Re: How many here even have Hi-Def?


"Howard Roseman" <hroseman@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Just curious as to what the ratio is for when Dave switches over...
>>
>
> I have a Mitsubishi rear-projection hi-def box purchased in 1999. I saved
> money, just like with cars, by buying the 1998 model while the new ones
> were
> coming out.



Rear projection is something I will never, ever have. While the HDs are
light years form what the standard TVs were, the contrast is never right.
There are still some myths floating around about plasma screens, but they
are much improved, and probably do represent the future.



>
> The difference between HD and standard def is similar to looking out of
> your
> car window after a car wash when your car has been particularly mucked up.
> It's astounding. Not only is there more information on the screen, there's
> also a 3-D effect that's quite noticeable.
>
> It's only at matter of time now. Once the prices come down a little more,
> no
> one will be able to resist. Apparently, Hollywood types are quite nervous,
> because all their cosmetic work will be undone by the increased
> resolution.
> Dave, of course, will continue to show us the top of his head.
>
>
>


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