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Screen size/viewing distanct

Jan 26, 2005 12:50AM PST

I recently saw a list of recommendations for choosing the size screen relative to the viewing distance to the TV.

I misplaced the article, can anyone help?

Thanks,
Joe

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re
Jan 26, 2005 7:10AM PST

Every tv is different and is going to react diffently to your color settings. If your tv has facotry presets then try those.

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Screen size in inch vs distance in ft to prime viewing seat
Jan 26, 2005 10:54PM PST

Thanks for your timely response, but what I'm trying to determine is the "rule of thumb" for the recommended screen size relative to the seating distance from the tv screen (e.g. if the seats are 5 to 10 feet from the tv the recommended screen size should be x, if it's 8 to 12 feet is should be y.

Joe