- Jan 18, 2016
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For starters: I live in rural Western MA with Verizon DSL (3.3 Mbps download and 0.7 upload speed). I tend to use Netflix and Amazon on my older 21" 2010 iMac and it works fine (for non-HD streaming) and some HD downloads.
My TV is a 30" 2001 HD-ready Loewe Aconda 9303, used only for DVD collection (don't like tv), using a Denon Pure Progressive DVD2800 (purchased simultaneously in 2001) that upgraded pic quality to 1080. I have yet to see a flat screen that comes close to the Aconda pic quality so I am very hesitant to get rid of it.
For those who suggest Smart TVs (as a second set), it appears I would basically be paying for screen size (internet speed would render other features like HD or 4X more or less useless/inaccessible). There's still the picture quality which doesn't compare. Lots of white lines and other imperfections in virtually every set I ever see displayed in a store. So I want to take advantage of the pic quality of my old set.
Which brings me to a converter/connection solution between my Aconda and HDMI streaming devices and BluRay/DVD player (Denon is starting to stick plus obviously I need to expand my collection). ROKU 1 will supposedly work for streaming. (I'd do Apple TV but it doesn't hook in Amazon), so I can get Amazon to stream (day to day) on the much better Aconda (vs. iMac). Not sure I can upgrade to Roku 3 or 4 (in case I ever get a second set) and use a converter.
For getting the HD effect in some instances, if I can download content, then later play it through the Aconda (vs streaming outright), it could be a nice experience compared to alternatives, even my iMac, but I am not sure the Roku addresses that or I need to connect to the iMac for the content resident there.
As for watching my old DVDs and expanding my collection (for which BluRay or download is only option), there is the added issue of what and how to connect.
I have a VGA connection, multiple S-Video and Component Video inputs on the back of the Aconda. Have pix but cannot upload here.
Suggestions?
My TV is a 30" 2001 HD-ready Loewe Aconda 9303, used only for DVD collection (don't like tv), using a Denon Pure Progressive DVD2800 (purchased simultaneously in 2001) that upgraded pic quality to 1080. I have yet to see a flat screen that comes close to the Aconda pic quality so I am very hesitant to get rid of it.
For those who suggest Smart TVs (as a second set), it appears I would basically be paying for screen size (internet speed would render other features like HD or 4X more or less useless/inaccessible). There's still the picture quality which doesn't compare. Lots of white lines and other imperfections in virtually every set I ever see displayed in a store. So I want to take advantage of the pic quality of my old set.
Which brings me to a converter/connection solution between my Aconda and HDMI streaming devices and BluRay/DVD player (Denon is starting to stick plus obviously I need to expand my collection). ROKU 1 will supposedly work for streaming. (I'd do Apple TV but it doesn't hook in Amazon), so I can get Amazon to stream (day to day) on the much better Aconda (vs. iMac). Not sure I can upgrade to Roku 3 or 4 (in case I ever get a second set) and use a converter.
For getting the HD effect in some instances, if I can download content, then later play it through the Aconda (vs streaming outright), it could be a nice experience compared to alternatives, even my iMac, but I am not sure the Roku addresses that or I need to connect to the iMac for the content resident there.
As for watching my old DVDs and expanding my collection (for which BluRay or download is only option), there is the added issue of what and how to connect.
I have a VGA connection, multiple S-Video and Component Video inputs on the back of the Aconda. Have pix but cannot upload here.
Suggestions?
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