A cheapass 20 to 24 inch HDTV
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They are... I've seen them both in store and on ebay. But honestly dude.. I made that choice last year and I went with a nice 30" regular 4:3 flat screen TV. It has component input so I can play my PS2 in uber awesome style. Just go with a regular TV until HDTV becomes the standard, just my $0.02
Bestbuy has a 27" CRT HDTV for $400, that was on sale for $350 recently.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...ductCategoryId=pcmcat31800050031&type=product
(if the link doesn't work, its the Advent 27" Flat-Tube HD-Ready TV with 4-Line Comb Filter, Model: HT2751A)
A cheaper solution would be to buy a large monitor and an HDTV-VGA adapter. I bought a used 20 inch monitor for $80 and an HD-VGA adapter for $70, so I have an HDTV solution for $150. I only use it for my Xbox though, I could get an HDTV tuner from Comcast but it would cost more per month. The only problem with my setup, is that the converter can not display 480i (regular non-progressive scan tv) on the monitor. I can buy another box that'll do that for $40.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...ductCategoryId=pcmcat31800050031&type=product
(if the link doesn't work, its the Advent 27" Flat-Tube HD-Ready TV with 4-Line Comb Filter, Model: HT2751A)
A cheaper solution would be to buy a large monitor and an HDTV-VGA adapter. I bought a used 20 inch monitor for $80 and an HD-VGA adapter for $70, so I have an HDTV solution for $150. I only use it for my Xbox though, I could get an HDTV tuner from Comcast but it would cost more per month. The only problem with my setup, is that the converter can not display 480i (regular non-progressive scan tv) on the monitor. I can buy another box that'll do that for $40.
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What VGA box do you use?
Vdigi VD-Z3.
http://www.vdigi.com/
It holds up fairly well against more expensive products like the Nextvision N6, but it won't display 480i signals on the monitor like the N6 will. But you could buy the Vdigi and the Nextvision N4 or another plain TV to VGA box for less than the N6 costs, if you really need to do both.
Theres another one called the Neoya X2VGA thats marginally better, but its Xbox only and about the same price.
http://www.x2vga.com/
http://www.vdigi.com/
It holds up fairly well against more expensive products like the Nextvision N6, but it won't display 480i signals on the monitor like the N6 will. But you could buy the Vdigi and the Nextvision N4 or another plain TV to VGA box for less than the N6 costs, if you really need to do both.
Theres another one called the Neoya X2VGA thats marginally better, but its Xbox only and about the same price.
http://www.x2vga.com/
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I also have Vdigi. Well worth the money, xbox games look awesome.
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[quote name='dafoomie']A cheaper solution would be to buy a large monitor and an HDTV-VGA adapter. I bought a used 20 inch monitor for $80 and an HD-VGA adapter for $70, so I have an HDTV solution for $150. I only use it for my Xbox though, I could get an HDTV tuner from Comcast but it would cost more per month. The only problem with my setup, is that the converter can not display 480i (regular non-progressive scan tv) on the monitor. I can buy another box that'll do that for $40.[/quote]
Actually I have the Comcast HD box and it will take 480i standard signals and upconvert them to 480p. You just have to go into the service menu (turn the power off then hit menu on the box) then change the 4:3 Override to 480p. Very simple fix to get standard def to work on your makeshift HDTV.
Actually I have the Comcast HD box and it will take 480i standard signals and upconvert them to 480p. You just have to go into the service menu (turn the power off then hit menu on the box) then change the 4:3 Override to 480p. Very simple fix to get standard def to work on your makeshift HDTV.
[quote name='demomanTNA'][quote name='dafoomie']A cheaper solution would be to buy a large monitor and an HDTV-VGA adapter. I bought a used 20 inch monitor for $80 and an HD-VGA adapter for $70, so I have an HDTV solution for $150. I only use it for my Xbox though, I could get an HDTV tuner from Comcast but it would cost more per month. The only problem with my setup, is that the converter can not display 480i (regular non-progressive scan tv) on the monitor. I can buy another box that'll do that for $40.[/quote]
Actually I have the Comcast HD box and it will take 480i standard signals and upconvert them to 480p. You just have to go into the service menu (turn the power off then hit menu on the box) then change the 4:3 Override to 480p. Very simple fix to get standard def to work on your makeshift HDTV.[/quote]
Hey, I should try that. They closed the office they had a block from my house though, so they'll have to make a "service call". I do actually have the older version of the adapter, which may or may not work. Don't see why it wouldn't though... Worth a try. Thanks for letting me know.
Does that require digital cable btw? I'd like to order the box and the HD channels but I don't want to pay for digital.
Actually I have the Comcast HD box and it will take 480i standard signals and upconvert them to 480p. You just have to go into the service menu (turn the power off then hit menu on the box) then change the 4:3 Override to 480p. Very simple fix to get standard def to work on your makeshift HDTV.
