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Make sure that the HDTV-Ready you buy can atleast
1280x720@50Hz progressivt (720p 50Hz)
1280x720@60Hz progressivt (720p 60Hz) solution, DVI/HDMI and with HDCP.

Then if you want to buy a HDTV which will support Playstation 3, which is called for Full-HD must support this details down here

1280x720@50Hz progressivt (720p 50Hz)
1280x720@60Hz progressivt (720p 60Hz)
1920x1080@50Hz interlaced (1080i 50Hz)
1920x1080@60Hz interlaced (1080i 60Hz)]]>Nov 12th 2005 2:39PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
http://interviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/1190/Xbox-360-Interview-Todd-Holmdahl/p1/

Microsoft "...will provide an HDMI for our customers when it makes sense." Not massively different from what you said, but better than nothing.]]>Nov 12th 2005 2:49PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 12th 2005 2:51PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 12th 2005 3:43PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 13th 2005 1:29AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
what about burn ins on plasma screens???? Is there a workaround for not getting ghost images on your plasma?]]>Nov 13th 2005 8:30PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 12th 2005 3:38PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 12th 2005 4:02PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
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You can play on a 100" display!!!
My Panasonic is already waiting :-)
http://www.projectorcentral.com/panasonic_ae900.htm
http://www.projectorcentral.com/ae900_pe7700.htm

Jluka]]>Nov 13th 2005 3:25AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 13th 2005 4:30AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
Is that not good? Most 40'' upwards LCD are in this resolution in Europe.

thanks!]]>Nov 13th 2005 9:04AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 13th 2005 7:46AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 13th 2005 9:30AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 13th 2005 10:27AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 13th 2005 10:05AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
Also, you mentioned if it is possiable to hook up HD equipement to a Apple monitor. Sure, your direcTV box is probally HDMI so you will need to get a HDMI to DVI cable/adaptor to make it work. Same thing for your upconvision DVD player.

Thanks for the question!]]>Nov 13th 2005 10:45AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
If you are a person that is planning on buying this TV as an investment and want a future-proof set, this is not the right one for you.

You may want to check out a few reviews of the SXRD.

http://www.hdbeat.com/2005/11/09/home-theater-reviewed-sony-60-sxrd/
http://www.hdbeat.com/2005/10/26/hd-beat-reader-review-sony-sxrd/
http://www.hdbeat.com/2005/10/15/hd-beat-review-sony-kds-r50xbr1/

Thanks for the question!]]>Nov 13th 2005 10:51AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
But if you want the best that Sony makes at the biggest possiable size, buy the 006; if you can find it. Sony discontinued the Qualia brand a few months ago. Engadget covered it but the link to the story is running into server problems so this link may not work.

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000740059899/

They are still around 'cause Sony sure does not want to drop the profit margin on the big guy. Beautiful TV though.

Thanks for the question!]]>Nov 13th 2005 11:02AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 13th 2005 11:08AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
Yes, burn-in is rare, but only if the TV is used as a TV. The plasma has a HIGH potential of suffering from burn-in though if it is used as a computer monitor due to the Start Bar/Dock. If the set is only going to be used as a computer monitor for games and picture view, stuff like that, buy a plasma. But if you plan on making this your primary display for your computer, buy a LCD. Sure the LCDs are not the best color or black level, but there is no burn-in.

Here is a few sets to get you started
Plasma:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Hitachi-42-Plasma-HDTV-42HDF52-/sem/rpsm/oid/126025/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Hitachi-42-Plasma-HDTV-42HDS52-/sem/rpsm/oid/126026/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

LCD
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6998378&type=product&id=1110265591243

Thanks for the question!]]>Nov 13th 2005 11:15AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/37" LCD- 1920x1080 for $1600, 'nuff said.
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***Waiting***

Ok, plasmas burn-in is rare if you use it as a TV. There are a few manufactors that include burn-out devices like Samsung and Hitachi. I am sure there is more.

