no1jmv Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Ok I posted a thread a few weeks ago regarding a similar topic, but now I have decided I am going to go ahead and stay analog with this purchase. So now I am just looking for opinions on the these 3 analog televisions. 1) Panasonic Tau 2) Sony Wega 3) Samsung DynaFlat Prices are all similar so that's not an issue. The only issue is both the Sony and Samsung have 16:9 modes to increase resolution on DVDs. The Panasonic, my favorite before considering this feature, lacks this 16:9 mode. So I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this feature, ESPECIALLY on a 27" set. Does it make a significant difference? A big enough difference to get the different TV? Also any opinions regarding any of the three in general are MORE than welcome. Thank you so much. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 if used for movies and xboxing and hdtv, get the 16:9, other wise, if mostly for just TV, get the 4:3. as far as sony vs. samsung for the 16:9... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 It depends on what you'll be using the TV for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblue Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 I own a 32' Tau, and it does include the 16:9 mode. Is this feature not included in the 27' models? In terms of picture, these things rock. They're factory settings really suck, but once you adjust them with a calibration disk, they're awesome. It is tricky to set the contrast, though, as the whites tend to bleed if set too high. Overall, a great set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1jmv Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 Hmm. What is the 16:9 mode referred to in Panasonic language? Perhaps they call it something different. The model I am looking at is the CT-27SX12 which can be seen here: http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11100124&m=1&cat=24&scat=27 or http://www.prodcat.panasonic.com/shop/NewDesign/ModelTemplate.asp?ModelId=15220&show_all=false&product_exists=True&active=1&ModelNo=CT-27SX12&CategoryId=2960 Do you see anything that indicates a 16:9 mode. How is the mode accessed through the menu on your 32 inch? When I go to the store next I'll flip through the menu and see if I can find the same thing. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1jmv Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 Also, the Panasonics lists "Wideband Video Amplifier." Can someone explain to me what this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblue Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 On my 32' tau, there is an option for screen mode (don't know the exact wording) which can be set to 4:3, 16:9, or auto. I have it set to auto. And on my DVD player, I have the output set to 16:9 auto(the auto is so it doesn't output 16:9 unless it is an anamorphic source). When I put in an anamorphic widescreen movie, the TV compresses the resolution. If I set the DVD player to 4:3 letterbox, the TV doesn't. You can tell because when you press play after stoping it in 16:9 auto, right before the movie resumes, the screen compresses to 16:9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennektj Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I know this isn't the subject of this discussion... but quick question about your aspect ratio comments... I recently purchased a Widescreen TV and watch several DVDs, and the aspect ratio isn't correct... I have to "strech" to fill the screen, even 16:9 on my 16:9 tv has black bars... what's up with this? What setting do I need to change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblue Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 16:9 is the most common 'widescreen' format. it equates to the 1.85:1 ratio on most widescreen movies. But if you have movies such as Star Wars 1 or 2, Fellowship Of the Ring, Gladiator, etc., these movies are in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio. This is 'narrower', and you will have thin bars at the top and the bottom of your widescreen TV. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easylistener Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 SORRY MY BAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Easy your TV is no way in the same league as the ones he mentioned. Go 16:9 especially if you have xbox or ps2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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