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Interesting comments on the new flat, thin TVs

Nov 23, 2003 8:55AM PST
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters) - They are flat, thin, light and the envy of the neighbors. Why then do TV buffs still prefer bulky tube televisions over those fancy flat models?

The main reason is that the picture quality of an old-fashioned cathode ray tube (CRT) television is still unbeatable.

At prices between $2,000 and $5,000, a large liquid crystal display (LCD) TV that can be hung on a wall has come within the reach of the masses this Thanksgiving and Christmas, but consumers should brace for a dimmer and fuzzier picture.

A test by Dutch consumer interest group Consumentenbond last month found LCD televisions' performance mediocre compared with much cheaper tube televisions


http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=THL415O4IA1VMCRBAE0CFEY?type=reutersEdge&storyID=3877888

Angeline
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Re:Interesting comments on the new flat, thin TVs
Nov 23, 2003 9:41AM PST

AIR, Angeline, the same issue arose with the first projection TV's back about 15 years ago. That was solved, and I'm sure this will be, too.

Now, on to the good stuff: I see both our teams won real ugly today, although at least the Titans scored some points. 8^)

What's the deal with McNair? The game was on here, so I saw him get hurt. What is it, and what's his status for, say, Dec 7th?

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Re:Re:Interesting comments on the new flat, thin TVs
Nov 23, 2003 9:56AM PST

Hi, Paul,

First things first-- it was quite a football day! As you said, ugly games, but the good teams win those.

It's too early for the locall news. so will have to wait on an update on McNair. All I heard was a straight calf muscle, and that he was on the sidelines with an ice bag and a boot on his leg. Will let you know as soon as I know-probably not until tomorrow.

Yep- it always takes a while to improve new technology. For that price, it would be worth the wait. Happy

December 7th? What in the world are you talking about? Happy

Angeline
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They're thin but this is thinner
Nov 23, 2003 11:26AM PST
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Re:They're thin but this is thinner
Nov 23, 2003 11:49AM PST

I can't find it right now online, but read a story about 6 months ago I think, where they had a room with a complete 3D virtual projection of jet engine desigs so they could walk all the way around them and study them. I don't believe it included interaction tho.

But I read more recently about a projected keyboard projection on a desktop that sensors detected where you put your fingers down on a virtual keyboard.

Hold on, we'll get part way to a holograph deck yet, even if it is still all light, no pseudo matter.

roger

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Since my main tv just started failing
Nov 23, 2003 12:46PM PST

and I'm a couch potato tv junkie, I'm just getting ready to start that hard decision making process on what next.

I had planned on waiting at least another year before possibly switching to HDTB. Now I have to decide about where to switch now (with possible different standards coming out next year, rumor), or buy a cheap large tv until everything is HDTV

roger

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This might help
Nov 23, 2003 9:52PM PST

Hi, Roger,

I haven't closely followed how much, if any, HDTV prices have fallen because the price was over my head.

I have my CR 2004 Buying Guide right here, and noticed there are HDTV-ready sets for which a digital tuner would be required, and HDTV sets that have it buikt in. CR thinks that, for most users, the HDTV-ready set is makes more sense than the HDTV intergrated ones. HDTV provides a sharper picture even without a digital tuner or digital cable or satellite.

When my cable company went digital, I could see a difference even on my plain 'ol analog sets. So, at this point in time, the prices for HDTV would have to fall within my pocket book. Happy

Angeline
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I realize that this is old news, but I just got back down to it
Nov 28, 2003 2:51AM PST

(First 3 days this week were 14 hour work days, and worked Thanksgiving day, so behind a bit.)

I think that there is sometimes a situation tho with the HDTV with the built in tuner. You may have to still use the local cable companies box and leave the built in tuner set to a specific channel or perhaps to aux input, just like using a vcr or dvd tuner with a tv.

I need to stop by my local cable office and talk to them before I do anything.

Actually I'm making do with the 19 inch from the bedroom moved into the living room right now. I've been trying to make huge payments on my mobile home loan principle lately, and am loath to stop, so may postpone much in purchases in next few months. Excepting Christmas for the nephews and neices, (chuckling) can't disappoint them can we?

But thanks for the information.

roger

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Re: Interesting comments on the new flat, thin TVs
Nov 24, 2003 6:19AM PST

Hi, Angeline.

Furthermore, where do you put the VCR and DVD with a wall-mounted TV?
-- Dave K.

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I reckon...
Nov 24, 2003 7:38AM PST

Hi, DaveK,

I reckon that somebody who can afford the price would have a custom made cabinet to house them, and all of the other home theater stuff. Surround speakers (hidden, of course), and very comfortable seating for family and friends.

I saw a story on TV that showed such a set up, for a cost of about $50,000 - but that might have included the furniture. Happy

Angeline
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(NT)With the stereo system? probably a media center cabinet to one side or underneath.
Nov 28, 2003 2:53AM PST

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