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Anyone know a good site to compare different features of TV's, something like what consumer reports would have for items (they probably do it for TV's too). Specifically, I am looking to compare how well different HDTV's display SD programming. My parents are looking for a tv and the concern about viewing non HD channels is an issue for them.
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Consumer reports does give a good comparison of HD Tv's as well as reporting which models work best in SD.
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Forgot to ask what type and size TV are they looking for?
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I'm trying to convince them to get at least a 50" and my dad is up for it but my mom thinks it will be too big and wants a 42" or less.
I'll check out those links. Thanks.
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FWIW, SD on HDTV can be real good if it is in 4x3. It should be no worse than a SD crt. Stretching the picture can make it worse.
How is the folks eyesight. The bigger screen is easier on the eyestrain.
A 50 inch EDTV should be pretty reasonable.
A 36 inch 300# 4 x 3 crt should be cheap!
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Their eyes are fine still. Dad wears contacts, but he has for as long as I can remember. I don't know if I have tried SD on 4x3 instead of stretched. If it is truly as good as what they have now, they'll have no complaints.
For those of you that already have HD, any guesses as to what % of shows are currently broadcast in HD?
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Jason, you didn't mention their budget, but the fact that a 50" would be considered is some indication. If they'll go that high the 42" and 50" Panasonic plasmas have shown very good DVD and SDTV performance in tests, besides HDTV.
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I don't like the stretch option on my 60" SXRD. I think that option looks terrible. I just let the TV project the SD in normal fashion and have a black stripe on both sides of the picture. Those stripes just don't bother me. Out of proportion people and figures drive me crazy.
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With that 60 and my 50 the 4 x 3 is larger than most 4 x 3 sd sets.
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