Is this TV too low end to bother with? I notice it doesn't have a DVI input, but I suppose I could get a DVI->HDMI converter cable.My question is whether or not this TV is too low end to bother with. Its certainly not super cheap.... Is this TV too low end to bother with? I notice it doesn't have a DVI input, but I suppose I could get a DVI->HDMI converter cable.My question is whether or not this TV is too... » Read More Is this TV too low end to bother with? I notice it doesn't have a DVI input, but I suppose I could get a DVI->HDMI converter cable.My question is whether or not this TV is too low end to bother with. Its certainly not super cheap.... « Show Less
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What you really want is HDMI (Hi Def Multimedia Interface) which is the successor to the old DVI. The fact that this one has two (most current offerings only have one) is even a plus. Other than that I don't know much about this particular unit except Samsung a year ago was I felt one of the leaders in HD TV's with their DLP offerings. BUT, it's definately not low end when it has 2 HDMI's - better than any old DVI.
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those converter boxes to get one that does 1080p with decent quality and without adding a bunch of input lag... you might as well get a new xboxwhy a TV manufacturer would put a VGA input on a 1080p TV and not support 1920x1080 through that VGA input i'll never know
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My guess Gus is that when you''re first setting it to "external monitor", it's initially at a resolution that the TV can't handle, and thus the TV doesn't recognize the input. I found that with this TV, the best resolution for AWESOME clarity is 1360x768. In addition, the forms of resolution that your PC can output will depend on your video card. The forms of resolution might also vary depending on if you use VGA or DVI, as with my laptop. If you have a DVI output on your PC I would HIGHLY suggest that you buy a DVI-to-HDMI cable!!! (It doesn't need to be an expensive one because with digital cables there's no need for shielding). My guess Gus is that when you''re first setting it to "external monitor", it's initially at a resolution that the TV can't handle, and thus the TV doesn't recognize the input. I found that with this TV, the best resolution for AWESOME clarity is 1360x768. In addition, the forms of resolution that your PC can output will depend on your video card. The forms of resolution might also vary depending on if you use VGA or DVI, as with my laptop. If you have a DVI output on your PC I would HIGHLY suggest that you buy a DVI-to-HDMI cable!!! (It doesn't need to be an expensive one because... » Read More My guess Gus is that when you''re first setting it to "external monitor", it's initially at a resolution that the TV can't handle, and thus the TV doesn't recognize the input. I found that with this TV, the best resolution for AWESOME clarity is 1360x768. In addition, the forms of resolution that your PC can output will depend on your video card. The forms of resolution might also vary depending on if you use VGA or DVI, as with my laptop. If you have a DVI output on your PC I would HIGHLY suggest that you buy a DVI-to-HDMI cable!!! (It doesn't need to be an expensive one because with digital cables there's no need for shielding). « Show Less
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I think Larry is spot on. If you have another HDMI handy, swap that in there. if it still persists, return it for another converter box.
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I haven't tried HDMI to DVI. I can't really test it either because I don't have that kind of cable. I can't see why is shouldn't work though. The output is pretty much a passthrough.
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This, and any 22" or larger LCD monitor, is going to give a softer image when using an analog input like VGA. It really can't be avoided when you get to these sizes and resolutions in LCD, unless you get a truly expensive monitor meant for graphic design artists. It will work, but it won't be as crisp or clear as if it were connected via HDMI or DVI. That's just what you deal with when you switch to large LCDs. However, for a VGA image, this looks pretty darn good. The review you read might have neglected to calibrate the monitor properly once connected via VGA. It's not washed-out at all... It's just not as crystal-crisp as a digital source.
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Actually it states it can produce near 4k quality images. Quote from description, "In fact, Q+ is the only HDTV to accept a 4K signal-and it will play back at near-4K resolution. (Effective resolution up to 3840x2160)." That being said I wouldn't say it takes a 4k source and downgrades it to "full hd" though that might be the case since it's 1080p but utilizing all those extra subpixels. Technically it would be a matter of how one views their info. I guess we can just call this a Hybrid, an oddball, something completely different from what everyone else is doing. Call it Sharps in between Full HD & 4k. A tv that isn't quite 4k but is better than 1080p. As much as I'd love a 4k set I'm not paying the price of admission like I did w/ LCD/True HD a [wow] decade ago. This is going to the Wish List and I'll be looking for some reviews online
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I have the same tv "60pw9363" and the same problem with the dvi input. It looks just like your picture.How much did it cost you for the dvi board? I had never used the dvi input and I'd bet it never worked...
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So its not really 120hz or... what? I just bought the LN40C630, and I notice a lot of juddering still, like its not really working. In the store compared to the other tvs this one looked great during action scenes, but now that i have it in the house, i swear this thing is just as juddery. I messed with the settings for auto-motion and it seems like it may have even gotten worse *confused*....
