HDX vs HX?

[Mike]

What the difference between the 50HDX82 and the 50HX82. The 50HX82 model is about $300 - $400 more. But I can't see any differences. The manufacturer was no help either.

Do you think it's worth getting the HX model over the HDX model?

Thanks!

[Mike]

Anyone? Is this really a tough question?

I think I'll just go with the 50HDX82. I can't see much difference except for price.

[zuerchers]

when i went to toshiba's web site i was only able to find the "50hdx82" and the "50h82". no "hx".

the "hdx" was the more expensive one and there are several diferences, different lenses, different CRTs, etc...

Detailed Specifications:

Improved IDSC™ Pro with 720p Capability
PowerFocus™ HCF Achromatic Lenses
New PowerFocus™ HD Wide CRTs
New TheaterFine™ HD Screen
New CableClear™ DNR
TruView™
New TheaterWide® HD Mode
New HD Dynamic Contrast
New Adjustable DFine™ High Speed VSM
MegaBand Super Wideband Video Amplifier
TouchFocus™
High Contrast TheaterShield™ AR
SRS® WOW
Separate Woofers and Tweeters
New QuickConnect™
New SurfLock™
New TheaterLink™
Dual ColorStream® HD Component Inputs
New DVI with HDCP
Illuminated A/V Universal Remote Control
Cabinet Dimensions (W x H x D):
46-1/8" x 50-3/8" x 21-2/3"
Cabinet Weight: 198 lbs.
UPC: 022265261682

here's the "h"...

Detailed Specifications:

50" HD Wide Screen Projection Television

Improved IDSC™ Pro with 720p Capability
Hyper-Progressive Scanning

New TheaterWide™ HD Mode
New PowerFocus HD II CRTs
TheaterBright Screen with SLD
Built-in High Contrast TheaterShield
Red and Green Color Lens Filters
First Surface Mirror
Wide 160 Degree Viewing Angle
Ambient Light Sensor
Dynamic Quadruple Focus
CableClear™ Digital Noise Reduction

MTS Stereo/SAP with dbx

Sub Bass System
30 W Audio (Total)
Dual Tuner MultiWindow (9), Split Screen PIP
Tri-Lingual Icon On-Screen Display
Closed Captioning on Mute
One Button Sleep Timer

Channel Return
Power Return
Noise Muting

Favorite Channel
Channel Labeling
Movie and Sports Modes
Video Labeling

Video Lock
Individual A/V Settings by Input Type
StableSound®
PIP Sound
Speed Surf
2-Level Mute
Front Panel Lock-Out
Advanced Channel Return/SurfLock™
DVI Upgradeable
Front Panel A/V/S Input
Dual Colorstream® HD Component Video Inputs
Rear A/V/S Inputs (2)
A/V Output
Variable Audio Output
Center Channel Audio Input
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
46-1/8" x 50-3/8" x 21-2/3"
Unit Weight: 193 lbs.
Warranty: 1 Year Parts/Labor, 2 Years Picture Tube
UPC Code: 022265261576

[Mike]

Well the website www.pricesrite.com sales them.

Here's the specs on the 50HX81 I'm assuming the 50HX82 is the newer model

The 50HX81Includes all the Toshiba Cinema Series® HD Wide Screen Projection Television Standard Features Plus:

VIDEO

HDTV Compatible
New IDSC-Pro (Intelligent Digital Scan Conversion) (540p/1080i)
Advanced Digital Video Noise Reduction
New High Contrast PowerFocus™ HCF Lens System
New PowerFocus™ HD Plus CRTs
New TouchFocus™ Auto Digital Convergence
Built-in High Contrast TheaterShield™ AR with Anti-Reflective Coating
New Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)
New Dynamic Contrast
New Cinema Mode (3/2 Pull Down)
AUDIO

New SRS® WOW Sound
New Tweeters
CONVENIENCE

Back Lit A/V Universal Remote Control
Double Window (Split Screen)
Dual-Tuner Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
New One Button Sleep Timer
New Speed Surf
New 2-Level Mute
New Front Panel Lock-out
DIMENSIONS


Unit Dimensions: (measured diagonally)
H: 50 3/8"
W: 46 1/8"
D: 21 2/3"
Unit Weight: 198 lbs

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All Toshiba Cinema Series® HD Wide Screen Projection Televisions have the following standard features:

VIDEO

16:9 Wide Aspect Ratio
TheaterWide® Modes
Red & Green Color Lens Filters
First Surface Mirror
Wide 160° Horizontal Viewing Angle
TheaterBright™ HD Screen with SLD
3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter (4MB, 10 Bit) with Vertical Contour Correction
Advanced Velocity Scan Modulation
Dynamic Quadruple Focus
AUDIO

MTS Stereo / SAP with dbx®
Sub Bass System (SBS)
30 Watts Audio (total)
StableSound™
CONVENIENCE

Trilingual Color Icon On-Screen Display
2 sets of ColorStream® HD High Resolution Component Video Inputs (Y, Pr, Pb)
2 Rear A/V Inputs
2 Rear S-Video Inputs
2 RF Inputs
Front Panel A/V/S Inputs
Center Channel Audio Input
A/V Output
Variable Audio Output

[shezam]

There is NO 50HX82. It's 50HX81 (2002 model) Vs. 50HDX82 (2003 model). 50HDX82 has the RGB input and accpets 720p and upconverts it to 1080i (most STBs do that anyhow) If your STB does not have RGB output, then it really does NOT make much difference...