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1080p necessary?

NaOH

NaOH

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Dad wants to get a new hdtv. He saw a samsung 50" plasma for about $2k but only does 720p. We don't currently have any devices (besides 360) that does 1080p. Is watching movies or games at 1080p that different than 720p?
 
kind of low res for 50"
as for the difference, sure there is, its twice the pixels. whether your screen is good enough to make that apparent is another thing.
 
Depends on the viewing distance.

Is there a difference? Absolutely. Espeically since most HD programming is in 1080i.
 
samsung and panasonic are coming out with their new 1080P sets for the plasma line. Might be better to wait a month or so., Also all the newer sets will have HDMI 1.3 standard on them
 
Originally posted by: spidey07
Depends on the viewing distance.

Is there a difference? Absolutely. Especially since most HD programming is in 1080i.
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true....not of that nasty scaling. Also, if you decide to ever plug a fast pc into it, you will be in awe😀
 
1080p will be around a whole lot longer than 720p, so I recommend getting something that will last you longer.
 
Originally posted by: pcnerd37
1080p will be around a whole lot longer than 720p, so I recommend getting something that will last you longer.
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That's what I was thinking. But currently a lot more people that I know have TVs that only do 720p. So I'm going by assumption that that is the case in general. It looks pretty good already in my eyes. We would get a sony lcd that does 1080p but it cost nearly $4k for a 46". We haven't been looking much (just bestbuy, frys and circuit city). Any recommendations then?
 
Oh Yeah, he likes samsungs A LOT just from aesthetics and so forth. He also likes LCDs because he believes that plasmas will die really early. I tried talking sense but you know stubborn asian dads =/ . I prefer the contrast ratio advantage of a plasma over an lcd (although LCD is slowly getting better). If that thing about samsung releasing new TVs next month is true, I'll just tell him to wait.
 
Originally posted by: NaOH
Originally posted by: pcnerd37
1080p will be around a whole lot longer than 720p, so I recommend getting something that will last you longer.
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That's what I was thinking. But currently a lot more people that I know have TVs that only do 720p. So I'm going by assumption that that is the case in general. It looks pretty good already in my eyes. We would get a sony lcd that does 1080p but it cost nearly $4k for a 46". We haven't been looking much (just bestbuy, frys and circuit city). Any recommendations then?
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I picked up a 52" Aquos for less than $3000 at BB two weeks ago. Had to do a little negotiating, but it was easy. Great picture.
 
Originally posted by: NaOH
Originally posted by: pcnerd37
1080p will be around a whole lot longer than 720p, so I recommend getting something that will last you longer.
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That's what I was thinking. But currently a lot more people that I know have TVs that only do 720p. So I'm going by assumption that that is the case in general. It looks pretty good already in my eyes. We would get a sony lcd that does 1080p but it cost nearly $4k for a 46". We haven't been looking much (just bestbuy, frys and circuit city). Any recommendations then?
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Our 50'' 1080p DLP was $2200 a long time ago.

Also, don't follow mob mentality. Most people know nothing of this "HD," and just pick something cheap.
 
i would say just list how many sources you have/will have in 1080p against those already in 720p or 1080i.

HD tv is still mostly limited to anything outside of sports and mainstream tv. And don't believe anyone who says 720p is too "low res" for a 50" tv. Computer monitor yes, TV screen, no.
 
Originally posted by: ric1287
i would say just list how many sources you have/will have in 1080p against those already in 720p or 1080i.

HD tv is still mostly limited to anything outside of sports and mainstream tv. And don't believe anyone who says 720p is too "low res" for a 50" tv. Computer monitor yes, TV screen, no.
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depends.....with CSI: miami you'll see the difference IMMEDIATELY. Those cut scenes are fantastic.
 
Originally posted by: Mrfrog840
samsung and panasonic are coming out with their new 1080P sets for the plasma line. Might be better to wait a month or so., Also all the newer sets will have HDMI 1.3 standard on them
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i'm in the same holding pattern.

wanting:
1. 1080P
2. 10,000:1 contrast ratio
3. HDMI 1.3
 
Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion
Originally posted by: Mrfrog840
samsung and panasonic are coming out with their new 1080P sets for the plasma line. Might be better to wait a month or so., Also all the newer sets will have HDMI 1.3 standard on them
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i'm in the same holding pattern.

wanting:
1. 1080P
2. 10,000:1 contrast ratio
3. HDMI 1.3
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the contrast ratio is the big one...
 
