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S0LE_SURVIV0R · 02-19-2006, 06:41 AM

My Set HD,
TH-37PX50U perfect in my bedroom.

these sets are the EDTV's
TH-42PA25U/P
42" Diagonal Plasma TV with Built-In NTSC Tuner

TH-42PD50U
42" Diagonal Plasma TV with Built-In ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners and Up to 4000:1 Contrast Ratio
$1,999.95

TH-42PM50U

I think I like the 1024x768 sets better, the upscaling DVD players can make a good trip from 704 across to 1024 and my set box box does a great job with upconverting channels like, USA, E, TBS, FOX REALITY, CNN, MSNBC, MTV, VH1 to 720p. I think because it is a lower hill to climb, asking it to go to 1024. Trying to upscale to 1250 or 1366 may be a bit too much. I have upscaling DVD players on both sets and if anyone takes my advice, this Plasma is great for up scaling 720p players. I won't be putting blue ray or HD DVD on this set because I can't get more than 1024 and again, the DVD player seems to be making the trip to 1024.
If you get a 720p DVD player, get a good one like Sony or Dennon. Through the HDMI it will look great.

02-19-2006, 06:41 AM	#5
S0LE_SURVIV0R Watch this in HD! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston Age: 45 Posts: 287	My Set HD, TH-37PX50U perfect in my bedroom. these sets are the EDTV's TH-42PA25U/P 42" Diagonal Plasma TV with Built-In NTSC Tuner TH-42PD50U 42" Diagonal Plasma TV with Built-In ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners and Up to 4000:1 Contrast Ratio $1,999.95 TH-42PM50U I think I like the 1024x768 sets better, the upscaling DVD players can make a good trip from 704 across to 1024 and my set box box does a great job with upconverting channels like, USA, E, TBS, FOX REALITY, CNN, MSNBC, MTV, VH1 to 720p. I think because it is a lower hill to climb, asking it to go to 1024. Trying to upscale to 1250 or 1366 may be a bit too much. I have upscaling DVD players on both sets and if anyone takes my advice, this Plasma is great for up scaling 720p players. I won't be putting blue ray or HD DVD on this set because I can't get more than 1024 and again, the DVD player seems to be making the trip to 1024. If you get a 720p DVD player, get a good one like Sony or Dennon. Through the HDMI it will look great. __________________ Sony 40 LCD flat panel XBR & Panasonic 37 768p Plasma HD TIVO The human eye can barely perceive a 1366x768 resolution 10 feet away from a 50 inch see http://proav.pubdyn.com/2005_January...rallaxview.htm 720p Fastest & Best Temporal Resolution Sony "The world's greatest high definition television" Last edited by S0LE_SURVIV0R; 02-19-2006 at 06:53 AM.