Page 1 of Advice needed: which is better, regular widescreen tv or rear projection tv?

I`m in the process of spending a chunk of cash on a basic home theatre set-up and need some advice on chosing either a 32inch flat screen or a 42 inch rear projection. The rear projection is about €400 more, but I can afford it. So baiscally, is worth it to go for rear projection (besides of course that its 10 inches bigger!)? What are the pros & cons? Is the picture quality good, better compared to the TV? Can I use my X-box on it safely? Both models I`m looking at are Sony. But its hard to tell in the showroom one way or the other. Any advice appreciated.

Ooooooo Kkkkkkkkkk....

Where to start?
Standard CRT TV will give a better viewing angle, and possibly a bit better contrast n colour dependant on where you sit, but maximum you`re limited to is 36".

CRT will also allow comfortable, safe playback of your X Box.

Rear Pro (standard OR LCD) will give a better screen size of 42" but a reduced viewing angle, which under normal viewing circumstances will be fine and almost unnoticable.
However, if your XBox or any other source generates a static image for more than about an hour or two, it will physically burn the screen and is impossible to remove from a RP TV without changing the screen itself.

Third option, and dependant on your spending power is a DLP unit.
Currently retailing at £1499 for the LG 44" and £1999 for the Sagem 50" these are basically RP TV`s, but with much better viewing area and a far superior picture quality.
As you are actually viewing light (hence the only TV technology currently capable of actually displaying a digital picture, your eye is the final D to A converter!), it is impossible to screen burn it!

If they`re in your price range, nip into Comet and ask to see the Sagem with the HD PC running on it...if £2K is within the price bracket, you`ll buy it! (plus you get a 50" TV that can accept a PC input too)

Jimbo : oÞ

Unfortunately we dont have Comet in Dublin. Great info though. Much to consider. Many thanks, Jimbo!

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Comet in Dublin.
Then check for local Retailers selling the Sagem Axium 50, or someone I`m sure will post the Optoscene model number.

If you find one local, and have access to a laptop or portable DVD player, take it in and have a look.
The Sagem has a 9 pin analogue input for a monitor on the front under the flap, same place as the front camcorder inputs.

Dunno about VHF tuners though, `cause that`s what you guys use, innit?

Jimbo : oÞ

The ThemeScene (or optoscene as jimbo insists on calling it ;) ) can be found here.

All the best,

The 42%er.


It`s not easy being different. It`s not easy being cool....but somehow I manage....

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The ThemeScene (or optoscene as jimbo insists on calling it ) can be found here.

Oh shurrup...that`s what 3 jobs and 14 hours a day 7 days a week does to ya <grin> :D

Anyways..you still need to send me an addy for them DLP thingys

Jimbo : oÞ <yawn>