Really, get 1080p if you either:

A. Own or will own a PS3, and will want to take advantage of 1080p in the future

and/or

B. Own or will own a Blu-Ray player.

Otherwise, 1080p is meh.
 
Originally posted by: NaOH
Oh Yeah, he likes samsungs A LOT just from aesthetics and so forth. He also likes LCDs because he believes that plasmas will die really early. I tried talking sense but you know stubborn asian dads =/ . I prefer the contrast ratio advantage of a plasma over an lcd (although LCD is slowly getting better). If that thing about samsung releasing new TVs next month is true, I'll just tell him to wait.
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Costco:
Sharp AQUOS®
52" LCD
Full 1080P HDTV
Tuner: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1
Brightness: 450 cd/m2
$2,999.99

Sony Bravia 46" LCD
Full 1080P HDTV
Tuner: ATSC, Clear QAM
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio: 7000:1
$2,749.99

Philips 47" LCD HDTV
ATSC/NTSC Tuner
Resolution: 1920x1080p
Contrast: 4000:1
Brightness: 500 cd/m²
$1,799.99

Vizio
1080P 47" LCD HDTV
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio: 1600:1
$1,699.99
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Sample of LCD TVs that do 1080p @ Costco.

 
Originally posted by: state 08
Really, get 1080p if you either:

A. Own or will own a PS3, and will want to take advantage of 1080p in the future

and/or

B. Own or will own a Blu-Ray player.

Otherwise, 1080p is meh.
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So you are denying that most all HD broadcasts are in 1080i?

1080p is the only TRUE HD.
 
Originally posted by: state 08
Really, get 1080p if you either:

A. Own or will own a PS3, and will want to take advantage of 1080p in the future

and/or

B. Own or will own a Blu-Ray player.

Otherwise, 1080p is meh.
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Like I said, I have a 360 with the hddvd addon and the vga connection. But that is the ONLY 1080p source I have.
 
I dont think 1080p is needed. 1080i is fine, and truthfully I can't tell the difference between 1080p and 720p. Maybe I could on a huge TV, but 50" and smaller- ain't seein' it.
 
Originally posted by: Fritzo
I dont think 1080p is needed. 1080i is fine, and truthfully I can't tell the difference between 1080p and 720p. Maybe I could on a huge TV, but 50" and smaller- ain't seein' it.
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In the end it all comes down to being happy with you got.

I know people who are just dandy with their 60'' SD (not even EDTV) sets, and it's okay🙂


 
Originally posted by: NaOH
Dad wants to get a new hdtv. He saw a samsung 50" plasma for about $2k but only does 720p. We don't currently have any devices (besides 360) that does 1080p. Is watching movies or games at 1080p that different than 720p?
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Overpriced.

Get this TV:
50" Sony SXRD (Sony's version of DLP using LcoS) 1080p. $1800.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KDS_50A200...05-6484_7-31901230.html?tag=prod.txt.1
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productD...ODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=3

Or this TV:
60" Sony SXRD (Sony's version of DLP using LcoS) 1080p. $2300.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KDS_60A2000/4505-6484_7-31901232.html?tag=pdtl-list
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productD...ODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=3
 
Originally posted by: Legend
Originally posted by: NaOH
Dad wants to get a new hdtv. He saw a samsung 50" plasma for about $2k but only does 720p. We don't currently have any devices (besides 360) that does 1080p. Is watching movies or games at 1080p that different than 720p?
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Overpriced.

Get this TV:
50" Sony SXRD (Sony's version of DLP using LcoS) 1080p. $1800.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KDS_50A200...05-6484_7-31901230.html?tag=prod.txt.1
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productD...ODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=3

Or this TV:
60" Sony SXRD (Sony's version of DLP using LcoS) 1080p. $2300.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_KDS_60A2000/4505-6484_7-31901232.html?tag=pdtl-list
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productD...ODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=3
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I don't know if u can say overpriced when the plasma is thinner and has a better contrast ratio 😕 I think what you meant to say was. If you want cheaper 1080p and size doesn't matter then get this.

60" is way to big for our small living room
 
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