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I just couldn't hold off any longer...just dropped another $2500
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Proletariat
Diamond Member
Oh god... stop tempting me.
imported_Stewy
Member
The accepted standards are:
1080p
1080i
and
720p
not 768p.
768p is one of the strange standards, sort of like the new 1280x1080i standard many TV stations are broadcasting in.
imported_Stewy
Member
Incorrect. It supports a maximum resolution of 1024x768 as given on the specification page http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/125...ccd/productDetailSpecification.do#tabs">here</a> . I think the OP will find that this TV has a maximum resolution of 1024x768 at a 60hz refresh rate, hence the 768p rating on the TV. It may accept a 1080i signal, but it will down convert it.
imported_Stewy
Member
No problem. If you plan on watching HD on it, or are looking for a future-proof TV (one that natively supports 1080p) you might want to consider a larger, non-plasma HDTV. If you are just looking for a smaller (<= 42) TV which is thin (I'm guessing that size was a major factor in your decision here) which does not need to be future proof, then this TV should be fine for your purposes. True HDTV's around this price range are not plasmas, and are not able to be hung on walls, yet.
CPA
Elite Member
I have a 50" Panny in our media room. This is for the bedroom and is replacing a Mitsu 55" HD bigbox, so room was a consideration (even though our bedroom is large). Only the Panny will get the OTA HD content. All the HD content for this set will be through Directv. So, I didn't truly need the 1080p because the Panny has it, and it's what we watch for most movies and such.
1080p is being way overblown here.
For most big screen HDTV's, 768p is the current standard.
Sure, there are a few TVs which will do 1080 lines of resolution-- but most of them won't even accept a 1080p signal, so WTF is the point? Then when you add in the fact that outside of computer gaming (and the vaporware PS3) the content available in 1080p is very scant indeed, PLUS the fact that from 7+ feet on a 42" inch screen (even a 50" screen) the difference in resolution is barely noticable-- if noticable at all.
If you buy a 1080p TV, you are buying it for what it will be at least 5 to 10 years down the road-- not for what it can do for you now.
For most big screen HDTV's, 768p is the current standard.
Sure, there are a few TVs which will do 1080 lines of resolution-- but most of them won't even accept a 1080p signal, so WTF is the point? Then when you add in the fact that outside of computer gaming (and the vaporware PS3) the content available in 1080p is very scant indeed, PLUS the fact that from 7+ feet on a 42" inch screen (even a 50" screen) the difference in resolution is barely noticable-- if noticable at all.
If you buy a 1080p TV, you are buying it for what it will be at least 5 to 10 years down the road-- not for what it can do for you now.
zanieladie
Diamond Member
In response to the thread title, if she does...can I have the TV?
LOL
LOL
imported_Stewy
Member
Uh... Well, let's see.
Considering a major selling point of the next generation DVDs are that they support 1080p, it would make sense for someone who is purchasing a HDTV at this time to weigh their compatability with the upcoming (read: by the end of the year) technology. 1080p is a standard on any mid-to-upper range TV now days. 1080p is hardly 5 to 10 years away, as you would suggest. More like 5 to 10 months, max.
Also, I don't know where you're getting your HDTV, but I do not have any trouble finding content available in 1080i here. Let's see: PBS, Discovery HD, InHD 1 & 2 all support 1080i. I'm sure quite a few other networks do as well, for most of the content I see is in 1080i. It has been a standard for many years now, even my old Toshiba 56H80 from 5 years ago supports 1080i.
Furthermore MathMan, I would like you to point out a few sources which broadcast at 1366 x 768p (768p) resolution. (I earlier mis-identified this 1024x768 as being the maximum resolution of this screen. I now believe this to be the 4:3 aspect ratio resolution) I know of no major network which uses this standard. 720p, or a resolution of 1280x720 is the standard which you are being confused by, which is mainly used by ABC and Fox.
EvilYoda
Lifer
Relax, all of you. You're a little ambitious if you think that mid-to-upper range TVs are all 1080p - take for instance, Pioneer Elite. Great panels, nobody disputes their place in the market, and yet you see one 1080p panel and it has a very small presense thus far...yes, the technology is out there, yes, next-gen media will support it, but just like anything else, only early adopters and gadget guys will get in on the action early in its infancy. He did fine with a 720p panel, considering that some people out there buy an HD set and watch SD feeds on it...go figure.
CPA, I thought that was nice figure for a new TV...and thanks for the help again, just e-filed 🙂
CPA, I thought that was nice figure for a new TV...and thanks for the help again, just e-filed 🙂
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