Anubis
No Lifer
according to wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD-DVD) HD-DVD does do 1080p, read under "video"
the A3 does not output it, what do you expect from a 99$ HDDVD player
according to wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD-DVD) HD-DVD does do 1080p, read under "video"
the A3 does not output it, what do you expect from a 99$ HDDVD player
You can get the cheaper set because the hd-dvd player you have (not the format) doesn't output 1080p so it would be a waste. Not to mention you won't notice the difference in practice anyway.
If you shop around, you could get the whole shebang for under a grand and use the savings on a htib or something.
I don't know of any 1080i LCDs myself, so I think your choices are between 720p and 1080p.
720p is fine for gaming, and for smaller TVs, 1080p is best for larger TVs. You should compare in person though, and a good brand of 1080p might use a better panel and better electronics along with the higher resolution.
720p is fine for gaming, and for smaller TVs, 1080p is best for larger TVs. You should compare in person though, and a good brand of 1080p might use a better panel and better electronics along with the higher resolution.
Right:
" High-definition LCD WXGA display, 1366 x 768p "
That's the native resolution of the LCD. It accepts 480i and 1080i signals but up- or down-scales them to fit the real resolution of the panel.
" High-definition LCD WXGA display, 1366 x 768p "
That's the native resolution of the LCD. It accepts 480i and 1080i signals but up- or down-scales them to fit the real resolution of the panel.
Scarpozzi
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I'm still holding on to my CRT for now, but will be buying something in another year or two. I've had the same display for 9 years now and want to see if I can squeeze another year out of it if I can.
I've read some suggestions of getting a Panasonic Plasma? I thought the Plasma displays were more likely to fade in a few years and that LCD was the way to go?
I would definitely get a 1080p if you're going with a 40"+ display. As for the size? It really depends on the size of the room. If you don't have room to back up at least 8 feet from a 46"+ TV, you're wasting your money.
Just remember that the key to good deals in TVs is buying the sizes less popular. 37" displays are a bargain, 40" is decent compared to 42" displays... Once you get around 50", you're already paying a premium.
I've read some suggestions of getting a Panasonic Plasma? I thought the Plasma displays were more likely to fade in a few years and that LCD was the way to go?
I would definitely get a 1080p if you're going with a 40"+ display. As for the size? It really depends on the size of the room. If you don't have room to back up at least 8 feet from a 46"+ TV, you're wasting your money.
Just remember that the key to good deals in TVs is buying the sizes less popular. 37" displays are a bargain, 40" is decent compared to 42" displays... Once you get around 50", you're already paying a premium.
See its 1366 x 768p resolution.
If from your video source, you feed it 720 (60 Hz) - then your tv will upscale to 1366 x 768p to fit the screen.
If from your video source, you feed it 1080i (60 Hz) - then your tv will downscale to 1366 x 768p to fit the screen.
Some people think compression, i.e. downscale, looks better.
Honestly, this has to stop. JackBurton has explained it before. If you have the A2 or A3, and your TV is 1080p, your TV will display the movie at 1080p. It's that simple.
> If I went with a 720p, shoulp I concentrate on 1366 x 768 or 1024 x 768?
The spec for 720p is 1280 x 720 so I'd go with 1386 instead of 1024. But like I said I haven't shopped for TVs this year -- there might be some 1024x768 TV with a really good picture that's $200+ cheaper than a 1366x768 display.
I don't mind using a stand (I need it for the PS3, DVD, receiver, soon a 360, etc.) so I'd still pick a DLP over LCD & plasma.
The spec for 720p is 1280 x 720 so I'd go with 1386 instead of 1024. But like I said I haven't shopped for TVs this year -- there might be some 1024x768 TV with a really good picture that's $200+ cheaper than a 1366x768 display.
I don't mind using a stand (I need it for the PS3, DVD, receiver, soon a 360, etc.) so I'd still pick a DLP over LCD & plasma.
Not much help, but I just bought a Panasonic 50" Plasma 720p - 1366x768 (TH-50PX75U) from Circuit City. They have it at Sears for $1599. With CC's 110% pricematch I got it for just under $1700 after taxes.
I've only had it for a week and don't have any HD content yet, but I really like it.
I've only had it for a week and don't have any HD content yet, but I really like it.
NikolaeVarius
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Why are people still buying 720? I've watched 720 next to 1080 and the difference is night and day.
The only reason I could think of getting 720 would be for plasma which has better colors/contrast...
The only reason I could think of getting 720 would be for plasma which has better colors/contrast...
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