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I friend of mine is asking for recomendations for a 40~42" LCD that works with the Neo (handles the odd refresh issue). Since I don't have experience with every LCD TV sets out there, I figured I would turn here for advice.

Keep in mind, he's not looking for a CRT (my recommendation) because he only wants one TV and something that works with modern equipment as well as his modified Neo.

I read through the other thread on TV feedback, but that was mainly CRT sets. Any input would be greatly appreciated for an LCD.

So, any tested and verified working 40~42 LCD sets with component video and svideo, please reply with make & model...

Thanks in advance,
Jeff
 
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JMKurtz said:
I friend of mine is asking for recomendations for a 40~42" LCD that works with the Neo (handles the odd refresh issue). Since I don't have experience with every LCD TV sets out there, I figured I would turn here for advice.

Keep in mind, he's not looking for a CRT (my recommendation) because he only wants one TV and something that works with modern equipment as well as his modified Neo.

I read through the other thread on TV feedback, but that was mainly CRT sets. Any input would be greatly appreciated for an LCD.

So, any tested and verified working 40~42 LCD sets with component video and svideo, please reply with make & model...

Thanks in advance,
Jeff
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well your friend could go for a LCD TV with a refresh rate of 120hz or higher. ive looked at tvs side by side and i see a big difference. so next time you go to a electronic store keep your eys's out for the HZ. because thats what will get rid of the motion blur.

p.s. keep your eyes open for some Panasonic models they have an amazing refresh rate :D . ill try to get you the exact model im talking about
 
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supervito said:
well your friend could go for a LCD TV with a refresh rate of 120hz or higher. ive looked at tvs side by side and i see a big difference. so next time you go to a electronic store keep your eys's out for the HZ. because thats what will get rid of the motion blur.

p.s. keep your eyes open for some Panasonic models they have an amazing refresh rate :D . ill try to get you the exact model im talking about
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Not what he meant but it's ok. The Neo's refresh rate isn't exactly 60hz so some TVs have it flipping, rolling picture or not display anything at all.

Honestly if he wants to play his Neo on any LCD he might want to consider an XRGB+ or something.
 
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I honestly think RGB Scart and the likes looks terrible on my LCD TV (SHARP Aquos 32") but your NeobitzS via S-Video looks the best possible, even beats Component in my opinion. Component on the Neobitz seems to have issues with my TV, it works, but when I make a shot with say Metal Slug the screen flashes white.

I don't think you can beat NeobitzS with SVideo on LCD.
 
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Those 50 dollar RGB/Component to VGA HD converters should work. I can play Raiden Fighters on my LCD, which due to it's around 56-7ish hz refresh rate will not work with any other converter I've tried.
 
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What would be the best settings for a MVS system to play on a Plasma TV?
 
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An XRGB-3 with the NEO via RGB is wonderful (although you need to change the AFC setting, it is just a few clicks away on the XRGB-3 menu)

Here are some photos taken from a 46" LCD:

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There's more info at: http://retrogaming.hazard-city.de/
 
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Not what he meant but it's ok. The Neo's refresh rate isn't exactly 60hz so some TVs have it flipping, rolling picture or not display anything at all.
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So some LCD's can do 59.94Hz and some can't? I think all CRT TV's can do 59.94Hz (CRTs are analogue anyway so they would have more room for error (more flexible with inputs), compared to a digital monitor like an LCD).
Component would better than s-video, but some LCD's also have SCART inputs that support RGB, so that would be better still.
Some LCD's on the market in Australia are 50Hz, and some are 100Hz. The refresh rate would need to be at least 60Hz, and preferably higher than that.
As far as LCD brands go, I have heard that Sony and Samsung are definitely the best, and between the rest of the brands there's not so much difference.
 
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Does anyone know if there's anywhere u can get a 1080p widescreen CRT (with HDMI inputs)? Or has something like that has never been made by any brand? It looks like there are some 1080p widescreen CRT computer monitors, but they probably wouldn't be suitable to use as a tv (for one thing they are not big enough).
 
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As far as I know no 1080p60 CRT exists. The display method behind CRT's is based on interlacing, ex: drawing alternating lines. 1080i60 is common for HD CRT's and some do have HDMI inputs.
 
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I have had good luck with Samsung sets working with the Neo over component. Before I bought my last set, I took my Neo up to Best Buy and asked if they minded if I hooked it up for this very reason. The sales guy was very interested in seeing my system and encouraged me to go ahead. I would recommend this approach to your friend if he is able. It allows you to be sure before you go through all the trouble of bringing it home.
 
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CRT's can look very good in 1080i (even though it's not 1080p, the CRT technology is better than LCD or plasma, so that makes up for it to some extent). Maybe a 1080i widescreen CRT (with HDMI) would be a good compromise (if you had to have only one TV). Personally I prefer to have a separate CRT for my Neo. If it had a HDMI input, it might be possible to run RGB from the Neo into it (with a video converter). I've tried component on my 76cm Panasonic widescreen EDTV (a few years old) and the Neo looks very good when you set it to 4:3 mode (with the black bars on each side of the picture, but in the right ratio).
 
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