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- Blu Ray wins!
- Need HDMI because they don't pass 1080p on component outs
- Also, current TV doesn't support 1080p or HDMI
For OTHER stuff we're considering, see HD 2008 wish list
TV
- 1080p NATIVE
- 50 inch or more (< 150 pounds for current tv stand)
- plasma (prefer brighter color, better contrast, wide angle view, and refresh for fast motion)
- Must have HDMI inputs that support full 1080p
- A separate computer connector would be nice (for Mooby)
| Model | Notes
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| Panasonic TH-50PZ800U
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- 50"
- 1920x1080 (1080p)
- 2 HDMI, 1 PC, 2 component/2 s-video/2 composite
- 88 lb
- contrast 30k:1
- about $2500 Retail
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| Panasonic TH-50PZ850U
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- 50"
- 1920x1080 (1080p)
- 2 HDMI, 1 PC, 2 component/2 s-video/2 composite
- ? weight
- contrast 30k:1
- ? cost
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| Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD
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- 50"
- 1920x1080 (1080p)
- 4 HDMI, 1 PC, 3 composite, 1 S-video, 1 component
- USB
- CableCard slot
- 74 lb
- about $4000 retail
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| Elite Kuro PRO-111FD
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- 50"
- 1920x1080 (1080p)
- 4 HDMI, 1 PC, 1 component, 1 S-video, 3 composite, ethernet (home media gallery)!
- CableCard slot
- ISFccc calibratio
- USB
- 74 lb (no stand or speakers)
- $5000 retail
|
|
Samsung PN50A550
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- 50"
- 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Contrast 30k:1 (1M:1 dynamic)
- 3 HDMI (v 1.3), 1 PC, 2 component, others
- ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM tuner
- 82.3 lb
|
[http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=televisions&type=televisions&subtype=plasmatv&model_cd=FPT5084X/XAA Samsung FP-T5084
- 50"
- 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Contrast 15k:1
- Energy Star
- 3 HDMI, 1 PC, 2 component, others
- ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM tuner
- 106.9 lb (with stand) (^96 lb without?)
- $2700 retail
-
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Amp
Need switching support for:
- older Sony DVD player (component+coax or optical)
- newer Sony DVD player (HDMI)
- Replay TV (component+optical)
- VCR (composite+stereo)
- Laserdisc (SVideo+stereo) --optional
- Cable (HDMI)
- Wii (component+stereo?)
- New High Def DVD (format TBD) (HDMI)
Requirements:
- >= 3 HDMI inputs
- >= 2 component inputs
- ethernet
- converts all video in to HDMI (1080p) out
| Model | Notes
|
| Denon AVR-3808CI
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- 4 HDMI inputs
- 3 component inputs
- $1600 retail
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| Denon AVR-4308CI
|
similar to 3808 but:
- $2500 retail
- 140 vs 130 w out
- HD Radio
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Certified and does JPEG
-
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| Onkyo TX-NR905
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- 4 HDMI inputs
- 3 component inputs
- $2000
- the 875 model (comparable to 3808) doesn't have ethernet/usb
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High Def DVD
Make sure output is 1080p
| Model | Notes
|
| Sony HES-V1000 Home Entertainment Server
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- So far this is the only Blu-Ray changer
- Don't really need the server parts; that's what Mooby's for
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Sony BDP-S350 (Summer)
Sony BDP-S550 (Fall)
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- BonusView (Profile v1.1)
- BD-Live (Profile v2.0) ready (with TBA firmware update)
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