Help Me (Widescreen TV) - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

12-05-2002, 01:34 AM

My father wants to buy this model of Sony's brand of WEGA TVs:

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...EAAADxAVa61eQC

It's a 36 incher priced at $2000, however he knows a salesman at his workplace and he's going to get it for him for $1500.

I'm a big fan of widescreen movies and I want to convince my dad that it isn't worth buying a 4 x 3 TV for that price. What other TV models, priced at a similar range (around $1500) and having 16 x 9 screens, can I suggest to him? I hope he doesn't get this TV and gets a widescreen instead.

***1138*** · 12-05-2002, 01:50 AM

Well, depending on how much 4x2 material you watch, that Tv could be great.

The picture on it is great and the speakers aren't an issue if you have it hooked up to a HT setup.

It's HD capable and has the 16x9 squish mode for anamorphic DVDs.

You can't really get any bigger sized direct view sets and any that are widescreen aren't any bigger picture wise in LBX format.

Pretty much the only way to go bigger is with a rear projection set.

So, again depending on how much 4x3 you watch, it can be a great compromise during this transition period.

12-05-2002, 04:02 AM

What does the 16x9 squish mode do?
I assume it's the same as Auto 16:9 Enhanced Mode?

I really don't watch TV that much anymore. I mostly use my TV now to watch DVDs. I guess this set could be great for watching sporting events, since it's going in the living room, but I'd really prefer a widescreen.

Raf · 12-05-2002, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JAG
What does the 16x9 squish mode do?

It renders anamorphic material at its full resolution. When a movie that's been "enhanced for widescreen TVs" is watched on a standard set some resolution is lost since some of the TV screen scan lines are used for the black bars. Not with the WEGA squish mode, I understand...

tomdkat · 12-05-2002, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JAG
What does the 16x9 squish mode do?
I assume it's the same as Auto 16:9 Enhanced Mode?

Basically... yep.

Peace....

Cap42086 · 12-05-2002, 09:09 PM

Toshiba has a 16X9 TV that's $1700, I think. It's 34" and HDTV upgradeable. Tom, I know you love Toshiba.

Am I thinking of the right thing here?

tomdkat · 12-05-2002, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cap42086
Toshiba has a 16X9 TV that's $1700, I think. It's 34" and HDTV upgradeable. Tom, I know you love Toshiba. Am I thinking of the right thing here?

Well, Toshiba's site seems to be down right now, so I can't find the set you're talking about....

I LOVE my Toshiba 57HX81 16:9 HDTV, but I'm IN LOVE with Pioneer Elite HDTVs.....

The 34" Toshiba HDTV @ $1700 doesn't really sound like a good deal when you can find deals like this:

Toshiba 42H81
Panasonic PT47WX42 47-Inch
Panasonic PT53WX42 53-Inch

Good luck!

Peace.....

Cap42086 · 12-06-2002, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tomdkat
[...] but I'm IN LOVE with Pioneer Elite HDTVs.....

But who isn't?

I 8 Piglet · 12-06-2002, 02:47 AM

When you compare wide screen material on the 34" 16:9 with the 36" 4:3 I think you find that there is little size diffrence in the actual picture. I know that when you compare the 34" with the 40" 4:3, the picture is actually larger on the 40". So I dont really see the point to the 34" unless you dont watch any 4:3 material at all. Im a big fan on the wega line, just thought I throw that in there

.

jtorrance · 12-06-2002, 09:22 PM

I bought the Panasonic 53 inch HDTV three weeks ago for $100 bucks more than the one in Tom's link, but my price included a four-year in-house warranty that normally runs an extra $300 and I got free delivery from Best Buy.

It was an expensive upgrade, but the welcome change was well worth it once I sat down and watched my first DVD in anamorphic widescreen. I'm still thrilled to see that behemoth sitting in my room every time I get home, and watching DVDs has never been the same...

12-05-2002, 01:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Well, depending on how much 4x2 material you watch, that Tv could be great. The picture on it is great and the speakers aren't an issue if you have it hooked up to a HT setup. It's HD capable and has the 16x9 squish mode for anamorphic DVDs. You can't really get any bigger sized direct view sets and any that are widescreen aren't any bigger picture wise in LBX format. Pretty much the only way to go bigger is with a rear projection set. So, again depending on how much 4x3 you watch, it can be a great compromise during this transition period. __________________ Administrator I got a rock and roll band. I got a rock and roll life. I got a rock and roll girlfriend. And another ex-wife.

12-06-2002, 02:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
I 8 Piglet Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: missing NYC hardcore :(	When you compare wide screen material on the 34" 16:9 with the 36" 4:3 I think you find that there is little size diffrence in the actual picture. I know that when you compare the 34" with the 40" 4:3, the picture is actually larger on the 40". So I dont really see the point to the 34" unless you dont watch any 4:3 material at all. Im a big fan on the wega line, just thought I throw that in there . __________________ "I have respect for Beer!" - John Nash "He was a wise man, who invented beer." - Plato My HT v2.1: with x1 screen shots New screen shots 2/4/04 \| My DVD Collection as of 12/15/04

12-06-2002, 09:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
jtorrance Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Refugee from the planet Alderaan.	I bought the Panasonic 53 inch HDTV three weeks ago for $100 bucks more than the one in Tom's link, but my price included a four-year in-house warranty that normally runs an extra $300 and I got free delivery from Best Buy. It was an expensive upgrade, but the welcome change was well worth it once I sat down and watched my first DVD in anamorphic widescreen. I'm still thrilled to see that behemoth sitting in my room every time I get home, and watching DVDs has never been the same... __________________ Do you want me to bring out the LeRoy Neiman paintings?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

12-05-2002, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
JAG	Help Me (Widescreen TV) My father wants to buy this model of Sony's brand of WEGA TVs: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...EAAADxAVa61eQC It's a 36 incher priced at $2000, however he knows a salesman at his workplace and he's going to get it for him for $1500. I'm a big fan of widescreen movies and I want to convince my dad that it isn't worth buying a 4 x 3 TV for that price. What other TV models, priced at a similar range (around $1500) and having 16 x 9 screens, can I suggest to him? I hope he doesn't get this TV and gets a widescreen instead.

12-05-2002, 04:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
JAG	What does the 16x9 squish mode do? I assume it's the same as Auto 16:9 Enhanced Mode? I really don't watch TV that much anymore. I mostly use my TV now to watch DVDs. I guess this set could be great for watching sporting events, since it's going in the living room, but I'd really prefer a widescreen.

12-05-2002, 09:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cap42086 Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Rhode Island	Toshiba has a 16X9 TV that's $1700, I think. It's 34" and HDTV upgradeable. Tom, I know you love Toshiba. Am I thinking of the right thing here?