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Old Aug 24, 2012, 10:06 pm
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Originally Posted by tkey75
Technically with the converter this will work, but keep in mind that these are two formats that were never meant to go together and you'll be sorely disappointed with the picture quality. Upconverting from composite never works quite right.
Since he's on basic cable he may be satisfied with the converted signal. If he's watching on a 24" set there's not going to much to be gained from hi def anyway.

BTW, I did see a refurb 32" LCD TV at Micro Center for $199 today. Woof.
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