Hi,
Want to repalce my 32" non flat screen non HDTV Toshiba with a Toshiba 34HF83 Widescreen HDTV or 36" 4:3 (with 16:9mode) RCA D36TF30 HDTV. The RCA is $200 less.
I have regular Cable and no HD components. I might hook up an antenna and pick up local HD stations (with a HD receiver of course) in the next 1 year but full HDTV is still a few years away for me.
I am concerned that the 34" will have a smaller picture when viewer regular cable TV and that if I stretch it will degrade the quality. The concern I have with the 36" is that the when playing widescreen DVD's or HDTV that the image will nor be as crisp as the widescreen ( I think there will be back bars on the top and bottom in 16:9)
Here are specs on the 36"
Product Features:
36" diagonal Digital High-Definition TruFlatâ„¢ Monitor
HDTV TruFlatâ„¢ Monitor*:
-800 x 1080i Pixel Resolution
Up to 864,000 Pixels
1080i Display of High-Definition Signals
Progressive Scan Up Conversion
3-Line Digital Comb Filter
Advanced Twin Tunerâ„¢ Picture-In-Picture (NTSC Only)
Six Sets of Audio/Video Inputs
SRS (•) Focus® Audio Technology
SYNCROSCANâ„¢ HD Component Video Inputs
Guide Plus+ GOLDâ„¢ On-Screen Program Guide
*See Manufacturer's Product Specs for More Information
Here are specs on the 34"
creen Type Flat Screen
Diagonal Screen Size 34 inch
Digital TV Standard HDTV Monitor / HDTV-Ready
Aspect Ratio 4:3 Enhanced, 16:9
Display Capabilities
Display Format 1080i (HDTV), 540p
Digital TV Standard HDTV Monitor / HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals.
Built-in Tuner NTSC
Aspect Ratio 4:3 Enhanced, 16:9
Remote Control
Remote Control Universal
Illuminated Remote Illuminated
Image Quality
Comb Filter 3DYC / 3D Digital
Invar Shadow Mask With Invar Shadow Mask
Velocity Scan Modulation With VSM
Adjustable Color Temp. With Adjustable Color Temperature
Audio Features
Audio Type Virtual Surround
Audio Output Variable / Fixed
MTS Stereo With MTS Stereo
Sound Leveler With Audio Leveler
Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) With SAP
Technical Features
Picture in Picture With PIP
Parental Control V-Chip
Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer
Energy Star Compliant Energy Star Compliant
Connectors
Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 2, Component x 2, Composite x 2, DVI x 1, Audio (RCA) x 2, RF x 2
Front Input Connectors S-Video x 1, Composite x 1, Audio (RCA) x 1
Rear Output Connectors Composite x 1, Audio (RCA) x 2, RF x 1
Headphone Jack Without Headphone Jack
Any opinions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark
Want to repalce my 32" non flat screen non HDTV Toshiba with a Toshiba 34HF83 Widescreen HDTV or 36" 4:3 (with 16:9mode) RCA D36TF30 HDTV. The RCA is $200 less.
I have regular Cable and no HD components. I might hook up an antenna and pick up local HD stations (with a HD receiver of course) in the next 1 year but full HDTV is still a few years away for me.
I am concerned that the 34" will have a smaller picture when viewer regular cable TV and that if I stretch it will degrade the quality. The concern I have with the 36" is that the when playing widescreen DVD's or HDTV that the image will nor be as crisp as the widescreen ( I think there will be back bars on the top and bottom in 16:9)
Here are specs on the 36"
Product Features:
36" diagonal Digital High-Definition TruFlatâ„¢ Monitor
HDTV TruFlatâ„¢ Monitor*:
-800 x 1080i Pixel Resolution
Up to 864,000 Pixels
1080i Display of High-Definition Signals
Progressive Scan Up Conversion
3-Line Digital Comb Filter
Advanced Twin Tunerâ„¢ Picture-In-Picture (NTSC Only)
Six Sets of Audio/Video Inputs
SRS (•) Focus® Audio Technology
SYNCROSCANâ„¢ HD Component Video Inputs
Guide Plus+ GOLDâ„¢ On-Screen Program Guide
*See Manufacturer's Product Specs for More Information
Here are specs on the 34"
creen Type Flat Screen
Diagonal Screen Size 34 inch
Digital TV Standard HDTV Monitor / HDTV-Ready
Aspect Ratio 4:3 Enhanced, 16:9
Display Capabilities
Display Format 1080i (HDTV), 540p
Digital TV Standard HDTV Monitor / HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals.
Built-in Tuner NTSC
Aspect Ratio 4:3 Enhanced, 16:9
Remote Control
Remote Control Universal
Illuminated Remote Illuminated
Image Quality
Comb Filter 3DYC / 3D Digital
Invar Shadow Mask With Invar Shadow Mask
Velocity Scan Modulation With VSM
Adjustable Color Temp. With Adjustable Color Temperature
Audio Features
Audio Type Virtual Surround
Audio Output Variable / Fixed
MTS Stereo With MTS Stereo
Sound Leveler With Audio Leveler
Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) With SAP
Technical Features
Picture in Picture With PIP
Parental Control V-Chip
Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer
Energy Star Compliant Energy Star Compliant
Connectors
Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 2, Component x 2, Composite x 2, DVI x 1, Audio (RCA) x 2, RF x 2
Front Input Connectors S-Video x 1, Composite x 1, Audio (RCA) x 1
Rear Output Connectors Composite x 1, Audio (RCA) x 2, RF x 1
Headphone Jack Without Headphone Jack
Any opinions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark
