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Its not like I have not been researching

Oct 4, 2005 11:34PM PDT

But with My limited knowledge I am still a little confused. I think I will get one of these 3 CRT HDTV's
I would like to be sure either will work OK with Non HD channels, and I can at least input from the computer to show some Digital photos on the TV.

http://reviews.cnet.com/Toshiba_51HC85___projection_TV___51_/4507-6485_7-31494606.html?tag=coco

http://www.epinions.com/pr-KP_51WS520__Standard_Televisions/display_~full_specs

http://www.hitachi.us/tv/browse/projection/16-9digital/51F710A.shtml


Now on to a Dish question how many HD channels will I receive with the Top 120 and the HD pak?
I now have adelphia but I will only get 7 HD channels with them.(Networks and ESPN)

one more dish question ..I have a friend that tried dish and gave it back as his connection woud drop a lot ,is that a big problem normally or did he have another problem?

one more if a TV is PIP capable will that work with dish?

If anyone can find time to help its really appreciated.
Gene

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Its not like I have not been researching
Oct 5, 2005 3:08AM PDT

And now your brains are fried!!! Know the feeling!!
One thing I do is when looking TVs is first check out the CRT rear projrcton TVs a store (they are getting harder to find) and use them as my reference for the other ones.
What!!! YES it's true!! The reason is 10 years ago I was working part time for an AV company installing CRT front projectors in conference rooms and went to severial traning classes.

PIP should work with Dish.
Check out www.Dishnetwork.com to whats availible or just give them a call.
Have you had a chance to see any of them in a store???
Panasonic still makes CRT projecton also,,but when I was at the Sony site on Monday they don't list them any more.
So far all the CRT rear HD projecton TV look realy good. John

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Careful with toshibas
Oct 6, 2005 5:06PM PDT

toshiba crt rear projos have always had problems with their power supplies in the back of the tv's. they do provide a very crisp picture with a nice contrast..but i've heard way too many problems with the power bracket in the back thats always going out to recommend it.