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You could always buy the DVI to HDMI connector I did and works great! only about 6 dollars if you really want the monitor :)
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Thank you for your advice, Sandra. Yes, I connected the monitor via HDMI. So now I have 3 cable, HDMI, DVI to D-Sub, and DVI to DVI cable. Which cable do you suggest to make a good picture ? Thanks again.
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To all the people bad mouthing this 47" toshiba 1080p lcd tv: IT'S YOUR LOSS!I bought this tv for the $1199 & so far-no regret. I had read all the reviews & saw that most of the negatives were from people who had ordered previously through a 3rd party vendor & received a 42" instead of a 47". Also some complained about a 'green shift or push'--I have not seen it. Maybe this sale batch of tv's were improved. There are so many ways to adjust the color, but it looked good right out of the box so I only made minor adjustments. Glad I got it & the 52" Toshiba when they were on sale-'cause of the savings & the good quality. To all the people bad mouthing this 47" toshiba 1080p lcd tv: IT'S YOUR LOSS!I bought this tv for the $1199 & so far-no regret. I had read all the reviews & saw that most of the negatives were from people who had ordered previously through a 3rd party vendor & received a 42" instead of a 47". Also some complained about a 'green shift or push'--I have not seen it. Maybe this sale batch of tv's were improved. There are so many ways to adjust the color, but it looked good right out of the box so I only made minor adjustments. Glad I got it & the 52" Toshiba when they... » Read More To all the people bad mouthing this 47" toshiba 1080p lcd tv: IT'S YOUR LOSS!I bought this tv for the $1199 & so far-no regret. I had read all the reviews & saw that most of the negatives were from people who had ordered previously through a 3rd party vendor & received a 42" instead of a 47". Also some complained about a 'green shift or push'--I have not seen it. Maybe this sale batch of tv's were improved. There are so many ways to adjust the color, but it looked good right out of the box so I only made minor adjustments. Glad I got it & the 52" Toshiba when they were on sale-'cause of the savings & the good quality. « Show Less
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To the best of my knowledge HDMI cables should be backwards compatible, it'd be weird if it wasn't. Is everything else plugged in and connected properly, right TV input etc... Do you have any other HDMI cables to try out?
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I have the same problem, same tv, same dvi to hdmi adapter, etc...Except I've got an ATI Radeon 8500.I wonder if it's an issue with the tv input and not the video card? Did you ever find a resolution?
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It works fine with Dual-Link DVI (which I use) and Display Port. Everyone who has problems is using HDMI, which is designed to only support resolutions up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz (1080p). HDMI does support higher resolutions, like 4K, but only at much lower refresh rates (30 herz or 24 herz). HDMI also supports frame-packing (for three-dimensional television) and other features commonly found in televisions but not necessarily computer monitors. HDMI was designed by the television industry, so it supports the resolutions and frequencies used by televisions, but not necessarily the ones found in computer monitors. Or to put it in layman's terms - you should be using a cable and connection with a computer monitor that is designed for a computer monitor (DVI, Dual-Link DVI, or Display Port). Although there is a lot of overlap between television technologies and computer monitor technologies, they are not the same. So don't be surprised if a computer monitor has problems using a connection and cable that is designed for television when operating the monitor at resolutions or refresh rates that are not commonly found in televisions.
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Why on Earth would you subject yourself to an expensive and clunky dual-DVI converter instead of just using a Displayport cable??? I see this advice all the time and it dismays me.Oh, wait. It looks like this turkey actually doesn't have a DP input?? The mind boggles. That alone disqualifies it for me, a few more bucks gets a 2713HM.
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HDMI port 3 will always work, just like any other HDMI Port, you don't have to worry about it being a strange port, aside from whatever it may say "In your owners manual". I have been told by others that the tv has been updated to where all ports are 4k capable. But in my own personal owners manual, it says that on my tv, the only HDMI port capable of 4k is port 3. Now, when the person said to me that all ports were now 4k capable, he did so by saying that the tv he got was an American version or model number, but when I got mine, it had some added characters which to me suggest I was sent a foreign model when I ordered mine from Amazon, and not the US model. I think my model numbers end in AU, so I don't want to have to find the book at the moment, but regardless, HDMI port 3 in the owners manual "I" got said that it was the 4k port. I know I use it myself for 4k on my PC. I don't use a small Monitor for my pc, just my tv, and everything I do is from the TV, so it was simply easier to use this port, knowing it was the fastest port, whether or not it was 4k capable, because I would prefer the highest FPS from the Pc, vs the 30FPS that may be possible on the slower ports, if they in fact are slower. So don't worry, the tv is great, and the 3d is some of the best I've ever seen. The tv can manage your pc gaming, you won't need a small monitor anymore. If your worried about anything, don't. A great TV:) From an avid gamer, and lover of Movies in 3d, this is a fantastic model television.