Which HDTV make the non hd stuff look the best? - Blu-ray Forum

mugupo · 12-27-2008, 07:52 PM

Toshiba 42XV545U and their other new model claim has technology that make non hd stuff look great, is that true? are there other hdtv make non hd stuff look decent?

Frag · 12-27-2008, 09:26 PM

Here is the cnet review on the Toshiba with the SD upconversion. They claim its a bust and not worth anything.

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...rColumnArea1.2

b15nut · 12-27-2008, 11:07 PM

I was weary about this as well and got a sweet deal on Black Friday from Circuit City on an Element 37" LCD 720p. My parents have a 52" Sony 1080p and the SD channels looked terrible but this cheap lil Element looks just like my old Trinitron on the regular cable channels and I could not be happier!!

mmunro2003 · 01-04-2009, 04:50 PM

SD always typically depends on the source (digital or analog).. tv settings, sd upconversion in the tv and cable box.

brett_day · 01-04-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by b15nut

I was weary about this as well and got a sweet deal on Black Friday from Circuit City on an Element 37" LCD 720p. My parents have a 52" Sony 1080p and the SD channels looked terrible but this cheap lil Element looks just like my old Trinitron on the regular cable channels and I could not be happier!!

well yes SD would look better on your 37" compared to a 52" because the SD picture is not being stretched out as much on your set

lghaze42 · 01-04-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mugupo

Toshiba 42XV545U and their other new model claim has technology that make non hd stuff look great, is that true? are there other hdtv make non hd stuff look decent?

That depends on your player as well.I have a 2001 Panasonic DVD-H2000 DVD player that cost $1800 new.It was their top of the line player weighing in at 39 pounds and loaded with video enhancements.I recently compared it to the standard dvd pic quality of my Panasonic BD30 and it seems to have a better pic.

krumlin · 01-05-2009, 07:35 PM

PS3 makes SD DVDs look almost as good as HD. I've seen another upscaling DVD player that makes it looks worse, so use the PS3 and your all set. Other than that I don't think the HDTV itself can help.

12-27-2008, 07:52 PM	#1
mugupo Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 226 Trading Score:4	Which HDTV make the non hd stuff look the best? Toshiba 42XV545U and their other new model claim has technology that make non hd stuff look great, is that true? are there other hdtv make non hd stuff look decent?

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12-27-2008, 09:26 PM	#2
Frag Junior Member Member since:Dec 2008	Here is the cnet review on the Toshiba with the SD upconversion. They claim its a bust and not worth anything. http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...rColumnArea1.2

12-27-2008, 11:07 PM	#3
b15nut Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Queen Creek, AZ Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:6	I was weary about this as well and got a sweet deal on Black Friday from Circuit City on an Element 37" LCD 720p. My parents have a 52" Sony 1080p and the SD channels looked terrible but this cheap lil Element looks just like my old Trinitron on the regular cable channels and I could not be happier!!

01-04-2009, 04:50 PM	#4
mmunro2003 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:139 Blu-ray reviews:2	SD always typically depends on the source (digital or analog).. tv settings, sd upconversion in the tv and cable box.

01-05-2009, 07:35 PM	#7
krumlin Member Member since:Mar 2008	PS3 makes SD DVDs look almost as good as HD. I've seen another upscaling DVD player that makes it looks worse, so use the PS3 and your all set. Other than that I don't think the HDTV itself can help.

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