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• Re: Home theater suggestions? GCM 09:07:03 02/07/01 (0)
  In Reply to: Home theater suggestions? posted by Murf on February 05, 2001 at 17:28:22:

  I doubt you can get a widescreen TV or a projector for $2000. For DVD's bigger is better as most have a widescreen aspect ratio. For that money, your best bet is probably an analog rear projection set. I certainly wouldn't buy a projector I didn't have a chance to audition first. I'd also want to get a TV from a local supplier in case it needed service or had to be returned.
  
  

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• Re: Home theater suggestions? jay 10:11:09 02/06/01 (0)
  In Reply to: Home theater suggestions? posted by Murf on February 05, 2001 at 17:28:22:

  I'd go with the 36" Sony XBR. The picture is brilliant and it iwll support progressive scan or other HDTV inputs. I think the avg price is about $2200.
  
  

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• At that price level, avoid used projectors John C. - Aussie 18:43:42 02/05/01 (0)
  In Reply to: Home theater suggestions? posted by Murf on February 05, 2001 at 17:28:22:

  Even new, some projectors do not give a satisfying picture. Used ones could cost heaps more than a new one to bring up to scratch.

  Also, bear in mind that projectors need darkened rooms. By all means audition rear projectors as some have brilliant pictures, but forget about large screen front projectors unless you have a budget 10X the one you quoted.

  Also, to get the most out of your DVD player, make sure the unit you buy has component input, even if your present player does not have it. As for progressive scan, ask someone else as I'm not educated enough about that to advise.

  John
  
  

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