[mythtv-users] HDTV suggestions - Sharp Aquos?

[Armblessed]

I have that exact model.  If you're planning on using an DVI to HDMI to
hook up your machine, plan on hitting a serious snag regarding overscan.
I only experience it when in X-windows since you can tweak MythTV to
compesnate for the overscan issues.  So when I'm in x-windows, I can
only see the very top of my taskbar and have a hard time finding the close
window button at the top right if the application window is switched to
fullscreen.  Most of everything I've have tried in MythTV works just fine
with
the screen tweaking menus so it's not really that much of a problem at all.

I did try it on XP using a little app called Powerstrip.  I was able to
compesnate for the overscan with the DVI to HDMI setup.  I don't have
MCE so I can't vouch for that OS but I can say that I did tackle it with
XP & Powerstrip.

That being said, the TV itself is very nice. I got mine from Newegg for less
than
$899.  For the all the features and picture quality this HDTV gives, it's
still
a great buy.  Excellent picture quality, IMO.  Especially when watching
DVDs.
You'll just have to deal with  the overscan issues while in x-windows.

There was a conversation earlier this week where a fellow named Mark Chang
used a Sharp 32" model with a DVI input with great success. I think the
model
was LC-4032U.  Don't quote me on that though.  I t


On 11/22/06, Jason Pfingstmann <jason at pfingstmann.com> wrote:
>
> I'm looking to buy an LCD TV for around $1000-$1500.  I have my eye on
> the Sharp LC-32D40U.  I know all HDTVs will have overscan, however, I
> have heard that this model has an especially large % overcscan which
> is hard (if not impossible using normal means) to adjust for.  What
> I'm wondering is  if anyone has this model and can verify if this is
> really a major issue with this unit, or if I should look into another
> model?
>
> Also, since I haven't bought it yet, does anyone have a great looking
> HDTV LCD that they have working really well with MythTV that is about
> 32" or so and not too terribly expensive?  Any suggestions would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Jason Pfingstmann
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