I bought a new Plasma TV, now what?

[GTsetGO]

PS3 again. can't go wrong with it.

also, let me know if you need any HDMI cables. i can get them wholesale.

Originally Posted by GTsetGO

PS3 again. can't go wrong with it.

also, let me know if you need any HDMI cables. i can get them wholesale.

I appreciate the offer.

On that note, since I am new to this HDMI stuff. Am I going to need HDMI cables for ALL of my components (XBOX 360, DVR, Blu Ray, etc)?

Originally Posted by Darrell

I appreciate the offer.

On that note, since I am new to this HDMI stuff. Am I going to need HDMI cables for ALL of my components (XBOX 360, DVR, Blu Ray, etc)?

Only if you want to be like,"WOW!" And only if you have HDMI inputs for all of your components.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

Only if you want to be like,"WOW!" And only if you have HDMI inputs for all of your components.

Outputs Mario. Outputs. You can get HDMI switchers if you run out of inputs.
(there are also external HD upconverters, but that's probably unnecessary for a system at this level)

Some stuff is debatable, like the Wii. IIRC, it's only a 480p output, so the difference is minor.

Unless you have an HD-DVR, your current DVR might not have the connector.

Remember, component video (YPbPr) can go up to 1080i, whereas HDMI goes up to 1080p currently. Depending on the source resolution, there might be no difference and no reason to upgrade. HDMI does carry a digital audio signal that component video would require to be carried on a separate cable(s), and for digital audio, you would need TOSlink or digital coax.

A lot of what you do with cabling also depends on if you have a surround sound system and how it is designed, configured and installed and can get quite convoluted in a hurry depending on number of components and their connections.

[stewshi]

Originally Posted by Darrell

I appreciate the offer.

On that note, since I am new to this HDMI stuff. Am I going to need HDMI cables for ALL of my components (XBOX 360, DVR, Blu Ray, etc)?

You DVR, Xbox 360, PS3, Blu Ray will need the HDMI cable in order to get the best picture out of the unit. It is also the easiest since its just one cable for both the picture and the sound.

Do How many ports do you have?

For my house I have a Xbox 360 and PS3 and the cable box installed so I just need 3 HDMI ports on the TV. The fourth is usually just used if I need to hook up the camcorder or anything else to be viewed on the TV including a laptop if you have a port on that also.

Originally Posted by stewshi

You DVR, Xbox 360, PS3, Blu Ray will need the HDMI cable in order to get the best picture out of the unit. It is also the easiest since its just one cable for both the picture and the sound.

Do How many ports do you have?

For my house I have a Xbox 360 and PS3 and the cable box installed so I just need 3 HDMI ports on the TV. The fourth is usually just used if I need to hook up the camcorder or anything else to be viewed on the TV including a laptop if you have a port on that also.

It has three HDMI inputs. So that will cover Blu Ray, XBOX, and Cable.