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RobertSiegel · 06-14-2006, 12:25 AM

Considering that regular dvd is 720 x 480, with a 1024 x 576 display you would get a better picture when showing HD movies, but not an outstanding difference. I would suggest, if you can afford too, going to 1280x720, as in the wonderful new Sony HS60 projector, which can be had for about 2700.00 online. If you're spending the money, might as well get something where you would really see the HD picture and be prepared for the great pictures yet to come on high def broadcast and dvd. My Sony projector is 1366 x 768 and when watching high def movies from cable, the picture is beautiful, miles ahead and better than dvd (even though the full resolution of HD is 1920 x 1080).

How much can you afford? Be sure when choosing (if you do) a lower res (under 1280x720) projector that it is 16x9 and capable of high definition signals. To be prepared well for high def dvd, you should have an HDMI input on the projector, as the studios may lower the resolution of the high def signal through only analog inputs. This signal would then be very close to regular dvd. I would highly suggest the HDMI connection on your new projector.

06-14-2006, 12:25 AM	#2 of 7
RobertSiegel Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 01:51 AM Local Date: 12-03-2008 Posts: 785	Re: projectors and HD-DVD Considering that regular dvd is 720 x 480, with a 1024 x 576 display you would get a better picture when showing HD movies, but not an outstanding difference. I would suggest, if you can afford too, going to 1280x720, as in the wonderful new Sony HS60 projector, which can be had for about 2700.00 online. If you're spending the money, might as well get something where you would really see the HD picture and be prepared for the great pictures yet to come on high def broadcast and dvd. My Sony projector is 1366 x 768 and when watching high def movies from cable, the picture is beautiful, miles ahead and better than dvd (even though the full resolution of HD is 1920 x 1080). How much can you afford? Be sure when choosing (if you do) a lower res (under 1280x720) projector that it is 16x9 and capable of high definition signals. To be prepared well for high def dvd, you should have an HDMI input on the projector, as the studios may lower the resolution of the high def signal through only analog inputs. This signal would then be very close to regular dvd. I would highly suggest the HDMI connection on your new projector. Last edited by RobertSiegel : 06-14-2006 at 12:27 AM.