I chose 3 games for X-MAS... PS3 $400 + GT5P, MotorStorm 2, GRID + HDMI cable. Good choose?
Speaking of HDMI...my HDTV in fact do not have HDMI. Mine is a flatpanel 23' LCD HDTV made by Philips. I got it last year for $500 includes two composites, one component, one component for HD display, one VGA, and one DVI and that's pretty much it. I wish it has HDMI too.
This is what I exactly have.
Features:
* Vivid, natural and razor sharp images
* High-definition LCD WXGA display, 1366×768p
* HDTV Monitor for the highest quality display of HDTV signals
* Crystal Clear III for natural images with enhanced quality
* 3D combfilter separates colors for a razor-sharp image
* Exciting and lifelike sound
* Incredible Surround™ for enhanced audio enjoyment
* Slim, stylish design to complement your interior
* Compact and slim design that fits in every room
* PC input lets you also use your TV as a PC monitor
* Auto Picture to personalize your viewing
* Auto Sound uses pre-defined sound settings for better sound
Specifications:
* Aspect ratio: 16×9 Widescreen
* Brightness: 500 cd/m²
* Contrast ratio (typical): 450:1
* Diagonal screen size: 23 inch / 58 cm
* Display screen type: LCD WXGA Active Matrix TFT
* Picture enhancement: Crystal Clear III, Progressive Scan, Sharpness Adjustment, 3D Combfilter
* Screen enhancement: Anti-Reflection coated screen
* Viewing angle (H / V): 140 / 125 degree
* Panel resolution: 1366×768p
* Response time (typical): 16 ms
* Sound System: Mono, Stereo, SAP
* Output power (RMS): 2×5W
* Sound Enhancement: Incredible Surround
* Built-in speakers: 2
* Ease of Installation: Automatic Tuning System (ATS), Autostore, Fine Tuning, PLL Digital Tuning
* Ease of Use: AutoPicture, AutoSound, Menu Control, On Screen Display, Top Controls, Auto Volume Leveller (AVL)
* Tuner bands: Hyperband, S-Channel, UHF, VHF
* TV system: NTSC, PAL N, PAL M
* Video Playback: NTSC, PAL
* Tuner Display: PLL
Connectivity
* F-Type (75 ohm)
* PC Audio in
* PC-In VGA
* DVI-D
* Analog audio Left/Right out
* Composite video (CVBS) out
* AV 1: Audio L/R in, YPbPr (2fh)
* AV 2: Audio L/R in, Component Video in
* AV 3: Audio L/R in, CVBS in, S-Video Y/C
* Number of AV connections: 3
It can go up between 720p to 1080i. 1080p obviously seems out of the picture so...anyway, I was thinking of trying to get HDMI to DVI cable that could fit in the back of the TV for the PS3. I tried the HDMI to DVI converter and it didnt fit well in there it was too big so I had to get the smaller plugger to fit in right.
It is well known that DVI and HDMI do carry the same video signal but DVI do not carry the audio signal. I heard somewhere that they said you can still use the composite/component cable with red and white connectors for audio while using the HDMI to DVI cable at the same time...is that true? and will it REALLY go up to 1080p? I'm sorry but I just had to ask so I hope I get some answers on this. Thanks!