Hello. I am about ready to purchase my first widescreen HDTV since buying an analog 61" rear projection CRT several years ago. I am in the market for a 30-32" screen size for my bedroom which will fit into an entertainment center. My budget is around $1000. I have narrowed down my choices to the following:
32" LCD: Online Pricing
1. Syntax Olevia LT32HVE $1060
2. Soyo DYLT032A Dymond Series $930
30" CRT: Retail Pricing
1. LG 30FZ4D w/built in HDTV tuner $899
2. Samsung TXR3079WH w/built in HDTV tuner $999
3. Philips 30PW9100D w/built in HDTV tuner $799
I need some advice as to the following:
1. I will mostly watch broadcast HDTV and DVD movies. Which type of tv yields better pictures for this purpose?
2. Since the CRT's have built-in tuners and HDMI inputs, would this be the better bang for the buck?
3. On the LCD displays, they have DVI/HDCP. Do they make DVD upconverting players that output to this type of connection using an adapater? (I found hdmi type dvd upconverting players online and want to utilize digital vs component as much as possible.....Can I use a cable to convert from hdmi to dvi/hdcp?)
I am down to these 5 in terms of cost/features/size. The 2 LCD's have exact same specs in terms of contrast ratio, brightness, etc. Syntax has dual tuners though.
CRT's are pretty similar also but I've read about geometry issues on the net regarding the Samsung model. Picture quality problem was reported on the LG.
I don't know if I would get the best picture from CRT or from LCD? The 2 LCD's are around $1000 with no built in tuners but for less money, I can get the hdtv tuners on the CRT's.
I would appreciate any advice and opinions/suggestions from this wonderful forum. I posted here several years ago and am so glad that it is still thriving and strong!
Thanks in advance and regards
32" LCD: Online Pricing
1. Syntax Olevia LT32HVE $1060
2. Soyo DYLT032A Dymond Series $930
30" CRT: Retail Pricing
1. LG 30FZ4D w/built in HDTV tuner $899
2. Samsung TXR3079WH w/built in HDTV tuner $999
3. Philips 30PW9100D w/built in HDTV tuner $799
I need some advice as to the following:
1. I will mostly watch broadcast HDTV and DVD movies. Which type of tv yields better pictures for this purpose?
2. Since the CRT's have built-in tuners and HDMI inputs, would this be the better bang for the buck?
3. On the LCD displays, they have DVI/HDCP. Do they make DVD upconverting players that output to this type of connection using an adapater? (I found hdmi type dvd upconverting players online and want to utilize digital vs component as much as possible.....Can I use a cable to convert from hdmi to dvi/hdcp?)
I am down to these 5 in terms of cost/features/size. The 2 LCD's have exact same specs in terms of contrast ratio, brightness, etc. Syntax has dual tuners though.
CRT's are pretty similar also but I've read about geometry issues on the net regarding the Samsung model. Picture quality problem was reported on the LG.
I don't know if I would get the best picture from CRT or from LCD? The 2 LCD's are around $1000 with no built in tuners but for less money, I can get the hdtv tuners on the CRT's.
I would appreciate any advice and opinions/suggestions from this wonderful forum. I posted here several years ago and am so glad that it is still thriving and strong!
Thanks in advance and regards