johnnyrs Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Swanny;59399 wrote: Another question. Can you output a 1024x768 but 16:9 signal from a pc? Do you setup the dvd player software to do it (wonders if mplayer might do it). From what little I know of PCs and graphics cards, depending on your graphics card, you should be able to output a picture & set the aspect ratio of the TV to get a "proper" (ie not squished or elongated) picture. I downloaded some 720p divx short movies and they looked blinding on my PV7 - mind you, my laptop can output a 16:9 picture at varying resolutions. I have played video through a divx player & windows media player - the "normal" computer picture (ie to do computer work) looks great too if the output resolution is set up correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrs Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Swanny;59397 wrote: Ok, so I can't see them quite that good a price but for $1400 they seem a bargain... When I say just over $1300, I mean it in the selling it to the wife sense of just over... Swanny;59397 wrote: Are these tv's really as good as you guys claim them to be? Every time I look at them in a shop they seem to be quite grainy/blocky or something, just not very clear. Mate, I've sat friends down to watch mine and they've been impressed by the pictures from the new HD equipment that's come out but I've been playing an upscaled DVD. I've recently been seeing the latest full HD screens with non upscaling DVD's pictures through them and they look terrible with grain and artifacts. Obviously the shops want to sell the screens on their specs, not the pictures. On the other hand, better the picture is better when you get home, rather than the shop screening a full HD movie on the screen then the punter's disappointed by the SKY picture later on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrs Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Senator;59402 wrote: ...you can pick up the samsung C91...the set has the gloss black finish vs panny's matte black so it looks a little classier too (personal taste) The Samsung's finish does look great unless you have little sticky easter egg fingers touching the pretty finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarond1553552714 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 'Dont buy a plasma they will make your power bills way too high, LCD is the only way to go'. And so my 'talk back radio' informed brother in law shouted to us all yesterday. Last I heard the power consumption was approximately the same as an LCD, on average - just a different technology. But I wasn't certain of the exact facts, so I refrained from attempting to educate the man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfkBill Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Plasmas aren't being "phased out" although I suspect their days are numbered just due to complexity of manufacture etc. An LCD uses a fair bit less power eg 50" PV7 = 519W, 52" Philips full HD LCD 340W. But as long as plasma walks all over LCD for blacks and contrast, they'll be around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little blue penguin Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Dont buy a plasma they will make your power bills way too high Had mine since Nov07 and haven't noticed any change in the power bills. Petrol costs are more of an issue these days. So buy a Plasma and stay home to watch it. More electricity but less petrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davey Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 johnnyrs;59405 wrote: The Samsung's finish does look great unless you have little sticky easter egg fingers touching the pretty finish sidecutters and a hammer can remove sticky fingers...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little blue penguin Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Senator;59410 wrote: sidecutters and a hammer can remove sticky fingers...... Time works too. My tribe of sticky fingers are due to depart next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davey Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 yes, stay at home and hire lots of movies from your friendly Civic store (particularly if it is mine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkr001 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I believe plasma consumption varies according to the brightness of the image ie whether the pixecls are being charged or not. Panasonic claim fairly comparable consumption for plasma and LCD http://whychooseplasma.com.au/html/tpd_power_consumption.cfm In any case we are talking about as much as a light being left on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little blue penguin Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Senator;59413 wrote: yes, stay at home and hire lots of movies from your friendly Civic store (particularly if it is mine) Yes, but do you deliver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davey Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I had actually contempleted that for a summer promotion, but instead opted for a discounted weekend rate. The logistics behind delivering / picking up would just be a nightmare (still, would be fun imagining the Mrs on a moped buzzing round Hornby dropping off and picking up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclist Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 tkr001;59414 wrote: I believe plasma consumption varies according to the brightness of the image ie whether the pixecls are being charged or not. Panasonic claim fairly comparable consumption for plasma and LCD http://whychooseplasma.com.au/html/tpd_power_consumption.cfm In any case we are talking about as much as a light being left on. A useful link and some interesting statistics which suggest much lower average consumption than some of the figures quoted above. 579 Wh over 4.22 hours (253 minutes) equates to an average consumption of 137W. TKR001's comparison to a light bulb is not far off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarond1553552714 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Well' date=' I missed out on the JB Hi-Fi sale as they don't ship outside of Auckland and don't allow people to pay for goods over the phone. Anyway, just as well I missed out, as Dick Smith has them even cheaper this week: $1398.60 (see http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/en/product/G5077). QUOTE'] Does anyone know if the 42PV7 is still available on special in any stores in the Auckland region? I've been given the go ahead, with budget $1500 as per the price 2 weeks ago.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper1553552708 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 As always try the team at Stereoworld. http://www.stereoworld.co.nz/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrs Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hopper;60060 wrote: As always try the team at Stereoworld. http://www.stereoworld.co.nz/ They have a cost + 5% sale on. However, at the last one, they quoted me somewhere between $1700 & $1800 for the PV7... When I bought my PV7 for $1600, I was told it was below cost!!!! I'd keep an eye out at DSE. They seem to have mega discounts on various ranges each week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrs Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 aarond;60059 wrote: Does anyone know if the 42PV7 is still available on special in any stores in the Auckland region? I've been given the go ahead, with budget $1500 as per the price 2 weeks ago.... You may be lucky at Appliance Shed... they were offering the PV70 at $1998 with a $200 cash back a couple of weeks ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixon76 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 johnnyrs;60069 wrote: I'd keep an eye out at DSE. They seem to have mega discounts on various ranges each week. The one at sylvia park has big piles of telly boxes of on special as you walk in. Can't remember makes/models but it definately looked like they wanted to get rid of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigo1553552723 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 check out harvey normans wairau park, on sale at $1599, also worth a look the samsung ps42c you can pick on up for about $1700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrs Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Bond and Bond (aka JB HiFi) at Manukau had one at $1599 today too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkr001 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Bond and Bond is not JB HiFi. Hill and Stewart are however owned by JB HiFi. IIRC Bond and Bond and Noel Leeming have the same owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarond1553552714 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Stereoworld had the PV7 for $1599. Walked in and walked out 10 mins later with less $$ in the bank and a nice big box. First impressions very good. It is utterly massive (compared to previous 20" CRT). Picked up a set of decent component leads, ($140) only to discover that my DVD player doesn't have component out!! So they will have to go back. I'll need to search the forums to judge whether it is worthwhile trying SCART to component connection or just sticking with S-video. Not sure I can spring a new DVD player at the moment. Got 'Sunshine' on DVD to watch tonight on the new big screen. Yahoo! Edit: the unhappy smiley was only meant to refer specifically to the comment on the lack of component out on the DVD player, I'm over the moon with my new toy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davey Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 your dvd player doesnt have component out??? don't trade in the leads, get a new DVD player. S video should be okish and used at the bare minimum. you must have a vintage DVD player for it not to have component outpu, I thought they all did enjoy your new TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrs Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 tkr001;60100 wrote: Bond and Bond is not JB HiFi. Hill and Stewart are however owned by JB HiFi. IIRC Bond and Bond and Noel Leeming have the same owner. My mistake, always getting confused between the 3 of them... the cheap PV7s were at Hill & Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrs Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Senator;60102 wrote: don't trade in the leads, get a new DVD player. S video should be okish and used at the bare minimum. Great idea... the result in upscaling via HDMI through my PV7 is nothing short of startling. For a start, you can pick up a DVD player with component for less than $100. Upscalers over HDMI start at around $150 I think. For best results (imho), look for specials on Denons (1920/1930/1940)... or the oppos that everyone talks about - some which can output upscaled pictures over component. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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