Toshiba HD-A35 or Toshiba HD-A30 for my 42hdtv1080p: i have a lg 42inch full hdtv 1080p is the Toshiba HD-A35 that much better than the Toshiba HD-A30?
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================== &gt;&gt;BRiT says: The HD-A30 does 1080p output. The HD-A3 is the one that only does 1080i. &lt;&lt; ================== Thanks BRiT, ... Your Correct, ... I corrected my post above!!!
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The resolution is 720p. However since it is a 42 inch screen it has the same clarity as my 60 inch LG with 1080p. I can't tell any difference between the picture quality between the two.
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I have the Toshiba D-R410KU model that I bought in the Summer of 2009. I've recorded and watched nearly 4000 movies since then, and it's still holding up fine. I'd imagine the DR410 1080p is simply the newest version of the one I have, and the one I have definitely both records and plays.
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You are correct. The contrast ratio for this TV is 800:1, whereas a similarly priced competitor (Sharp) has a contrast ratio of 10,000:1. Yes, ten thousand against Toshiba's eight hundred. That's significant. No wonder why they hide it.
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J. Greer, which Best Buy did you get your TV from? The ones that I have visited in MI are not even carrying any 950s, I am not sure why. Also, did any of you compare the picture quality of the 950 with the 850? Is there a big improvement? Not sure which one I want to get, I realize one is LED and one is not but the A850 has a great deal on it while the 950 is on the expensive side for me. If there is a big difference I am willing to spend extra on the 950. Thanks!
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the bitstreaming through optical on the a30 and the a35 should be the same. you SHOULD get better sound with the analog outs than with the optical with the discs that have truehd, since you cannot get truehd through optical. i'm about to upgrade from an a3 to an a35 because of the analog outs. i plan on getting a new receiver someday but am not sure when that will be and i want my truehd sound NOW. :-)
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Dear Karen,Toshiba finally came accross with some info. The HD-A30 and HD-A35 WILL NOT have the HQV Reon chipset. It will have Anchor Bay Technologies (ABT) Chipset. Hope that helps!
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Go for Samsung UN50H6350 50-Inch 1080p... Its a way better than plasma, also you will save on electricity bill. Plasma consume more electricity
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The 550 has 7.1 analog outs (versus 2.0 on the 350) and can internally decode DTS-HD MA, the 350 cannot. If you are like me and do not have an HDMI receiver the 550 is the better choice as I can still get lossless audio through the analog outputs.
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Well, I only have the 32 inch model (bought it a few weeks ago) and have to say I really like it. I only use it for TV watching so not sure how it would look with high-end games. Have to say that I watched "Avatar" the other day and it looked crisp, vibrant, sharp on the 32-incher.
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yes and no. How serious is your in home movie theatre. The difference is in the sound specs. The A35 allows for HDMI pass through to a top of the line 7.1 channel receiver without any modification to the sound by the hd dvd unit. In the A30 the sound tracks are 'dealt with' for lack of a better term and thus not a pure for use in serious high end audio home equipment--This is a very loose explaination (broad)...just go read the audio specs of the A35 and A30 and you will see ..picture quality-no difference. I'm not using high end audio stuff so I bought the 30. In time I'll convert a spare room over to a full blown theatre..at that time I'll just up grade to whatever model line has long passed the A35. yes and no. How serious is your in home movie theatre. The difference is in the sound specs. The A35 allows for HDMI pass through to a top of the line 7.1 channel receiver without any modification to the sound by the hd dvd unit. In the A30 the sound tracks are 'dealt with' for lack of a better term and thus not a pure for use in serious high end audio home equipment--This is a very loose explaination (broad)...just go read the audio specs of the A35 and A30 and you will see ..picture quality-no difference. I'm not using high end audio stuff so I bought the 30. In time I'll convert a spare... » Read More yes and no. How serious is your in home movie theatre. The difference is in the sound specs. The A35 allows for HDMI pass through to a top of the line 7.1 channel receiver without any modification to the sound by the hd dvd unit. In the A30 the sound tracks are 'dealt with' for lack of a better term and thus not a pure for use in serious high end audio home equipment--This is a very loose explaination (broad)...just go read the audio specs of the A35 and A30 and you will see ..picture quality-no difference. I'm not using high end audio stuff so I bought the 30. In time I'll convert a spare room over to a full blown theatre..at that time I'll just up grade to whatever model line has long passed the A35. « Show Less
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Dear Karen, Toshiba finally came accross with some info. The HD-A30 and HD-A35 WILL NOT have the HQV Reon chipset. It will have Anchor Bay Technologies (ABT) Chipset. Hope that helps!
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It does not compare. The 55x900a is a 4k tv. The audio system is far superior. The picture quality is far superior.
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I think you'd be much happier with the Toshiba 32RV525R 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Amazon has now at $389 with free shipping. At you distance the larger screen will be much better and the 32" probably has wider viewing angle too.
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Hi Michael...I'm over here in Saudi Arabia. I have a 3 year old 50" widescreen Samsung LCD with DVI input (through the component in it will play 720p and 1080i). You seem to be very knowledgable and my question to you is....If I buy the Toshiba HD and get the HDMI to DVI adapter do you think I will be able to watch HD on this TV????.....Anyone??? I do have a Samsung 32" widescreen HDTV ready in the bedroom so I will be able to use it there if it doesn't work on the other one downstairs.
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Toshiba seemly isn't playing "the game" bigger is better. Movie theaters have only a 500:1 contrast ratio. If you like going to the movies, you'll like pretty much anything better than this. Don't let your ego make the decision for you. Understand what they are actually talking about. See following article:http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/contrast-ratio.html Is Toshiba's mentioned CR static or dynamic? There are 2 kinds of contrast ratio - static (CR) & dynamic (DCR). From what I understand, a static contrast ratio of 800:1 translates into something much LARGER in dynamic contrast ratio (something like 8000:1 - sorry I don't know exactly). So, be sure to compare apples to apples - CR to CR & DCR to DCR. Toshiba uses what they call "Dynamic Contrast (4 Mode)". I don't know if its the same as what the industry calls dynamic contrast, but they seem to want you to "see it & compare" (see "Contract Ratio???" thread for others who have posted approximate contrast ratios for this TV, if you must have one)
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I just purchased a 550 from Circuit City last week. They are one of the few stores that puts a 550 650 750 side by side. The audio on all 3 was the same, average at best. This is what I found with almost all LCD HDTV with small speakers. I bought the 550 because my eyes could see very little difference if any between the 3. Most difference was the options. The Samsung did have the best picture.