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On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 16:59:38 -0400, "J. Clarke"
wrote: Then rig it for silent running. No, I like using my Viewsonic N6 just fine, thx. It also upscales the image as high as 1280x1024. I tired the internal TV Tuner method already and it is inferior to the N6 method. And as someone else pointed out already I can connect an X-Box or PS2 and play it on my computer monitor. But I doubt I'll do that as console games are not my bag. |
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maggot wrote:
On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 16:59:38 -0400, "J. Clarke" wrote: I'm not trying to be argumentative but I've never understood the appeal of such devices as the N6. Then rig it for silent running. No, I like using my Viewsonic N6 just fine, thx. It also upscales the image as high as 1280x1024. Is that just a comment or are you saying that that's somehow an advantage? If an advantage I have no trouble upscaling to the maximum resolution of any monitor I attach. I tired the internal TV Tuner method already and it is inferior to the N6 method. Inferior in what way? And what were you using for a capture board? I doubt that Viewsonic makes their own chips for the thing, which means that they use the same Conexant or Brooktree or Phillips chip as everybody else. And as someone else pointed out already I can connect an X-Box or PS2 and play it on my computer monitor. What prevents you from doing this with any capture board that has composite or S-video inputs? Heck, you don't need a tuner, all you need is a VIVO board for that. But I doubt I'll do that as console games are not my bag. -- --John Reply to jclarke at ae tee tee global dot net (was jclarke at eye bee em dot net) |
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If the HDTV is CRT based what kind of refresh rates are we talking here? 60Hz?
For text doesn't 60Hz introduce an annoying flicker? If not 60Hz what are the refresh rates for all the native resolutions of HDTV? Do ATI drivers (and/or games) support HDTV resolutions? -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) |
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On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:36:58 -0400, "J. Clarke"
wrote: I'm not trying to be argumentative but I've never understood the appeal of such devices as the N6. Features Experience high-definition video or TV on an LCD, CRT or projection display Enjoy up to 181 channels of high-resolution TV (1280x1024) at full screen in 24-bit color. Simply connect the NextVision N6 to your antenna or cable feed; or connect to your satellite, cable box or HDTV set-top-box and enjoy precision scaled HDTV on your display or projector. Create and view digital content on your high-resolution display The NextVision N6 is compatible with industry-standard digital cameras and camcorders through its multiple video input connections. You can view your own video content in multiple resolutions up to 1280x1024. Enjoy full-screen, high-definition video entertainment with or without your PC Simply connect your DVD, VCR or gaming console to the NextVision N6 and enjoy your favorite movies on your high-resolution display or projector. The NextVision N6 provides component video (YPbPr), S-video, composite (RCA) video connectors, audio pass-through and front-panel headphone support with or without your PC. Advanced scaling technology, reverse 3:2 pull down and digital 3-D comb filter The NextVision N6 provides reverse 3:2 pull down correction that eliminates jitter from DVD movies that originated from motion picture film. A digital 3-D comb filter, motion and adaptive de-interlacing improves the clarity and sharpness of the video image. TV/Video input compatibility 480i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i RGB output capability 640x480, 800x600, 852x480, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x768, 1280x1024 Picture-in-picture viewing When connected to a PC you can view a video or TV window over your data screen. Closed caption technology* Displays text overlay of spoken audio over video. SAP/MTS Stereo* Allows the reception of audio other than main programming audio. Parental control* Built-in V chip allows controlled programming based on a selected rating system. RGB computer pass-through Watch TV or enjoy your DVD movie without turning on your computer. Auto tuning Auto tuning of TV broadcast and cable TV channels. Sleep timer Built-in sleep timer automatically shuts off display at pre-determined times. Easy connection and control The NextVision N6 is an external plug-and-play table-top configuration requiring no software drivers or internal computer installation. Convenient 28-key remote control |
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Wblane wrote:
If the HDTV is CRT based what kind of refresh rates are we talking here? 60Hz? For text doesn't 60Hz introduce an annoying flicker? If not 60Hz what are the refresh rates for all the native resolutions of HDTV? Do ATI drivers (and/or games) support HDTV resolutions? The ATI boards can output HDTV resolutions using component or DVI outputs, but you may need a third party utility called "Powerstrip" to set them. Using DVI the refresh rate set in the video board is pretty much irrelevant as the signal goes through a DAC in the set. Further, TV sets tend to have higher persistence phosphors than CRT monitors. The bottom line is that I've not noticed any flicker using a TV for computer output--the resolution has always been the issue and HD resolves that. -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email) -- --John Reply to jclarke at ae tee tee global dot net (was jclarke at eye bee em dot net) |
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maggot wrote:
On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:36:58 -0400, "J. Clarke" wrote: I'm not trying to be argumentative but I've never understood the appeal of such devices as the N6. Features cut and paste from ad copy snipped Still don't understand the appeal. Take the price of the N6 plus the price of a computer monitor and you can get an HDTV set that does the same thing and displays 1920x1080 insted of 1280x1024. If you want a TV that's a better choice. -- --John Reply to jclarke at ae tee tee global dot net (was jclarke at eye bee em dot net) |
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In article , "J. Clarke" wrote:
maggot wrote: On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 16:59:38 -0400, "J. Clarke" wrote: I'm not trying to be argumentative but I've never understood the appeal of such devices as the N6. Then rig it for silent running. No, I like using my Viewsonic N6 just fine, thx. It also upscales the image as high as 1280x1024. Is that just a comment or are you saying that that's somehow an advantage? If an advantage I have no trouble upscaling to the maximum resolution of any monitor I attach. I tired the internal TV Tuner method already and it is inferior to the N6 method. Inferior in what way? And what were you using for a capture board? I doubt that Viewsonic makes their own chips for the thing, which means that they use the same Conexant or Brooktree or Phillips chip as everybody else. And as someone else pointed out already I can connect an X-Box or PS2 and play it on my computer monitor. What prevents you from doing this with any capture board that has composite or S-video inputs? Heck, you don't need a tuner, all you need is a VIVO board for that. The main point here is that it allows one to eliminate having to have the computer on and being used as a pass thru to do the above. |
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In article , "J. Clarke" wrote:
maggot wrote: On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:36:58 -0400, "J. Clarke" wrote: I'm not trying to be argumentative but I've never understood the appeal of such devices as the N6. Features cut and paste from ad copy snipped Still don't understand the appeal. Take the price of the N6 plus the price of a computer monitor and you can get an HDTV set that does the same thing and displays 1920x1080 insted of 1280x1024. If you want a TV that's a better choice. The appeal being that if you own a projector it makes a very nice tuner to add to the projector. I own a proxima projector and using a vcr for a tuner just doesnt cut it. These N6 boxes have 3D comb filtering , video scaling, etc that makes the 7 foot wide image shine. |
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On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 19:53:20 -0400, "J. Clarke"
wrote: Still don't understand the appeal. Take the price of the N6 plus the price of a computer monitor and you can get an HDTV set that does the same thing and displays 1920x1080 insted of 1280x1024. If you want a TV that's a better choice. But the whole point was that he wants a TV and a monitor that can display text well. The N6 solves that problem. Buying an HDTV doesn't. And using an Xbox through a TV Tuner card requires one to have the computer on and use overlay mode. That's not the same as displaying directly to the monitor without having to have the computer and the console on at the same time. |
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