Hi y'all. I'm Marty from Texas and just registered today - this is my first post. This is a great forum and since I discovered it two days ago I've spent most of my time reading a bunch of threads. I'm very impressed! I hope I use my html tags right here but if not I'll get the hang of it pretty soon.
I purchased a Hitachi 57" RPTV (I forget the exact model now but it is SWX or SWB or something like that) from Sears and it should be here any day. I wish I had found this site before I ordered because now I am concerned about several things I've been reading about re these sets. Please keep in mind I know nothing about this stuff.
For example, this "stretch" thing that degrades some Directv programs, especially sports. I view Directv (but not their locals) and like the picture a lot. I would hate to think going to the Hitachi will make it look worse. Is this true of all programs or just some? Also, I use webtv (a lot) and it caused screen burn big time on my Pioneer RP. I've heard this is a problem with the Hitachi as well.
Finally, the Pioneer has no screen saver so daytime viewing is ok. I have many windows behind the seating area and now I am concerned that the glare of the screen will be very bad with this set.
I plan on getting a Panasonic DVD-RP62 to use with this tv as I read it was a good bang for the buck product. It is progressive scan and now I understand the Hitachi is better viewed without a progressive scan dvd player (I still don't understand why or how that can be as it is suppose to compliment the HDTV ready features of the Hitachi).
Does anyone have any thoughts on all this? Are there better tv and dvd options considering my source is Directv and that I use webtv? Can I remove the screen? Thanks.
I purchased a Hitachi 57" RPTV (I forget the exact model now but it is SWX or SWB or something like that) from Sears and it should be here any day. I wish I had found this site before I ordered because now I am concerned about several things I've been reading about re these sets. Please keep in mind I know nothing about this stuff.
For example, this "stretch" thing that degrades some Directv programs, especially sports. I view Directv (but not their locals) and like the picture a lot. I would hate to think going to the Hitachi will make it look worse. Is this true of all programs or just some? Also, I use webtv (a lot) and it caused screen burn big time on my Pioneer RP. I've heard this is a problem with the Hitachi as well.
Finally, the Pioneer has no screen saver so daytime viewing is ok. I have many windows behind the seating area and now I am concerned that the glare of the screen will be very bad with this set.
I plan on getting a Panasonic DVD-RP62 to use with this tv as I read it was a good bang for the buck product. It is progressive scan and now I understand the Hitachi is better viewed without a progressive scan dvd player (I still don't understand why or how that can be as it is suppose to compliment the HDTV ready features of the Hitachi).
Does anyone have any thoughts on all this? Are there better tv and dvd options considering my source is Directv and that I use webtv? Can I remove the screen? Thanks.