Loewe Vitros & xbox360

[D.Barry]

What would be better 640x480/848x480 vga or widescreen pal/576 component. Got a Loewe Vitros 32" crt with the vga module and component in. What would be the better choice for the xbox360, When playing pal games/dvd's ?

Does the Loewe support PAL progressive scan via its component inputs? I'd be very interested in this television if it does... Cant stand the picture quality of LCD's!!!!

[D.Barry]

No it does not support progressive scan via component only interlaced, but i do get 848/480p or 640/480p via the optional vga module when connected to a pc. hence my question will a vga input of 480p be better than a component input of 576i? and will i get the xbox360 to sync at all vit the vga card?

[alexd74]

I have the 360 connected via the VGA card on a Loewe Aconda (Q2550 chassis) and am running 848/480p (I believe 640x480p at widescreen is the same) - Although I am able to get 1080i via a PC running Powerstrip - the 360 doesnt sync at this res - bummer.... I still reckon that 480P would be better than 576i because of the progressive scanning... I am right in assuming that the equivalent in interlaced is double the lines (ie 960 lines??)? Anyway - games look great in 480P on the telly - just wish I could watch TV (MCE2005 extender is awesome!) at a higher res!

[alexd74]

by the way I have put in support emails to Loewe and Microsoft on whether it is possible to:
From Loewe: adjust the frequency input on the VGA card.
From MS: adjust the frequency input as Powerstrip does.
If I can do either of the above I am sure I will get 1080i on the 360... I am probably just dreaming though.....