HD TV Question

[MichaelRW]

I have an older HD TV, 2001 Pioneer Elite Pro 610HD without an HDMI connection. If I buy a blueray player will I or won't I get true HD since the HDMI is not there? Or is it going to be close enough to not worry about it?

[c00nhunterjoe]

it is close when using the component cables but you will notice a difference if you got an hdmi equipped tele

[Landonsrt]

It wont be the same. HD's from back then are not the same as tv's from 2-3 years ago to now. 1080I was the thing 3+ years ago. Now its 1080P (more Pixels = clearer picture). If you do not have a tv with HDMI, it will not be true modern HD. Plus newer tv's have faster processors. 120 Hertz, 240 hertz. Clearer sharper picture transitioning.

HDMI makes a HUGE difference! It will be just like watching regular DVD's without it.

[Charger_Croatia]

I've got new HD TV few months ago with built-in HDMI receiver. It is HUGE difference between picture on HD compared to my older Sony LCD, I could hardly believe. 

[MichaelRW]

Thanks so much for your responses. I have decided to hold off on a blu ray player until I update to a new flat screen HD TV. Don't know when that will be though.

[c00nhunterjoe]

lots of things to look at in your choices, mine is a 600 hz, its pretty dam incredible as i upgraded from a 10 year old tube tv......

[myk]

Just walking around these days I can't help but notice how much cheaper HD sets are.  I picked up my 50" in '05 for $1400.  I can buy a 50" with 1080p now for a little over $700 if I go to the right place.  Good time to be a 'techie, I guess.

Have you guys seen any of those blu-ray demos where the playback is sooooooooo sharp and lifelike that a movie looks as if it was filmed in video?  I went to Sears yesterday and walked by some super setup.  They had the new Star Trek playing and it was like, dare I say it, almost being there.  Trippy...