1080p HDTV necessary?

[MasterOfKtulu109]

I am sorta looking for a big tv (50-60 in.) in the next 6 months or so. I don't have HD service from my cable company, and don't watch a lot of TV shows. But I do love watching movies, and I have a nice sound system already, so a big TV would compliment it well.


I read some reviews and it seems the Sony KDS-60A2000 is one of the best available for the money (found it online for $2250). Is it worth spending extra on a 1080p tv if I mainly watch DVDs (won't be re-buying all of mine in HD-DVD format either), but may get high-def service in the future (probably at least 3 or 4 years from now when I have money; still in college)?

Thanks. Any other tv recommendations are welcome as well.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I swear I have seen this thread multiple times...

 

[KLin]

Originally posted by: ViviTheMage
I swear I have seen this thread multiple times...

Only about 5 different threads in the past 2 weeks. Dear OP, please SEARCH by topic summary only for 1080p

 

[funboy6942]

Optoma H31 Projection for $599 with a $79 106" screen and your set. Not hd and no it doesnt have to be till your damn good and ready.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: funboy42
Optoma H31 Projection for $599 with a $79 106" screen and your set. Not hd and no it doesnt have to be till your damn good and ready.

480p to match your 480i DVDs 😀

 

[simms]

Originally posted by: funboy42
Optoma H31 Projection for $599 with a $79 106" screen and your set. Not hd and no it doesnt have to be till your damn good and ready.

Dear God, how and where??

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: simms

Originally posted by: funboy42
Optoma H31 Projection for $599 with a $79 106" screen and your set. Not hd and no it doesnt have to be till your damn good and ready.

Dear God, how and where??

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1955978&enterthread=y