Westinghouse LVM-42W2

[waterhead]

I got mine last week. The picture is excellent! But this being my first HDTV, I have nothing to compare it to. So, it should look excellent.

I am using my Samsung SIR-T451 tuner. I set the output to 1080i, and it seems the best resolution I get is 1920x540. I thought that HDTV had a higher resolution. I guess it depends on the input.

[Doug Mohr]

I got mine last week. The picture is excellent! But this being my first HDTV, I have nothing to compare it to. So, it should look excellent.

I am using my Samsung SIR-T451 tuner. I set the output to 1080i, and it seems the best resolution I get is 1920x540. I thought that HDTV had a higher resolution. I guess it depends on the input.

I'm not familiar with tuner boxes, my gear all runs off of HTPCs so I don't know what to tell you on that, but I'll check with mine when it comes in.

BTW: Did it come with a DVI cable? Otherwise, I'll have to pick one up before it gets here.

[markd]

BTW: Did it come with a DVI cable? Otherwise, I'll have to pick one up before it gets here.

Don't pay too much for your cables.  If you haven't used them yet, definitely check out Monoprice!

-mark

[Mikey]

Another great place to buy cable that I can personally attest to is Blue Jeans Cable.

Though you have to do the transaction via PayPal, which is really no big deal.

[markd]

I'm certainly not knocking Blue Jeans cables since I have never used them but I can attest to the quality of 24AWG and 22AWG, 50' HDMI cables from monoprice at half the price!  I have also purchased short (3' and 6') 28AWG HDMI cables, toslink cables, and component cables from monoprice.  I have no idea how they sell so cheaply but they won numerous awards last year for the quality, prices and service.

-mark

[waterhead]

I'm not familiar with tuner boxes, my gear all runs off of HTPCs so I don't know what to tell you on that, but I'll check with mine when it comes in.

I should have thought of that. I have a WMCE 2005 PC hooked up to it. I have the resolution set to 1920x1080, and the monitor says that's what I'm getting when that input is selected.

BTW: Did it come with a DVI cable? Otherwise, I'll have to pick one up before it gets here.

It does not come with any cables. I got a DVI to HDMI cable from Best Buy. It is priced at $70, but I got an open package for $40. There is only one HDMI input, so my other input is a DVI to DVI cable.

[Doug Mohr]

I should have thought of that. I have a WMCE 2005 PC hooked up to it. I have the resolution set to 1920x1080, and the monitor says that's what I'm getting when that input is selected.

I was thinking about this today. I wonder if 1080i is designated on that display as 1920x540 since interlaced resolutions only repaint half of the horizontal lines each pass (1080/2=540).

[waterhead]

I meant that when I set the PC to 1920x1080, the monitor says that it is 1920x1080. Your suggestion may be true for my HDTV tuner box, though.

[Doug Mohr]

I meant that when I set the PC to 1920x1080, the monitor says that it is 1920x1080. Your suggestion may be true for my HDTV tuner box, though.

I just quoted the recent message instead of the original one regarding your HD box. Just me being lazy.

[Gregg Lengling]

I was thinking about this today. I wonder if 1080i is designated on that display as 1920x540 since interlaced resolutions only repaint half of the horizontal lines each pass (1080/2=540).

I meant that when I set the PC to 1920x1080, the monitor says that it is 1920x1080. Your suggestion may be true for my HDTV tuner box, though.

I just quoted the recent message instead of the original one regarding your HD box. Just me being lazy.

Then just learn some of the new features of this version of the Board and use multiple quotes.....Badger Badger

[Mikey]

I'm certainly not knocking Blue Jeans cables since I have never used them but I can attest to the quality of 24AWG and 22AWG, 50' HDMI cables from monoprice at half the price!  I have also purchased short (3' and 6') 28AWG HDMI cables, toslink cables, and component cables from monoprice.  I have no idea how they sell so cheaply but they won numerous awards last year for the quality, prices and service.

-mark

Monoprice is an excellent cable vender also, I just thought I'd toss another name out there.  Blue Jeans does silver plated on all their HDMI cables.  To compare like cables, well, you can't on their websites.

Blue Jeans only sells 24 AWG silver plated at 50' (and all other lengths, all silver plated), monoprice sells gold-plated up to 15ft @ 24awg, and above 15' they sell tin-plated.

The closes comparison would be the 22awg from monoprice at 50ft that is silver-plated, listed at $94.24.  Blue jeans is 24awg, for same length/silver plated is $96.00.

So, once you look at it, it is basically a horse apiece where hdmi cables are concerned.  What I like about Blue Jeans is you can choose your length (I ordered two 5 foot cables myself) so as to help eliminate the clutter of cords we all have to deal with relating to our home theatre "hobby".

[Doug Mohr]

Then just learn some of the new features of this version of the Board and use multiple quotes.....Badger Badger

I have enough new things to learn everyday...

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