Horns of a dilemma...

[Norm L.]

Hi All:
All this business of 4:3 and 16:9 is driving me nuts!

Our old 68cm TV is getting a bit long in the tooth (just like me). It
isn't as clear as it should be and doesn't sound as well as it used to. I
think it's time to replace it.Trouble is, there is so many choices out
there....

Off the top, I'm retired so I can't pay an "arm and a leg" for a TV. My
budget says "under a $1000". Five hundred is even better!

Secondly, I can't see things as clearly as I once did - and it bothers
me, but that's life. I'm thinking that maybe I should go to a bigger screen.
Like the 76cm or 80cm....

The 76cm TV seem to be the 16:9 formats and the 80cm are in the 4:3
format. Fair enough, but which format is better for someone that's not
seeing too clearly?

In my price range and in the 4:3 format, I see a AWA 80cm for $578,
Hisense 80cm for $599, a Telefunken 80cm for $699, Haier 80cm for $765
(curved screen), and a Haier 80cm for $989 (flat screen).

And in the 16:9 format, I see a Sanyo 76cm for $894, and a Palsonic 76cm
for $899.

Would someone like to comment on these models, what to stay away from,
what's good value, etc...

Thoughts and opinions appreciated,
Norm

[Mike]

Norm L. wrote:
> Off the top, I'm retired so I can't pay an "arm and a leg" for a TV. My
> budget says "under a $1000". Five hundred is even better!

No point going widescreen unless you watch a lot of DVDs, or get a
digital STB.
For $800 you can get a Teac 76cm with STB "by redemption".

> Secondly, I can't see things as clearly as I once did - and it bothers
> me, but that's life. I'm thinking that maybe I should go to a bigger screen.

Or just arrange the lounge so you are sitting closer, and wear glasses
if needed. That has much more effect than going from 68->80 cm screen.
Then just buy a new 68cm, and spend the change on whatever.

Flatscreen is good if people will be watching from odd angles, or you
have a problem with reflections. Otherwise its just extra money.

BTW, this "dilemma" has no horns. relax.
Which looks sexier in your lounge?

[Louis Solomon [SteelBytes]]

depends if you mostly watch 4:3 or 16:9 content.

simply pick the one that matches you most watched (or prefered). eg if you
are a big fan of watching reruns of 60s sitcoms, then a 4:3 would suit, but
if you watch modern drama on TV, then 16:9

I personally am a strong believer in 16:9 and that is the direction that the
industry is clearly going - not just DTV but also other things such as DVD

Louis Solomon
www.SteelBytes.com

"Norm L." <No address> wrote in message news:419bfe7c@dnews.tpgi.com.au...
> Hi All:
> All this business of 4:3 and 16:9 is driving me nuts!
>
> Our old 68cm TV is getting a bit long in the tooth (just like me). It
> isn't as clear as it should be and doesn't sound as well as it used to. I
> think it's time to replace it.Trouble is, there is so many choices out
> there....
>
> Off the top, I'm retired so I can't pay an "arm and a leg" for a TV. My
> budget says "under a $1000". Five hundred is even better!
>
> Secondly, I can't see things as clearly as I once did - and it bothers
> me, but that's life. I'm thinking that maybe I should go to a bigger
> screen.
> Like the 76cm or 80cm....
>
> The 76cm TV seem to be the 16:9 formats and the 80cm are in the 4:3
> format. Fair enough, but which format is better for someone that's not
> seeing too clearly?
>
> In my price range and in the 4:3 format, I see a AWA 80cm for $578,
> Hisense 80cm for $599, a Telefunken 80cm for $699, Haier 80cm for $765
> (curved screen), and a Haier 80cm for $989 (flat screen).
>
> And in the 16:9 format, I see a Sanyo 76cm for $894, and a Palsonic
> 76cm
> for $899.
>
> Would someone like to comment on these models, what to stay away from,
> what's good value, etc...
>
> Thoughts and opinions appreciated,
> Norm
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