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Ted Eimon (Related) , May 06, 2007; 02:09 a.m.
I would like to view JPEG photos on a HDTV at the highest resolution possible but my laptop only has VGA
output. So I'm thinking of using an AppleTV or other media server to connect to a HDTV using component
cables. Problem is, when I've burned JPEG's to DVD and viewed them on a HDTV, or when I've connected
the laptop directly to the HDTV via VGA-to-RCA composit video cable, the colors always seem bright and
washed out. I read somewhere that this is because HDTV's display fewer/more colors than computer
monitors? In any case, do the better media servers modify the color settings so that the JPEG's don't
appear washed out?
Which media servers work well for viewing JPEG's in higher resolutions (720p or 1080p) on a HDTV?
The media servers I am contemplating are units that include their own HDD storage. These include:
AppleTV, Mvix MV-4000U and Tvix HD M-4000. I'm also open to other suggestions.
Karim Damien Ghantous (Related) , May 06, 2007; 02:27 a.m.
I'd suggest the Apple TV but of course you should check the specs on Apple's Web site before deciding.
I don't know why you're having these problems. I don't think that the HDTV displays fewer colours than a computer monitor. Or at least I've never heard that. Mind you I dislike the image quality of a lot of flat panel TVs - I am amazed at how poor the image can be considering the price you're paying.
Anyway, your TV may need to have its brightness and contrast adjusted when you view still image - different devices can give different outputs. Try different computers if you can, you might find some variations. But it seems that your TV's settings might be the quickest solution.
David McGee (Related) , May 06, 2007; 02:30 a.m.
I've been doing it with an AppleTV and couldn't be happier. I used to burn DVDs, but then I
was putting a standard def DVD onto a HDTV, and it just never looked right. With the
AppleTv, I get to see my stuff in HD. It's got a 40GB drive, which is plenty for showing some
pics to family/clients. Just remember you need to sync it, it will not stream photos from a
remote computer.
Hope that helps!
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