Updated RPTV Choices (1 Viewer)

[Vern.S]

Since I've now actually seen a SD-533HD5. My choices are expanded to:

Toshiba 57H82
Toshiba 65H82
Pioneer SD-533HD5
Pioneer SD-643HD5

(Sorted by price - low to high)

How would you all rate these RPTVs for viewing analog stations on digital cable from a maximum of 8 feet?

If I can find a SD643HD5 at a local Costco - that would be my first choice, but is it really a good idea for viewing analog stations from 8 feet?

If the Pioneer really isn't much better than the Toshiba, that would save some $$$$.

Vern

 

[Michael TLV]

Greetings

About the same for analog signals. The pioneers will look slightly better with DVD material.

HD should also give Pioneer a slight edge for sharpness and detail, but this difference is usually only seen on test patterns.

Of course the pioneer is not without its own demons either.

Regards

 

[Vern.S]

What Pioneer demons should I be concerned with?

Any comments on 53"/57" screen vs 64"/65" screen viewing from 8' max?

Vern

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

If it's 8ft max eyes-to-screen, I'd go w/ the smaller set. Some people might go bigger, but not most I suspect.

FWIW, I use a 53" Panny at ~8ft eyes-to-screen, and that yields a 27-degree viewing angle (field of view), which is quite theater-like to me.

Check here for some ideas, if you haven't already:

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.c...alculator.html

_Man_

 

[Michael TLV]

Greetings

Red Push that is somewhat aggressive and cannot be fixed or adjusted.

Possible extreme noncentered HD section

More average grayscale tracking ....

Regards