please help, crap HD quality on my new TV

This is not the case with mine. There are plenty of high res CRT based computer monitors, so the technology is well tested and applying it to television standards is a fairly simple process. You will always get some bad eggs though.

Also to the "you need to pay $1000 for a decent quality image" comments, this isn't an absolute. You can get good quality older tech CRT HDTVs with an excellent image, but you should ask to see the screen through component before you make your purchase. Always try before you buy on big budget items, that is the advice.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7600955&type=product&id=1130981752759 << that is the one I bought for ~$400 inc tax on clearance. It is absolutely fantastic on High Def signals and standard signals alike.

 

I called Besy Buy today and the guy told me they have a crap ton of discontenued TVs and that they can set me up with a really nice one in my range so Im going to go see them in a couple hours to find out what all they have.

Will let you know how it comes out! Thanks again! :thumbsup:

 

My 24inch Dell LCD does 1080p, though technically its a few pixels larger then 1080p Looks great though.

 

Borman, how much did it cost you? I m very interested in a similar monitor.

 

I think at the time it was 600 or 650 usd with some discount things that were going on. Component isnt the greatest (colors are bleh, or at least they are on my revision), but HDMI (DVI technically) and VGA are just amazing.

 

Ok, just got back from best buy and I found a Insignia 27" CRT that does 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i.

It has componet, composit, HDMI, and a serial port (no idea what thats for)

Its a flat screen and it has a great picture. It was 415$ and they gave me a free 80$ gift card. I spent 50 of the card on a 4 year warrenty.

i have to go back and pick it up still, but I will let you know how it is with my 360 in a hour or so.

I made sure if I didnt like it I can get a full refund on the TV and my Warrenty so im covered in case of more scan line antics.

Thanks for all the help guys and I will let you know how it is. :thumbsup:

 

The serial port (DB9)is most probably used for either firmware update (not by a PC but using a custom kit) or for status checks (RS 232 protocol or similars should be out of the question therefore)

but if i m wrong about the serial port, let me know, i m curious

post your impressions!

 

Dunno how big you want but my 23" was 300$, looks like you found one though!

 

Hi. Just got through testing the new TV and im quite impressed.

It was a discontenued model with no box or manual so I got it for 415$ and a free 85$ gift card with it. I used 50 of the card for a 4 year warrenty on the TV. I then used 20 for a Wii Nunchuk and saved the rest.

The TV has NO visable scanlines on any res and I am super stoked about that. Overall its a bit dark but adjusting the brightness will fix that easily.

Wii looks good even though its only in composite right now.

Overall I would say its a great buy. It can do widescreen and all that important stuff and its quite cheap. I will post again after I have had some more time with it tommarow or something, but for now im very pleased.

Thanks for all the help and advice! :thumbsup:

 

Congrats Micjohvan.

There is a basic tuning guide here: http://www.cnet.com/4520-7874_1-5108543-1.html which might prove useful to adjust the picture - don't leave it on the default setting!

Don't forget to buy a surge protector with cable insolator. They are cheap and save you lightning storm nightmares.

 

lol its alrady on a 30 dollar surge protector lol. And my warrenty for the next 4 years covers storm damage and surges so im good.

I will take a look at that guide but may I ask why you say not to leave it on the default settings?

 

Because, as the guide says, default setting are made to look clearer and crisper on a brightly illuminated shop floor than competing models. If you only watch TV for 10 minutes at a time and your living room looks like a TV store, then you'll be fine

 

Wait...

There's a switch?

 

Yep there's a switch.

As for LCD monitors here's my cheap solution

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