RE: Considering a Plasma for when Sky HD arrives next year?

["JT @ Home" <Jonathan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Whilst looking around on the web this afternoon, I saw tiny.com are
selling plasma=92s at mucho cheapo price
=20
Although, my knowledge of plasma screens is somewhat limited so I=92m not
sure if they=92re any good or not.
=20
Jonathan.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Don McAllister [mailto:donmc@xxxxxxx]=20
Sent: 28 October 2004 15:37
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Considering a Plasma for when Sky HD arrives next
year?
=20
I was until I saw these two little (!) beauties=85..



http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-bin/shownews.php?id=3D7059



I=92ve currently got a 47=94 Panasonic RP TV (and a Panasonic AE100) and
wa=
s
formulating a plan to replace the RP TV with a 50=92 Plasma. The only
problem
being the cost!. These new Optima RP Tvs appear to fit the bill and at
only
=A31999 for the 50=94 version, they could be classified a bargain (TM
Phil)=
.
Checkout the specs below=85who hoo!!!





World=92s largest HD2+ DLP TV
The ThemeSceneTM RD65 DLPTM TV delivers unparalleled image quality
on a huge 65" 16:9 screen.
HD2+ Digital Light Processing from Texas Instruments coupled with the
finest High Definition image processing components provides an image
of breathtaking clarity with vibrant, perfectly balanced natural colour
and
outstanding detail.
HD-2+ Digital Light ProcessingTM technology from Texas Instruments
Native High Definition resolution for astounding image quality
Faroudja DCDi deinterlacing
Unique furniture grade black high-gloss 'Piano Finish' cabinet
11 inputs including HDMI, DVI (HDCP), Component Progressive and SCART
RGB
Twin tuners for Picture-in-Picture viewing
Specifications
Screen Wide-angle Non-reflective 0.15 mm screenpitch
Native Resolution 1,280 x 720
Contrast Ratio 2000:1
Brightness 400 nits
Lamp Type 120 watt VIP
Lamp Life 8,000 hours
Video Compatibility PAL 576i/576p
NTSC 480i/480p
HD 720p/1080i
Tuner Compatibility 2 x Analogue tuners
PAL I,D,K,B,K
SECAM L
NICAM
Inputs 1 x DVI (with HDCP)
1 x HDMI(via DVI with supplied adaptor)
1 x Component Progressive
1 x Component Interlaced
3 x SCART
2 x S-video
2 x Composite
1 x VGA
Image Processing Faroudja DCDi
Computer Compatibility VGA, SVGA (800 x 600)
XGA (1,024 x 768)
1,280 x 720
SXGA (1,280 x 1,024)
Teletext 2000 Page memory
Level 2.5
Electronic Programme Guide NexTView (for use in Germany
France Switzerland and Belguim)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 151 x 132 x 56 cm
Weight 107 kg
Power Supply AC input 90-260V; Input
Frequency: 50-60Hz
Input Current: 4.5A @ 90VAC
Power Consumption:
250W in operation
8W in standby
Audio NICAM 2 x 15w
Control Advanced Discrete Infra Red control





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