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So far every LCD or Plasma I'v looked at does a horrible job of standard/low definition. Sure in a couple of years that's going to change but I just realized how much viewing that is done in my house is in standard def now. How do you cope with this?
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I ended up with the Pana 50" for my "best of both worlds" selection, I did find that the Pioneer sets did better HD (for a price!) but as far as SD I found that that the Panasonics did quite well...
and you're right: there is still a bunch of SD stuff out there to be viewed.
Generally I use the "zoom" option and live with the cropped picture (most of the time).
Happy Viewing!
DeeCee
When we were shopping for a new 32" bedroom set, I also found the Sony Bravia did standard def best (in the showroom, for whats that worth).
Ended up getting a 42" panny for the same price, it's standard def performance seems more dependant on the quality of the signal/source. Of course SD material has to be stretched on the plasma to prevent burn-in.
My older Pioneer 65” rear CRT does "stretch-o-vision" much better, don't know how the newer Pioneer plasmas fair.
I found that 20"-26" LCD TV's by Sharp, Philips were the least objectionable for low rez (analog) cable. HD and DVDs are outstanding. Larger screens make evident any shortcomings, (especially their own), although hi-def will finally allow these to shine.I used vintage Star Trek episode cable broadcasts as a reference for three dimentionality, color correctness, sharpness, etc. A good set will NOT seem fuzzy, and Spock's color has a slight pallor (absence of hemoglobin?).
Noticed picture quality issues for the same model on lower priceded offerings. It took five 26" Sharps before I was satisfied with one that got it all together -- tuner quality, picture sharpness and color balance, image speed, built in DVD good. Returned LCD TVs from Vizio, Olevia, Philips (kept one), Sharp (kept one). Notice the ascending price point? All sets used some adjustment.
The 32" Sony Bravia is the largest screen LCD that is comparitively excellent store to store -- likely worth the price and worth trying out? Sonys seem set up right from the factory.
(The 50" Philips plasma at Walmart has something special about it, for the price.)
If it doesn't look good it is likely a compromised: source, design, internal components, cabling.
Happy shopping!
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