I would search or ask about this in the GP1U thread or the Sharp LC32D62U thread b/c those folks probably went through the same thing you are going through in terms of deciding between these two sets.
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Help deciding between Sharp LC32D62U vs. Sharp LC-32GP1U (gonna purchase today).
Hello.
To make a long story short, I've given up any hope of buying one of those big 47" LCD's for dirt cheap (something along the lines of Westinghouse) not due to price, but because I'm starting law school, and doing so in Manhattan. I don't know 100%, but I'm damn sure I won't be having much space in my dorm room.
So I walked through Best Buy just to eye-ball a decent size and it looks like I'm gonna have to go down all the way to 32". 1080p is a must for me and pretty much the only set I've found at 32" that has 1080p are two Sharp Aquos:
Sharp LC32D62U
Sharp LC-32GP1U
From searching around, I've noticed the former is about $150-$250 cheaper than the latter. Has anyone had any experience with these sets?
My chief uses would be console gaming, DVD/Blu-Ray, and hooking up the PC. After doing a couple hours of research, the difference between the two seems to be minimal. The latter is hyped as a 'gaming' HDTV but even CNET says that's more of a superficial designation. I did notice that it has a DVI input while the first one doesn't, but I figured I could just get a DVI > HDMI connector to hook up my PC.
I guess I'm just looking for any type of experience or suggestions. Much appreciated!
To make a long story short, I've given up any hope of buying one of those big 47" LCD's for dirt cheap (something along the lines of Westinghouse) not due to price, but because I'm starting law school, and doing so in Manhattan. I don't know 100%, but I'm damn sure I won't be having much space in my dorm room.
So I walked through Best Buy just to eye-ball a decent size and it looks like I'm gonna have to go down all the way to 32". 1080p is a must for me and pretty much the only set I've found at 32" that has 1080p are two Sharp Aquos:
Sharp LC32D62U
Sharp LC-32GP1U
From searching around, I've noticed the former is about $150-$250 cheaper than the latter. Has anyone had any experience with these sets?
My chief uses would be console gaming, DVD/Blu-Ray, and hooking up the PC. After doing a couple hours of research, the difference between the two seems to be minimal. The latter is hyped as a 'gaming' HDTV but even CNET says that's more of a superficial designation. I did notice that it has a DVI input while the first one doesn't, but I figured I could just get a DVI > HDMI connector to hook up my PC.
I guess I'm just looking for any type of experience or suggestions. Much appreciated!
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From what i've read and saw.. 1080p at 32 inches will not make a difference.
The 32GP1U has better gaming modes. This is the main reason to purchase the 32GP1U over the 62 series. It has extra processing and different inputs. There is lower input lag on the 32GP1U (which is different from tearing / blurring - just means there is less delay between receiving the picture and displaying it, allowing you to react faster in games, especially online multiplayer.) Frankly it is better in this regard than any non TN LCD computer monitor I've seen.
If this doesn't matter to you, purchase the 62 series and save some cash.
If this doesn't matter to you, purchase the 62 series and save some cash.
This would indeed matter to me if it was tangible. But in various threads and various forums, I haven;t actually seen anyone prove (or even claim) this on a substantial level.
Let me put it to you this way - I can't compare the 32GP1U to a 32D62U since I don't have both of them side by side, but I can feel the improvement when compared to a Dell 2407 and playing online games like Counter Strike: Source, Unreal Tournament 2004 and BF2. It's also noticeable in some fast paced RTS games.
I was highly concerned about input lag because it's like having an extra 20-60ms of 'ping' added to your network lag on most LCDs - on this monitor it's more like 5-15 (I estimate.)
Another difference is the inputs. The lack of DVI-I (which is in turn compatible with VGA inputs via a cable or dongle) means that the 32D62U can't display the output from my laptop. That's a problem for me.
I was highly concerned about input lag because it's like having an extra 20-60ms of 'ping' added to your network lag on most LCDs - on this monitor it's more like 5-15 (I estimate.)
Another difference is the inputs. The lack of DVI-I (which is in turn compatible with VGA inputs via a cable or dongle) means that the 32D62U can't display the output from my laptop. That's a problem for me.
Interesting, thanks for your input. As for the DVI input, I was concerned about that, but I figured I could simply get a DVI > HDMI cable (for the Macbook) and when I actually build up my gaming PC again, maybe video cards will have HDMI output.
Either way, I figure DVI > HDMI would be ok.
Either way, I figure DVI > HDMI would be ok.
No-brainer, the GP1U. Extra input (DVI), extra processing power and all black frame for just a couple hundred more. Of course that's assuming these things matter to you. Some people might like the frame of the D62U series.
