1—we have phios tv with Verizon and right now we only have the basic set top box….is it better to run the regular tv slash antenna out or s video—b/c the s video out does 4801 but it is kinda bumpy—but we were using a cheaper cable to test, when we used a better cable it still was bumpy but not as bad—so if did I would get a great cable and it wouldn’t be a problem

2-do component cables for the Wii really make a big difference or are they not really worth it

3-Halo 3 on s-video looks fan freaking tactic, but with the core unit is that the best video we can get from it

4—what is DNR and how strong do I need it to be set

5-the guy who sold us the tv (sears) said the only thing using 1080p right now is Blu-ray is that true, and that the HD signals we will get will be in 720—is a HD Antenna a good purchase or are they going to be phased out with the change to digital?

I will try to help the best I can.

1. I am not sure on this one.
2. I have a 32" Samsung LCD and the component cables made a big difference for me. They look better on LCD's
then on Plasma in my experience so you should get them no question.
3. Do not have a 360 so not sure here.
4. cannot help you here.
5. Not sure about the Blu Ray only 1080p thing, As for an antenna, just get an amplified one from Walmart that
says something about HD on it. There is not HD antennas, that is a marketing ploy. You can pick up HD
signals with rabbit ears. I bought an amplified antenna for my 32" LCD and I can get 5 HD channels, a couple
in 1080i. The picture is flawless, so I would try it for sure. If you are near a big city you can pick up more. I
do not HD cable or anything so I love it. I can watch football Sundays in HD and some of my favorite shows
on Fox, ABC, CBS, and CW come through in HD. You can get a good antenna that can hide behind the TV for
less than $40, so get it and be pleased.

PM me and let me know how the component cables and antenna work for you.

I hope that I was able to help a little.

The Wii looks awful on LCDs compared to Plasmas unfortunately. There will be a lot of aliasing on the LCD, and colors will be darker, blacks less defined. Component cables help, but because you went LCD, prepare for aliasing hell.

1080p is really only used for gaming. 1080i and 1080p are the same for watching movies because the run at a lower frame rate.

1) I'd use S-video, but make sure you get a decent cable, since S-video carries an analog signal.

2) Definitely. With component cables, you can display in 480p widescreen. That should be reason enough to get them.

3) With the X360 Core, the best thing you can get is component video, which is a borderline-necessity for an HDTV owner. If Halo 3 looks amazing to you now, wait until you see it displayed in 1080p widescreen. :)

4) I'm not sure, I'm afraid.

5) HD television channels only display in 720p, true. However, your X360 (and PS3, if you own one) can also display in 1080p for most games.

1. The problem is probably the TV. The issue with less expensive HDTV's, is usualy the upscaling of SD. (The HD images usually look close enough to feel the same in your home)

2. Yes

3. No, You can get HD out of the Core, just buy the HD cables.

4. No clue.

5. He is wrong. The 360 will do 1080p in games. (just not movies if you have the HD add-on and no HDMI).

Congratz on the TV!

answering your questions completley out of order.

DNR helps reduce picture noise. when an image gets blown up that big, and is that clear you are going to see noise from interference. This helps reduce that on your TV, making a clearer picture.

No TV broadcasts are done in 1080p, some are 1080i. Blu-ray and HD DVD are then only two things that can attain 1080p. HD DVD is basically dead, so blu-ray is the only thing I would reccomend for 1080p viewing.

Try using component cables and switiching the 360 setting for HD (the switch is on the cables)

The Wii looks like crap on an LCD, sorry, I don't think component cables will make to much of a difference, but some should be seen.

I can't answer your first question.

You are going to want a PS3 if you get this TV. Blu-ray viewing is AWESOME and the PS3 has some pretty good games out now, with some huge blockbusters on the horizon.  Hope the wife lets you pick one up.

@naz--i dont think darks will be a problem--it has this setting that supes them up

also playing GH3 looked great with just regular cables so i am wondering if the cables will help sharpen it up

2- Yes, without a doubt. Component cables make the image much better on the Wii. Buy some good ones if you can, preferably the official ones.

^to all---thanks