Many 1080p HDTV's won't accept a 1080p signal over anything but HDMI. Many Toshibas fall into this category. If you can give me the model number I'll tell you for sure.
I don't think it matters. I have a Pioneer Elite ($1200) receiver and it doesn't support 1.3. I really doubt any one but richie rich would care.Ejaywillie
Denon's AVR-3808ci will retail for about $1,500 or so and supports HDMI 1.3. It's really quite a bargain when you consider that it's less than many 1080p HDTV displays. I've never really understood why so many people will spend more than $2,000 on a TV then cheap out and pay $300 for a home theater in a box piece of crap to compliment it.
Make sure it supports optical cable,true surround sounds,THX certified,Dolby digital pro logic II,DTS,HDMI if possible and spend at least 300$ + up imo.ballerking
"THX Certification" is useless for just about 99.9% of home theater applications, especially for someone looking for a $300 system.
[QUOTE="ramey70"]I really don't see the advantages of using HDMI 1.3 in the 360. Seems like more of a red herring arguement from Sony fans. The PS3 can use it because of the integrated Bluray player. In which case, the PS3 would be immensely crippled with a 1.2 output. I think Microsoft knows the writing is on the wall regarding the imminent defeat of HD-DVD and felt that it would be useless to integrate a 1.3 HDMI connection in the unit with no integrated HD-DVDdrive to speak of.terrellpakeman
Funny how the PS3 has 1.3, but they're flagship XBR2s were using HDMI 1.1.
Sony's new flagship HDTV, the Bravia X2550, will feature dual HDMI 1.3 inputs and will ship on April 25th. They will also support x.vColor supported by HDMI 1.3
I really don't see the advantages of using HDMI 1.3 in the 360. Seems like more of a red herring arguement from Sony fans. The PS3 can use it because of the integrated Bluray player. In which case, the PS3 would be immensely crippled with a 1.2 output. I think Microsoft knows the writing is on the wall regarding the imminent defeat of HD-DVD and felt that it would be useless to integrate a 1.3 HDMI connection in the unit with no integrated HD-DVDdrive to speak of.
I have that same TV but the 56" version. You don't need VGA cables to get the full benefit. Component will pass 1080p signals from games. The only benefit VGA will give you is upscaling DVD capability.
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