Does anyone know if you actually can connect a PC to the HDMI. I just bought a Sony Bravia XBR2 in this size, and it won't let me properly display my signal through HDMI (my computer is a media center by the way, with a DVI-D out!) In fact, the manual to the Sony warns against connecting a PC to the HDMI.
pg22, I compared the Sony side by side with the Sharp 62 at Magnolia. With a satellite HD signal (a fairly poor one) the Sony was far superior in sharpness and color. It wasn't close in fact. At 1080p signal from Blu-ray (with the Sony converting it to 1080i) there was little to no difference.
If you're okay connecting your TV to VGA (on the Sony), I would recommend the Sony in a big way over the Sharp.
However, my concern is that if I cannot connect through the HDMI, I won't be able to see Blu-ray in the future in high def - since the VGA is not HDCP compliant.
Which gets me back to my initial question: Will the Sharps accept a PC through HDMI, if the PC has a DVI-D out (assuming I use an adapter)?
pg22, I compared the Sony side by side with the Sharp 62 at Magnolia. With a satellite HD signal (a fairly poor one) the Sony was far superior in sharpness and color. It wasn't close in fact. At 1080p signal from Blu-ray (with the Sony converting it to 1080i) there was little to no difference.
If you're okay connecting your TV to VGA (on the Sony), I would recommend the Sony in a big way over the Sharp.
However, my concern is that if I cannot connect through the HDMI, I won't be able to see Blu-ray in the future in high def - since the VGA is not HDCP compliant.
Which gets me back to my initial question: Will the Sharps accept a PC through HDMI, if the PC has a DVI-D out (assuming I use an adapter)?
The GP1U models have a dedicated DVI-I input, allowing you to connect DVI-D or analog VGA upto 1080p. I haven't tried DVI to HDMI, since there is no need.
I happen to be using a DVI --> HDMI to connect my PC to my GP1U, and i can confirm it works.
Excellent, how sharp are the results? Any bleeding or softness at all?
sethk: there is a need for me to leave the DVI-I open, because i ocassionally will want to plug in a VGA to DVI-I adapter, for a second (work) computer. The DVI-I will work with a VGA as well, yes, since it accepts analog or digital signals? Also, is the DVI-I HDCP compliant? doubt it.
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Originally Posted by moethechaste /forum/post/0
I happen to be using a DVI --> HDMI to connect my PC to my GP1U, and i can confirm it works.
Excellent, how sharp are the results? Any bleeding or softness at all?
sethk: there is a need for me to leave the DVI-I open, because i ocassionally will want to plug in a VGA to DVI-I adapter, for a second (work) computer. The DVI-I will work with a VGA as well, yes, since it accepts analog or digital signals? Also, is the DVI-I HDCP compliant? doubt it.
Thanks.
Quote:
Originally Posted by moethechaste /forum/post/0
I happen to be using a DVI --> HDMI to connect my PC to my GP1U, and i can confirm it works.
Thanks.
You know, there is definently some bleeding in certain colors when viewing text (only noticable with text.) Colors like green red and purple are slightly blurry when viewing large text, but i just figured that the TV didnt have the best color accuracy.
Could the bleeding be due to me using a DVI-->HDMI?
Hmm, maybe i should try out the HMDI--> HDMI?
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Originally Posted by s-cbr /forum/post/0
Excellent, how sharp are the results? Any bleeding or softness at all?
sethk: there is a need for me to leave the DVI-I open, because i ocassionally will want to plug in a VGA to DVI-I adapter, for a second (work) computer. The DVI-I will work with a VGA as well, yes, since it accepts analog or digital signals? Also, is the DVI-I HDCP compliant? doubt it.
You know, there is definently some bleeding in certain colors when viewing text (only noticable with text.) Colors like green red and purple are slightly blurry when viewing large text, but i just figured that the TV didnt have the best color accuracy.
Could the bleeding be due to me using a DVI-->HDMI?
Hmm, maybe i should try out the HMDI--> HDMI?
If you are a gamer, look closely at the GP1U. Vyper Drive is pretty unique in that it reduces reaction time to 1 frame instead of the usual 8 frames or so. It has nothing to do with response time but reaction time. In a first person shooter game, if you pull the trigger, the action happens within one frame. In a conventional LCD it might take as long or longer than 8 frames. You'd be dead.
1080P in 32" at 4 feet away is pretty dang impressive!
1080P in 32" at 4 feet away is pretty dang impressive!
The 37" GP1U model is great too
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The contrast drops with the 42".
If anyone has the D62 or D72 models and could do a side by side comparison with a CRT to measure input lag (reaction time) it would be very interesting.
To previous poster: Not sure if the DVI-I port has HDCP, but yes if you need to sometimes connect a VGA source like the laptop that's the port to use.
If anyone has the D62 or D72 models and could do a side by side comparison with a CRT to measure input lag (reaction time) it would be very interesting.
To previous poster: Not sure if the DVI-I port has HDCP, but yes if you need to sometimes connect a VGA source like the laptop that's the port to use.
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