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Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by Schmutz, Jan 12, 2008.

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  1. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    I knew that satellite companies don't always broadcast the best datarate for picture quality on their HD stuff. I just didn't know that they sometimes do that by shooting a smaller resolution for your reciever/box to upconvert.

    But I do not believe that your BluRay or HD-DVD disks do not contain full 1920x1080 source. They all should have been created from their original film, and perhaps reprocessed 'digitally remasterd' if the film is real old. I do not believe that the HD-DVDs or BluRay are sending anything less than 1920 wide to the player and then having the player upconvert.
    SNGX1275, Jan 17, 2008
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  2. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    If that was, then this is......

    The absolute resolution is source dependent. If we're talking film, then the resolution is determined by the scan. If we're talking digital, then the resolution is limited by the camera. I think it goes onto (and comes from) the DVD at full-res. The signal obviously has to be modified for 768 P or I TVs. This the TVs job? < I'm asking.
    captaincranky, Jan 17, 2008
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  3. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    DVD player puts it at what the tv can handle.
    SNGX1275, Jan 17, 2008
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  4. Schmutz Newcomer, in training

    Hi! I want to let you guys know my Samsung 245B has arrived and I'm extremely happy with it :approve:

    Video editing/3d work is much easier with all the space. Also, to my suprise all my games bar one (take a guess) run very well at 1920x1200 resolution & full settings with a single ATI HD2900PRO card

    These games include: CnC3/Gears of War/Bioshock/World in conflict/PES 2008/Oblivion/Unreal3/Guitar Hero 3, so anything released before this generation will most likely work fine, but anything a step up (like crysis) requires that you lower the image quality if you wish to use full resolution

    If you haven't considered getting a large monitor for gaming before, the difference in image quality and immersion is well worth it! :grinthumb
    Schmutz, Jan 31, 2008
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  5. raybay TechSpot Addict

    What did you have to pay, with shipping (approx). How long is the warranty? Does it have adjustable height and sideways views?
    raybay, Jan 31, 2008
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  6. Schmutz Newcomer, in training

    I payed £289.99 ($577) shipping was free

    Warrenty is 3 years which I believe is good, and it has adjustable height/rotation/angle
    Schmutz, Jan 31, 2008
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  7. raybay TechSpot Addict

    Thank you. I think that is the best purchase you could have made for the money... and I expect you will find it more reliable than most.
    raybay, Jan 31, 2008
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  8. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    Current Affairs...........

    The $577.00 seems steep, but here in the colonies our "post industrial service based (house of cards) er,.... economy" is tanking so it might have cost you the equivalent of $677.00 the day after tomorrow. Glad you took the plunge, and are happy.

    The rotation orientation of the monitor is a great feature for photo editing/ viewing. however, now that you're addicted to the big displays, in another week or three, you might find yourself chafing at the bit to order another one so you don't have to keep turning the original. Just like a pot bunker at St Andrews, I tell you. Enjoy
    captaincranky, Feb 1, 2008
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  9. Skeletine Newcomer, in training

    Acer

    I wouldn't go with an Acer, I'm dissatisfied with it.
    Skeletine, Feb 2, 2008
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