question about LCD quality

26 Dec 2006 8:07 PM

bt

I am about to buy my first HDTV; it'll be relatively small, probably no
more than 32". Looking at the flat-screen TV's in the stores (virtually
all in that size range are LCD), I notice that images tend to have
moments of jerkiness, particularly when the camera pans, and from time
to time there are bits of the screen that freeze into "jaggies." This is
while looking at the high-def materials the store pipes in for demo
purposes--I presume matters are worse under real-world conditions.

Is this a problem that all LCD sets face? I find it hard to believe
people are so happy with these new sets, if the image is interrupted
this way. Is there a way to avoid or minimize this problem (other than
get a small crt, which may be my solution)? Is the problem in the4 sets
or the signals? Is this expected to improve with time?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

27 Dec 2006 12:15 PM

Crunchy Doodle

I have only seen what you described when watching HD digital TV
over-the-air and the signal is weak. They are drop-outs. Otherwise, the
two LCD HDTV sets in our house never show frozen jaggies. Most of what
we watch is analog cable or local digital (DVD or HD Media Player).

Bye.

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> I am about to buy my first HDTV; it'll be relatively small, probably no
> more than 32". Looking at the flat-screen TV's in the stores (virtually
> all in that size range are LCD), I notice that images tend to have
> moments of jerkiness, particularly when the camera pans, and from time
> to time there are bits of the screen that freeze into "jaggies." This is
> while looking at the high-def materials the store pipes in for demo
> purposes--I presume matters are worse under real-world conditions.
>
> Is this a problem that all LCD sets face? I find it hard to believe
> people are so happy with these new sets, if the image is interrupted
> this way. Is there a way to avoid or minimize this problem (other than
> get a small crt, which may be my solution)? Is the problem in the4 sets
> or the signals? Is this expected to improve with time?
>
> Thanks in advance for your reply.

27 Dec 2006 7:40 PM

Tzortzakakis Dimitrios

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> I am about to buy my first HDTV; it'll be relatively small, probably no
> more than 32". Looking at the flat-screen TV's in the stores (virtually
> all in that size range are LCD), I notice that images tend to have
> moments of jerkiness, particularly when the camera pans, and from time
> to time there are bits of the screen that freeze into "jaggies." This is
> while looking at the high-def materials the store pipes in for demo
> purposes--I presume matters are worse under real-world conditions.
>
> Is this a problem that all LCD sets face? I find it hard to believe
> people are so happy with these new sets, if the image is interrupted
> this way. Is there a way to avoid or minimize this problem (other than
> get a small crt, which may be my solution)? Is the problem in the4 sets
> or the signals? Is this expected to improve with time?
>

I have no idea about HD, since not even SD digital has reached greece, every
channel is still broadcasting on regular PAL.I still have a relatively new
crt 29" sony that has excellent (PAL & DVD) picture *and* sound quality.
While my sister's mother-in-law LCD shows digital artifacts...I don't
know...
A happy new year to everyone!
(And hope you had a merry christmas!)

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