Jay_Worth
Grip
- Joined
- May 18, 2004
- Messages
- 18
Making a bit more sense, though much of it is still greek to me.
''Signal type: NTSC, decoded ATSC (480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i)''
That sounds dubious, no?
I'm curious as to what the converted 1080i looks like as opposed to the true 720p. I do have a couple of 720p games... I think I'll try setting the Xbox dash to 480p, and 720p, I'll give Freedom Fighters a try later and see what the dif is. If any. Then again, I don't even know what this TV will do with it. I guess I'll see what happens.
Frank-
''A 30" CRT seems too small unless you intend to sit right on top of it (but for games, maybe you do).''
True. I sit right by this thing. This 40 inch screen is too big for me anyway.
''Any CRT-based display will risk burn-in due stationary game items (health bars, etc.)''
I'm aware of the risks, and I'm actually pretty anal about periodic poweroffs, mode switches, etc. But I actually wasn't aware that CRT had burn-in...
Here's what one guy told me...
''CRT(picture tube) TVs:
negatives- bulky and heavy(my set weighs 230 lbs.). Biggest size is 40 inches.
positives- the longest lifespan, best contrast and brightness. THE MOST SUPERIOR PICTURE FOR
DVD, GAMES and HDTV. No motion blur or burn in. wide viewing angle. Most expensive sets are only $2,499.99.''
But that's just one guy's view. I've gotta get many different opinions, because I'm feeling over my head, here!
''- Be *very* leary of any direct-view CRT that claims to display (not just accept) 720p. As far as I know, only the expensive Anaconda can display.''
Definitely. That's why I came here, to find out what 'accept' meant.
I wish I could find a TV in my price range that can do 720p, truly. It's proving an impossible task!
''Signal type: NTSC, decoded ATSC (480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i)''
That sounds dubious, no?
I'm curious as to what the converted 1080i looks like as opposed to the true 720p. I do have a couple of 720p games... I think I'll try setting the Xbox dash to 480p, and 720p, I'll give Freedom Fighters a try later and see what the dif is. If any. Then again, I don't even know what this TV will do with it. I guess I'll see what happens.
Frank-
''A 30" CRT seems too small unless you intend to sit right on top of it (but for games, maybe you do).''
True. I sit right by this thing. This 40 inch screen is too big for me anyway.
''Any CRT-based display will risk burn-in due stationary game items (health bars, etc.)''
I'm aware of the risks, and I'm actually pretty anal about periodic poweroffs, mode switches, etc. But I actually wasn't aware that CRT had burn-in...
Here's what one guy told me...
''CRT(picture tube) TVs:
negatives- bulky and heavy(my set weighs 230 lbs.). Biggest size is 40 inches.
positives- the longest lifespan, best contrast and brightness. THE MOST SUPERIOR PICTURE FOR
DVD, GAMES and HDTV. No motion blur or burn in. wide viewing angle. Most expensive sets are only $2,499.99.''
But that's just one guy's view. I've gotta get many different opinions, because I'm feeling over my head, here!
''- Be *very* leary of any direct-view CRT that claims to display (not just accept) 720p. As far as I know, only the expensive Anaconda can display.''
Definitely. That's why I came here, to find out what 'accept' meant.
I wish I could find a TV in my price range that can do 720p, truly. It's proving an impossible task!