[mythtv-users] Is Wider better?

[Scott]

On Apr 30, 2007, at 11:05 AM, Peter A. Daly wrote:

> In the next few months I'll be in the market for a new LCD screen  
> for a small/medium sized room.  It will be replacing a 19" CRT TV.
>
> I think I've decided to go the LCD computer monitor route rather  
> than the LCD TV route.  We watch exclusively (right now) SD  
> recorded from TV content.

So, SD content is 4:3, not 16:9 wide screen format....

> Budget wise, it looks like a 22" widescreen or 20" (normal) display  
> is the choice it's coming down to.
>
> Would I be better off with a 20" 4:3 display instead of a  
> widescreen?  The 22" widescreen seems like the obvious choice on  
> the surface, but since I mostly watch SD content, would I be better  
> off with the 4:3 20"?

I would say stick with a 4:3 screen unless you get into DVD watching  
or HDTV. The ideal screen is one that fits the content format you  
watch the most of.

>
> I don't currently own a widescreen, but have heard they are not  
> great for SD content.  However, it looks like widescreen's are all  
> the rage.  Thanks for any advice.

Resist the rage and buy what fits your viewing style :)

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Scott