[/quote]Hey, I should try that. They closed the office they had a block from my house though, so they'll have to make a "service call". I do actually have the older version of the adapter, which may or may not work. Don't see why it wouldn't though... Worth a try. Thanks for letting me know.
Does that require digital cable btw? I'd like to order the box and the HD channels but I don't want to pay for digital.
[quote name='kal123']So the Advent tv in the link that Dafoomie gave me wouldnt be a good choice? Is it really that poor quality and breaks down easily? Is there any warranty with it?[/quote]
You could try it , maybe I just had bad luck. What mine did was the componet cables went out so anything running through the tv (Xbox,PS2,DVD Player,etc) would flicker on and off. Mine was not the HD one though, just a regular 20" Advent. I'm sure you could purchase an extended warrenty on it though (I did not, the manufactor's warrenty is only 90 days and mine went out in about 180 days
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You could try it , maybe I just had bad luck. What mine did was the componet cables went out so anything running through the tv (Xbox,PS2,DVD Player,etc) would flicker on and off. Mine was not the HD one though, just a regular 20" Advent. I'm sure you could purchase an extended warrenty on it though (I did not, the manufactor's warrenty is only 90 days and mine went out in about 180 days
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For anyone interested, the N6 seems to be on sale at Amazon - $170. It's close to the lowest prices on Froogle. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...41507-6703836?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846
And thanks, I'll probably pick up something from VDigi in a while.
And thanks, I'll probably pick up something from VDigi in a while.
Ugh seriously word up ya'll. CRT monitor with REAL DVI inputs! That's the solution for the CAG. Mitsubishi Diamond Pro at like $300-350 then it should be like $50 more for the REAL DVI and PRESTO! You have a cheapass HDTV that's quality.
See the truth is we could get HDTV's that cheap but those companies make more selling us expensive LCD's that aren't as good reswise. Why do ya'll think you never usually see CRT monitors at places like Best Buy or Circuit City any more? I say we CAG's rise up and demand a cheapass CRT monitor solution for HDTV from these same monitor manufacturers! Who's with me?
See the truth is we could get HDTV's that cheap but those companies make more selling us expensive LCD's that aren't as good reswise. Why do ya'll think you never usually see CRT monitors at places like Best Buy or Circuit City any more? I say we CAG's rise up and demand a cheapass CRT monitor solution for HDTV from these same monitor manufacturers! Who's with me?
[quote name='dafoomie'][quote name='demomanTNA'][quote name='dafoomie']A cheaper solution would be to buy a large monitor and an HDTV-VGA adapter. I bought a used 20 inch monitor for $80 and an HD-VGA adapter for $70, so I have an HDTV solution for $150. I only use it for my Xbox though, I could get an HDTV tuner from Comcast but it would cost more per month. The only problem with my setup, is that the converter can not display 480i (regular non-progressive scan tv) on the monitor. I can buy another box that'll do that for $40.[/quote]
Actually I have the Comcast HD box and it will take 480i standard signals and upconvert them to 480p. You just have to go into the service menu (turn the power off then hit menu on the box) then change the 4:3 Override to 480p. Very simple fix to get standard def to work on your makeshift HDTV.[/quote]
Hey, I should try that. They closed the office they had a block from my house though, so they'll have to make a "service call". I do actually have the older version of the adapter, which may or may not work. Don't see why it wouldn't though... Worth a try. Thanks for letting me know.
Does that require digital cable btw? I'd like to order the box and the HD channels but I don't want to pay for digital.[/quote]
I should report that I did get a Comcast HDTV box and it is working with my adapter. I'm watching HDTV on my 20 inch monitor and it looks great. I need to buy a good VGA switchbox now because the passthrough doesn't support high resolutions, and it would be nice to have an HDTV switchbox that didn't make the picture look like shit, but everythings good for now.
Actually I have the Comcast HD box and it will take 480i standard signals and upconvert them to 480p. You just have to go into the service menu (turn the power off then hit menu on the box) then change the 4:3 Override to 480p. Very simple fix to get standard def to work on your makeshift HDTV.
[/quote]Hey, I should try that. They closed the office they had a block from my house though, so they'll have to make a "service call". I do actually have the older version of the adapter, which may or may not work. Don't see why it wouldn't though... Worth a try. Thanks for letting me know.
Does that require digital cable btw? I'd like to order the box and the HD channels but I don't want to pay for digital.[/quote]
I should report that I did get a Comcast HDTV box and it is working with my adapter. I'm watching HDTV on my 20 inch monitor and it looks great. I need to buy a good VGA switchbox now because the passthrough doesn't support high resolutions, and it would be nice to have an HDTV switchbox that didn't make the picture look like shit, but everythings good for now.
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