Re: Dang it ! this is just one more issue I have to worry about. - DigitalAllTheWay - Video Asylum

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In Reply to: Dang it ! this is just one more issue I have to worry about. posted by oscar on July 1, 2003 at 19:18:28:

TVs vary greatly in the number of input options offered. Projectors tend to offer fewer choices most-likely because they have smaller profiles. I went with a projector because I really dislike the concept of a large and bulky set. I like something light and easy to relocate (at least from a weight and size perspective.
My opinion is that you don't need that many input options on a TV or projector. If you like a TV, look for front inputs (for those quick-connect moments--you'll have them and then appreciate my advice). Why don't you need many inputs? It is a question of quality. I want quality. I want an all-digital stream from source to projector. DA and AD conversions can reduce the overall quality of an image as it moves through your systems. You don't need many inputs on your projector or TV because they should really be on your video processor. You only need one DVI cable from your video processor to your TV or projector.
Sadly, it will probably be next year before the first video processors are released with multiple DVI inputs - and don't think two will cover you if you're a fanatic like me. I need one for satellite (Sony has a sweet DTV receiver with DVI out), one for your DVD player (now under $200 - and who needs all the extras in your DVD player, you only need the bit stream), and don't forget to plan for your TIVO-type device--hopefully soon to be released with DVI in and out.
Good Luck!

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Topic - When can we expect to see boatloads of DVI-capable DVD players ? - oscar 07:22:56 07/01/03 (9)

Re: When can we expect to see boatloads of DVI-capable DVD players ? - williak 08:05:10 07/01/03 (8)

Re: When can we expect to see boatloads of DVI-capable DVD players ? - AbeCollins 09:26:55 07/01/03 (7)

Thats been one of the issues over at the AVS forum - jk@home 11:36:43 07/01/03 (5)

Dang it ! this is just one more issue I have to worry about. - oscar 19:18:28 07/01/03 (4)

Re: Dang it ! this is just one more issue I have to worry about. - DigitalAllTheWay 21:59:48 09/22/03 (0)

What I understand is that there are different flavors - jk@home 02:46:34 07/02/03 (2)

Re: What I understand is that there are different flavors - williak 07:17:15 07/02/03 (1)

oh well, at least it was cheap - jk@home 09:35:06 07/02/03 (0)

Re: When can we expect to see boatloads of DVI-capable DVD players ? - williak 11:35:38 07/01/03 (0)

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Re: Dang it ! this is just one more issue I have to worry about. - DigitalAllTheWay 21:59:48 09/22/03 (0)

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