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Soneji
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Joined: 16 Feb 2004
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:39 am |
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Can anyone enlighten me on the diference between HD Ready and HD Compatible? |
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Stephen
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Joined: 14 Apr 2004
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:54 am |
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I would guess that they were both the same thing.
'Compatible' sounds more technical.
'Ready' sounds like marketing spiel.
However just saying 'compatible' could mean that some adjustment/add-on/upgrade is necessary for HD to work. It sounds a little conditional. Not sure about this. |
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mals
Self Proclaimed Comic Genius
Joined: 04 Jul 2004
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Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:19 pm |
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I think the HD ready, are the models before HD came out, and HD Compatible are models now HD is available, maybe wrong but I thinks thats right |
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huwwatkins
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Joined: 10 Jun 2004
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Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:45 am |
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Well, your all wrong
HD Ready is the new standard, just about every LCD and most plasmas sold these days are HD Ready, basically meaning they can take a 720p and a 1080i singal via both analogue (component) and digital sources (DVI or HDMI)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD-ready |
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Addie
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Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:29 am |
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Correct, HD Compatiable was being used before the standard was defined or for a device which only had a componant connection for HD rather then DVI/HDMI.
Its also used for upscaling DVD players which are not HD but are 'compatible' to the standard through the usage of a digital HDMI connection instead of analogue SCART.
In short, make sure the unit has the HD Ready logo and a HDMI connection (or two for future proof) for plain sailing and keep away from Sony as its overpriced tat who don't even manufacture their own flat panels - Samsung do. |
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R1916S
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Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:21 pm |
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HD ready is OK up to 32 inch screen size. (LCD)
You see no difference as they have enough pixels.
Anything bigger wait. |
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huwwatkins
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Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:20 am |
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HD ready is OK up to 32 inch screen size. (LCD)
You see no difference as they have enough pixels.
Anything bigger wait.
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I've got a 32" hd tv, the difference between HD and SD is huge. |
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R1916S
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Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:08 pm |
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I mean that you will see no difference between HD ready and HD ,with a HD input up to 32' |
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