First look at 1920x1080 Native Toshiba 57HLX82 LCOS TV

Apex · 12-18-2002, 02:41 PM

http://www.avguide.com/newsletter/2002.12/toshiba57.jsp

Man, I want one.

Leon · 12-19-2002, 01:52 AM

DROOL

ufcrusher · 12-19-2002, 04:50 PM

Well, we might have a winner. Of course, now I have to decide what I really want to get. Damn choices.

60" Grand Wega vs. Toshiba vs. projector (TBD)

dennpett · 01-01-2003, 11:26 PM

Apex what do you think of this lcos projector? Hitachi CP-SX5500W

Apex · 01-01-2003, 11:55 PM

The hitachi CP-SX5500 is actually a pretty nice unit. It does have some problems with the blacks looking purple/blue. It also seems to have some quality control issues, which hitachi did not want to address. They have a new, updated mode, the CP-SX5600, which is supposed to be an improvement.

The CP-SX5500 has a very high fill ratio, above 93% or so. The blacks aren't as good as the better DLP offerings, but they're better than most LCD projectors (though not all).

I believe that 1-1 pixel mapping is not possible through the DVI input, which is a big minus. Sadly, there seem to be a bunch of manufacturers who think this is unnecessary. Bleh on them.

Overall, it's a nice projector when it came out. There are probably better choices for the money these days though.

Johnnymac · 01-02-2003, 10:51 AM

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Originally posted by Apex
I believe that 1-1 pixel mapping is not possible through the DVI input, which is a big minus. Sadly, there seem to be a bunch of manufacturers who think this is unnecessary. Bleh on them.

Apex, speaking of pixel mapping, do you know if it is possilbe on the HS-10? I have seen conflicting info.

And while I'm on the topic, any word on the HS-10?

Apex · 01-02-2003, 02:03 PM

Per pixel mapping is possible on the HS-10, I believe. AVS Forums has some info on how to do it. The best price right now from a good reseller is from CDW, strangely enough. It's actually better than I can get, especially if your company buys stuff from CDW. It's listed at $2309.45 right on their website, but you can get it lower if your company has an account with them. Pretty amazing price.

Johnnymac · 01-02-2003, 02:06 PM

Cool thanks for the info. We have an account with them but I can't order something for personal use and then pay them back

Apex · 01-02-2003, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cracker
Cool thanks for the info. We have an account with them but I can't order something for personal use and then pay them back

Tell CDW about your account, and ask them if they'll give you the same discount. If they say no, then ask them what kind of discount they will give you instead. Do it in a confident manner, as if complying with your request would be nothing short of reasonable. It's never failed me.

kimchicowboy · 01-02-2003, 10:16 PM

apex, scrimp out on the new car for the wife and get this. just get her like some regular nissan sentra. hahaha.

Apex · 01-02-2003, 10:59 PM

Hehe, that would be one way to go. But that'll probably be the end of all of my toys.

revil · 01-04-2003, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Apex
Hehe, that would be one way to go. But that'll probably be the end of all of my toys.

Rice out an old pinto and tell her it's top of the line.

12-18-2002, 02:41 PM	#1
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	First look at 1920x1080 Native Toshiba 57HLX82 LCOS TV http://www.avguide.com/newsletter/2002.12/toshiba57.jsp Man, I want one.

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01-01-2003, 11:26 PM	#4
dennpett Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 55	Apex what do you think of this lcos projector? Hitachi CP-SX5500W Last edited by dennpett : 01-02-2003 at 03:06 PM.

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12-19-2002, 01:52 AM	#2
Leon Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,219	DROOL

01-01-2003, 11:55 PM	#5
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	The hitachi CP-SX5500 is actually a pretty nice unit. It does have some problems with the blacks looking purple/blue. It also seems to have some quality control issues, which hitachi did not want to address. They have a new, updated mode, the CP-SX5600, which is supposed to be an improvement. The CP-SX5500 has a very high fill ratio, above 93% or so. The blacks aren't as good as the better DLP offerings, but they're better than most LCD projectors (though not all). I believe that 1-1 pixel mapping is not possible through the DVI input, which is a big minus. Sadly, there seem to be a bunch of manufacturers who think this is unnecessary. Bleh on them. Overall, it's a nice projector when it came out. There are probably better choices for the money these days though.

01-02-2003, 02:03 PM	#7
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Per pixel mapping is possible on the HS-10, I believe. AVS Forums has some info on how to do it. The best price right now from a good reseller is from CDW, strangely enough. It's actually better than I can get, especially if your company buys stuff from CDW. It's listed at $2309.45 right on their website, but you can get it lower if your company has an account with them. Pretty amazing price.

01-02-2003, 02:06 PM	#8
Johnnymac Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: VA Posts: 749	Cool thanks for the info. We have an account with them but I can't order something for personal use and then pay them back

01-02-2003, 10:59 PM	#11
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Hehe, that would be one way to go. But that'll probably be the end of all of my toys.

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