[DM-MUG] HDTV shopping in DSM

[John Kisner]

One reason to get used to "stretch" modes is to avoid risk of screen 
burn-in from the black/gray bands.  This is a problem with projection 
TVs.  The other reason is that the black/gray bands are just as 
annoying as the "fat" people.

On Dec 20, 2004, at 5:39 PM, David Thrasher wrote:

> You should definitely never get used to the stretched 4:3 aspect ratio 
> picture on a 16x9 set. All it means is that the TV is set up 
> incorrectly for the video you are watching.
>
> Most of these 16x9 televisions should have presets for the aspect 
> ratios you are likely to view. The correct one for video that isn't 
> 16x9 (the standard 4:3 ratio, that is) is one that will put a 
> non-stretched version of the image in the middle of the screen with 
> black to the left and right of it. That will allow you to see all of 
> it without people looking fat.
>
> If you don't mind losing picture information, there may also be one 
> that essentially cuts off the top and bottom of the standard sized 
> picture and uses the middle of it to fill the 16x9 screen. This is 
> similar to most of the widescreen you see at the theatres. Use this 
> with caution though because not everything shot for 4:3 was shot with 
> this in mind and you may cut off heads or some other vital area of the 
> picture.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> I think the only sensible way to go for a new TV is 16x9 ratio.  You
> get used to "stretching" non-HD shows -- people look fat.  However. 96%
> of what you watch right now is in "full screen" shape, and I have a
> friend who bought a 40-inch Sony tube (4x3 screen ratio) because a)
> what he watches is mostly 4x3 ratio, b) he has little interest in
> network broadcasts, which are about the only source of 16x9 programs
> (assuming you have a roof antenna and a converter box), and c) he
> didn't like the glare on my projection TV (nor does he like watching TV
> in the dark).
>
> John
>
> On Dec 18, 2004, at 12:38 AM, Victoria L. Herring wrote:
>
>> Just thought I'd report....spent this afternoon shopping and looking
>> and researching - very helpful folks at Stogdills, Traviss, Sears and
>> BEstBuy.  Pricing at BB same as at Stogdills and Traviss more or less,
>> depending on model.  Not sure what we will do but all of the advice
>> here has been helpful.
>>
>> I am having one problem that probably has a simple answer.  My
>> preference from looking at things is for a 16:9 'rectangular' rear
>> projection DLP model - they give sizes such as 42, 50, 55 or whatever
>> -- is that still the diagonal size that we're used to on older CRTs?? 
>> Frankly they look pretty huge and I wondered about the effect of te
>> 16:9 ratio....if anyone has a simple answer....The other Q is how
>> big....not too big because the room isn't that large and we're only
>> about 9-10 feet from the TV, but other than the Pogue article, does
>> anyone have a suggestion???
>>
>> Thanks for the help...
>> --
>> Victoria L. Herring, Des Moines, Iowa - Owner,
>> http://www.JourneyZing.com - and Attorney at Law,
>> http://www.herringlaw.com.  iChat AV: victoriaherring [@mac.com].
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