They produce a white screen that takes the image and flushes it out. It takes a few minutes but it will wipe the plasma from any burn-in. If your TV does not have one of these devices built in then most large brick and mortar stores have techs that can do it for your but for a cost.

Thanks for the question!]]>Nov 13th 2005 11:20AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 13th 2005 1:00PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
if you have your heart set on getting full use out of your PS3 and future HD-Disc formats you should probably wait a few more months.]]>Nov 13th 2005 5:00PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
Disclaimer: I'm waiting for my HP 65" display to be delivered...chose it over the Sony SXRD specifically because it's better suited for gaming/HTPC use given the 1080p inputs.]]>Nov 13th 2005 5:46PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926HDS0010067662&catid=23244]]>Nov 13th 2005 10:39PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 13th 2005 10:49PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 14th 2005 12:07AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/1) Unless you're hooking up to a PC, you're not going to find ANY 1080p content ANYWHERE.
2) Your TV is 1366 x 768 and cannot play a 1080p signal natively (it would need to be 1920x1080 to display 1080p)
3) X360 can't do 1080p anyway

But an X360 will probably look HOT on that 55-inch screen.

As for your CinemaDisplay... The reason your upconverting DVD player won't work with it is most likely HDCP - good old copy protection. To display a HDCP-protected signal the monitor has to support it (a DVI connection with HDCP). I have no idea whether the Apple monitors support HDCP (probably not, since they're marketed as computer monitors and not TVs), but if it does, you might simply need a new cable.

Your best bet for playing stellar-looking DVDs on that monitor is to do it through software with your Mac (I'm assuming you have a Mac if you have an Apple display) or PC. Maybe HDBeat can throw together a little piece on FFDSHOW or other software that will upconvert a signal on a computer. Try wading through some of the technical stuff at www.avsforums.com and you'll find more than you would ever need to know. Hope this helps!]]>Nov 14th 2005 12:33PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 14th 2005 12:36PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
There is nothing like gaming at 8 feet plus. It's not that hard to make different rooms work. You can control light with some different options as well.]]>Nov 14th 2005 2:20PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
http://www.proview.com/Product/Product_Page.aspx?sn=05090023&pi=121

I've been pleased with the HD cable quality and the regular TV picture overall. I'm not saying this is a top of the line lcd, but you definitely get your money's worth...and I purchased it for the most part for 360.

I also recently saw a Hyundai 32" sale for 800. Could be worth your while.]]>Nov 17th 2005 5:37PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/HERE.]]>Nov 21st 2005 6:51PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 21st 2005 8:31PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/Nov 24th 2005 1:21PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=1041901&p_id=2398&seq=1&format=2&style=]]>Nov 25th 2005 10:03PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
The 50/60 Sony SXRD's seem to have better detail in the shadow areas (halo 2 is my test material) than the DLP's out there, IMO. I sell both at my store, so I've tested the Mits DLP and the Sony SXRD... that's my opinion.

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I have a spare computer montior and im ready to play HDTV games via that CRT. Im told that some displays wont take the 720P resolution but hell, if i get 480p i'll be happier then the component (Yellow/red/white) for the x-box 360. I'm very dissapointed this system did not ship with a DVI port. Missing HDMI was dumb as well. I hope they correct those IMHO stupid issues.]]>Nov 27th 2005 12:47AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
Not to stray too far OT, but I'm also using an Onkyo 6.1 receiver over optical. Dolby Digital sounds incredible - if I sit exactly in the middle of the room while playing Madden '06, it's like I'm in the stadium... :)

This is a great article, and as long as you get the right features at the right price point, you will be very happy. My brother and my brother-in-law both have the 42" Samsung DLP (HLR4266W), and I can't wait to see it on one of those!

Good luck and happy gaming. :)


TM]]>Nov 25th 2005 11:54PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/http://www.engadgethd.com/2005/11/12/hdtv-buying-guide-xbox-360-edition/
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000BCEJW2/qid=1132986420/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl63/102-2835405-1682553?v=glance&s=videogames&n=507846

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