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  1. Mike Boeckeler

    No DVI - am I in trouble?

    Thanks for your replies. Like I said, I knew all about DVI's when I bought it last fall, but the Panny had such a great price that I just couldnt pass it up. But like everything else - computers especially - you have to make a choice whether to buy something today or wait a few months for...
  2. Mike Boeckeler

    No DVI - am I in trouble?

    Hi, Last fall I bought a Panny 47wx42 - I love it. Awesome picture, great price etc. I really cant complain about this set. However, I did buy this with the full knowledge that it didnt have a DVI input. I always kind of assumed that somebody would come out with an aftermarket converter or...
  3. Mike Boeckeler

    Looking for a HD-ready T.V. between $1500-$2000 any suggestions?

    Matt, Last week I bought a Panasonic 47wx42 for around $1500 delivered from Best Buy. From my experience so far, it does not lock into full mode with progressive sources. This seems to be a common misconception because last years model, the 47wx49 did lock into full with progressive sources...
  4. Mike Boeckeler

    480p, 720p, 720I, 1080I.

    Out of curiosity, do the Toshiba RPTV's like the 42hdx82, 50hdx82, 42h82 and 50h82 properly display 720p, or are they converting it to something else? And what about some of the other RPTV's from different manufacturers? Thanks, Mike
  5. Mike Boeckeler

    Panny 47wx42 - is this normal???

    Thanks for all of your help. Although Best Buy is good about returns, returning something so big is a major hassle - you cant just throw it in the back of your car and drive to the nearest Best Buy. So I am very happy and relieved to hear that it is normal because it saves me a major...
  6. Mike Boeckeler

    Panny 47wx42 - is this normal???

    Hi, Last Friday my Panasonic 47wx42 arrived. The delivery guy was nice and helped me set it up, and after we got it hooked up we both noticed 2 upside down triangular rainbow colored shapes on the screen. They are visible whether or not there is a light on in the room, and only when I...
  7. Mike Boeckeler

    Is it better to buy online?

    I just bought a Panasonic 47wx42 from Best Buy...ONLINE. Had I hopped into my car and driven to Best Buy, pulled out my wallet and purchased this RPTV, I would have been charged over $150 for shipping. By ordering online, I get free shipping, and didnt have to waste several hours driving...
  8. Mike Boeckeler

    Panasonic 47WX42 VS Samsung 4715W Vs Toshiba 42H82

    I also forgot to ask something: For regular NTSC signals, do all of these sets have a line doubler? So does regular over the air cable come in at 480P like it did with my Samsung 3096? thanks Mike
  9. Mike Boeckeler

    Panasonic 47WX42 VS Samsung 4715W Vs Toshiba 42H82

    Rob, How important is a screen protector? I dont have kids, but I do have a cat although I doubt the cat would ever do anything ot the screen. Is the screen protector good primarily to prevent scratches, or also to prevent dust from getting inside the screen? Can a screen w/o a...
  10. Mike Boeckeler

    Panasonic 47WX42 VS Samsung 4715W Vs Toshiba 42H82

    Sorry for another newbie type post;) I returned my Samsung 3096 today - and went to Circuit City to buy the Panasonic 47WX42. I talked the guy down 10%, got my free DVD player, decided to get the 36 month extended warranty, paid for it, and discovered that it wouldnt fit in my friends van. So...
  11. Mike Boeckeler

    Panasonic 47WX42/52 question

    NatL, So this Toshiba upconverts everything to 720p? Have you seen this in action with both non HDTV over the air, and progressive DVD's? The DVI upgrade is going to be free, correct? What is the best price you have seen this offered for, $1799? Mike
  12. Mike Boeckeler

    Panasonic 47WX42/52 question

    Thanks for the replies. I have a cat, but she wont do anything to the screen. The only other issue is the lack of DVI - how big of a potential problem is this? I just cant imagine cable companies and Direct TV etc abandoning all of the pre-DVI equiped HDTVs out there..... Mike
  13. Mike Boeckeler

    Panasonic 47WX42/52 question

    Hi Last week I bought the 30" 16:9 Samsung, and although I really like it, I think that I am going to go all the way and spend four or five hundred dollars more and buy a RPTV. For $1599 I can buy the 47" Panasonic 47WX42. When I was buying my Samsung last week I looked closely at this...
  14. Mike Boeckeler

    Want to buy HDTV - Samsung, Sony, Panasonic??

    I wanted to thank everyone for their responses. Yesterday afternoon I went out to Best Buy and was all set to buy the Samsung 3296, but after seeing the 30" widescreen, and playing around with it, I bought it. After manhandling it into my apartment I had some buyers remorse - I sat here...
  15. Mike Boeckeler

    Want to buy HDTV - Samsung, Sony, Panasonic??

    Hi I am thinking about buying a new TV. I would like to spend at most $1500, and less if possible. I live in an apartment and sit about 9 - 10 feet from the TV. I watch cable TV and DVD's. I mostly want this new TV to make watching DVD's better - I want to be able to use a progressive...
  16. Mike Boeckeler

    Question for Yamaha RXV1200 or 1300 owners

    Hi Does anyone know how to change the main left and right speaker levels? Pressing the "level" button on the remote cycles through the center channel, surround rear, surround left and the subwoofer, but not the main speakers. I know that in the "Set" menu there is a way to decrease...
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