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With the arrival of an XBox 360 at my house for Christmas, the severe high
definition input limitation of my older Sony KP65XBR10W once again rears
its ugly head. I am limited to only one input of high definition component
video. The other component input connections at the rear of the set will
not allow high definition input. Unfortunately, based on my very limited
research, my Denon 3803 does not have the bandwidth to switch HD
video. So, the options are 1) replace the XBR HD set (not really an option
if there is any hope, albeit slight, of the new Porsche next May), 2) HD
component video switcher, perhaps Extron, 3) the iScan VP30 video
scaler/switcher, 4) hook up the XBox to the other smaller 32" HD set (not a
realistic option because it's in the bedroom) or 4) get rid of the XBox 360
which isn't really an option either because of the grandsons. I really
don't play the games very much except when practicing the racing games in
preparation for offering some reasonable competition for my fourteen year
old grandson.. My XBox 360 is there because it allows my grandsons the
luxury of not having to bringing their unit to my house every time they
come over.
I know that I have whined about this before but I am still irritated at
Sony for their shortsightedness and MAY eliminate them from consideration
when I eventually replace the 65" XBR, which is still performing
flawlessly, with a larger size. I must admit though that I am very
impressed with their new 50" and 60" SXRD sets. IF they only had an 80"
version. The iScan scaler/switcher may be a realistic option if the early
purchasers on the Tips list, who indicated that they were about to receive
their units, provide excellent feedback. Have any of you guys had the time
to evaluate its abilities since your recent installations? I really don't
want to spend $2K for a scaler/switcher but it may be the least cost
alternative especially in view of the forthcoming (when, I don't know) of
Blu-Ray or HD-DVD if I do not replace my 65" XBR in the near future.
On another front, while shopping for a 32" HDTV for my grandsons for
Christmas I had originally started out looking at the Olevia, then went to
Westinghouse (produced by someone who I assume bought the name), then to
Sharp Aquos and then believe it or not to the Samsung LNR328W 32" LCD HD
monitor. The Samsung looked better it every respect than any of the others
which surprised me a lot. The Sharp Aquos is what I initially liked the
best until I saw the same HD video on the Samsung. Yes, I know that it
could be a matter of the way they were set up but I fiddled with the setup
on the Aquos for a good while trying to get it close to the Samsung before
giving up. Best Buy also uses the Samsung 23" (?) LCD in all their stores
to run the XBox 360 demo games on. I bought the 32" version for my
grandsons and we installed it on Christmas day and it is outstanding
especially when I consider the price. I just don't think that I could have
bought a better looking set for anywhere near the same amount of money. I
think that Samsung has come a long way since the early days when they were
the sponsors of college football in HDTV on Saturdays in that ill-fated
joint marketing campaign with Sears. Sears was and is such a
joke. Samsung has aggressively marketed their HD technology and HD
expertise and I for one was surprised with the quality.
Comments and feedback about the switching dilemma and the performance of
the iScan VP30 would be greatly appreciated.
Happy New Year!
Thanks,
Tom
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With the arrival of an XBox 360 at my house for Christmas, the severe high
definition input limitation of my older Sony KP65XBR10W once again rears
its ugly head. I am limited to only one input of high definition component
video. The other component input connections at the rear of the set will
not allow high definition input. Unfortunately, based on my very limited
research, my Denon 3803 does not have the bandwidth to switch HD
video. So, the options are 1) replace the XBR HD set (not really an option
if there is any hope, albeit slight, of the new Porsche next May), 2) HD
component video switcher, perhaps Extron, 3) the iScan VP30 video
scaler/switcher, 4) hook up the XBox to the other smaller 32" HD set (not a
realistic option because it's in the bedroom) or 4) get rid of the XBox 360
which isn't really an option either because of the grandsons. I really
don't play the games very much except when practicing the racing games in
preparation for offering some reasonable competition for my fourteen year
old grandson.. My XBox 360 is there because it allows my grandsons the
luxury of not having to bringing their unit to my house every time they
come over.
I know that I have whined about this before but I am still irritated at
Sony for their shortsightedness and MAY eliminate them from consideration
when I eventually replace the 65" XBR, which is still performing
flawlessly, with a larger size. I must admit though that I am very
impressed with their new 50" and 60" SXRD sets. IF they only had an 80"
version. The iScan scaler/switcher may be a realistic option if the early
purchasers on the Tips list, who indicated that they were about to receive
their units, provide excellent feedback. Have any of you guys had the time
to evaluate its abilities since your recent installations? I really don't
want to spend $2K for a scaler/switcher but it may be the least cost
alternative especially in view of the forthcoming (when, I don't know) of
Blu-Ray or HD-DVD if I do not replace my 65" XBR in the near future.
On another front, while shopping for a 32" HDTV for my grandsons for
Christmas I had originally started out looking at the Olevia, then went to
Westinghouse (produced by someone who I assume bought the name), then to
Sharp Aquos and then believe it or not to the Samsung LNR328W 32" LCD HD
monitor. The Samsung looked better it every respect than any of the others
which surprised me a lot. The Sharp Aquos is what I initially liked the
best until I saw the same HD video on the Samsung. Yes, I know that it
could be a matter of the way they were set up but I fiddled with the setup
on the Aquos for a good while trying to get it close to the Samsung before
giving up. Best Buy also uses the Samsung 23" (?) LCD in all their stores
to run the XBox 360 demo games on. I bought the 32" version for my
grandsons and we installed it on Christmas day and it is outstanding
especially when I consider the price. I just don't think that I could have
bought a better looking set for anywhere near the same amount of money. I
think that Samsung has come a long way since the early days when they were
the sponsors of college football in HDTV on Saturdays in that ill-fated
joint marketing campaign with Sears. Sears was and is such a
joke. Samsung has aggressively marketed their HD technology and HD
expertise and I for one was surprised with the quality.
Comments and feedback about the switching dilemma and the performance of
the iScan VP30 would be greatly appreciated.
Happy New Year!
Thanks,
Tom
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stupidity.
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