EDTV LCD and DVD playback

nomoney · 10-09-2003, 10:45 AM

Hey guys,

I have a ? My dad wants to buy this LCD TV:
a 20" 4:3 EDTV by panasonic
for thier motorhome and kitchen. They mostly view 4:3 content and sometimes watch DVD. My question is:
How do DVD's look on a TV that is natively 640x480p since they cant display all of the info? Any other input is appreciated.

nomoney · 10-09-2003, 10:57 AM

Or how about this:
Wow!

nomoney · 10-10-2003, 10:30 AM

The 1300 is retail. We dont pay that

but it will still be expensive. LCD TV's are expensive right now, thats just the way it is.

The problem with a "huge widescreen TV" is that it doesnt fit well on the kitchen counter.

And I just found out that the Sampo only does 480i through its component (no i dont mean composite) in. Thats ridiculous. To get the higher res you need to go through the 15 pin in from a PC so I think htat one is out too.

My main question is "how do widescreen DVD's look on a 480p 4:3 TV?"

Apex · 10-10-2003, 02:05 PM

The $724.53 for the Sharp LCD20B4US from today's deals is far better for the cash.

bachviet · 10-10-2003, 04:32 PM

After considering, I probably end up with a HDTV ready projection TV instead of plasma or LCD TV because of the price.

Apex · 10-11-2003, 05:42 PM

It all depends on your installation needs. If you need a small TV for under the counter in your kitchen, a RPTV will obviously not work. If you have a big living room, with a nook for a RPTV, you wouldn't want a LCD. There is no 1 right solution for every situation.

10-09-2003, 10:45 AM	#1
nomoney Lieutenant Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 493	EDTV LCD and DVD playback Hey guys, I have a ? My dad wants to buy this LCD TV: a 20" 4:3 EDTV by panasonic for thier motorhome and kitchen. They mostly view 4:3 content and sometimes watch DVD. My question is: How do DVD's look on a TV that is natively 640x480p since they cant display all of the info? Any other input is appreciated. Last edited by nomoney : 08-31-2004 at 06:09 PM.

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10-09-2003, 10:57 AM	#2
nomoney Lieutenant Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 493	Or how about this: Wow!

10-10-2003, 10:30 AM	#3
nomoney Lieutenant Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 493	The 1300 is retail. We dont pay that but it will still be expensive. LCD TV's are expensive right now, thats just the way it is. The problem with a "huge widescreen TV" is that it doesnt fit well on the kitchen counter. And I just found out that the Sampo only does 480i through its component (no i dont mean composite) in. Thats ridiculous. To get the higher res you need to go through the 15 pin in from a PC so I think htat one is out too. My main question is "how do widescreen DVD's look on a 480p 4:3 TV?"

10-10-2003, 02:05 PM	#4
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	The $724.53 for the Sharp LCD20B4US from today's deals is far better for the cash.

10-10-2003, 04:32 PM	#5
bachviet What's Da Pho*? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SoCal (714) Posts: 13,296	After considering, I probably end up with a HDTV ready projection TV instead of plasma or LCD TV because of the price.

10-11-2003, 05:42 PM	#6
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	It all depends on your installation needs. If you need a small TV for under the counter in your kitchen, a RPTV will obviously not work. If you have a big living room, with a nook for a RPTV, you wouldn't want a LCD. There is no 1 right solution for every situation.

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