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Is 720p acceptable, or does it HAVE to be 1080p?
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For watching HD content on your TV 720p is acceptable (only broadcast in 720p or 1080i). If your watching blu-ray or playing PS3 then 1080p would be better but some people can't tell much difference. I have a 1080p DLP in the living room but no source to watch in 1080p. I also have a 720p/1080i LCD in the bedroom and I'm more than happy with the PQ.
720p is plenty.
IMO the HD Panel will make more of a difference than 720 to 1080.
Nice HDTV @ 720 > Cheapo @ 1080
IMO the HD Panel will make more of a difference than 720 to 1080.
Nice HDTV @ 720 > Cheapo @ 1080
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Whoozyerdaddy
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Depends on the size of the picture but 720p is usually good enough.
DLP is the best picture you can buy. The CRT guys will jump all over me for that one (and they'd be right) but there aren't any high quality CRT manufacturers left so DLP is the ticket. And of course if you're buying a DLP it will most likely be 1080p.
DLP is the best picture you can buy. The CRT guys will jump all over me for that one (and they'd be right) but there aren't any high quality CRT manufacturers left so DLP is the ticket. And of course if you're buying a DLP it will most likely be 1080p.
If you're buying something less than 50", there's isn't much (or any) visible difference in 720p and 1080p.
ethebubbeth
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If your screen is less than 50" and you are sitting five or more feet from the screen, there should be little or no difference between 720p and 1080p. However, If you are going to be using the display as a computer monitor, then it WILL be a noticeable difference.
In regards to DLP, go take a look at some televisions and see what you think. Everyone is different in what type of display they prefer. In regards to 1080p DLP screens, unless new models have come out recently (which is entirely possible, I don't keep up on new product releases as well as I should), 1080p resolution is obtained through wobulation. There is not a dedicated mirror for each pixel. It still looks better than 720p in the larger displays, but you do not receive the full benefits of a native 1920x1080 @ 60hz resolution.
Current generation DLP displays do look fantastic and their faster color wheels drastically reduce the appearance of the dreaded rainbow effect. The only thing I'd really consider about a projection screen such a DLP is the cost of having to replace the lamp.
In regards to DLP, go take a look at some televisions and see what you think. Everyone is different in what type of display they prefer. In regards to 1080p DLP screens, unless new models have come out recently (which is entirely possible, I don't keep up on new product releases as well as I should), 1080p resolution is obtained through wobulation. There is not a dedicated mirror for each pixel. It still looks better than 720p in the larger displays, but you do not receive the full benefits of a native 1920x1080 @ 60hz resolution.
Current generation DLP displays do look fantastic and their faster color wheels drastically reduce the appearance of the dreaded rainbow effect. The only thing I'd really consider about a projection screen such a DLP is the cost of having to replace the lamp.
Whoozyerdaddy
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You can't really buy a 1080i set anymore. CRT was the only technology that displayed 1080i. All of the major technologies used today (LCD projection, DLP, LCD flat panel, Plasma, LCOS) are progressive displays only. (480, 720 or 1080)
RossMAN
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720p is acceptable.
Although if your budget is $1600 - $2000 get a Samsung DLP or Sony SXRD
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=38&threadid=1958576
Although if your budget is $1600 - $2000 get a Samsung DLP or Sony SXRD
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=38&threadid=1958576
He's referring to a native 1080i set. All HDTV's will convert 1080i to their native resolution, whether that be 720p, 1080p, or not converting at all and playing back the native 1080i signal. It's just that now-a-days, most TV's are either 720p or 1080p, not a native 1080i.
YOyoYOhowsDAjello
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If you're connecting a computer to a Samsung HL-S series unit, you'll want to disable overscan. This advice might apply to other manufacturers as well...
Also note that sears.com is currently selling the 60" Sony 60A2000 for $1999. Don't know how long this price will be in effect. It's an LCoS-type display not a DLP so it doesn't suffer from filter wheel noise.
Also note that sears.com is currently selling the 60" Sony 60A2000 for $1999. Don't know how long this price will be in effect. It's an LCoS-type display not a DLP so it doesn't suffer from filter wheel noise.
Were looking at a 46' sony wega LCD projection, picture looks better than the comparable samsung DLP sets they have, its 720p and it will be like 7-8ft from the couch, any reason for us to change to DLP or 1080p
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It depends on what your source is going to be.
Without that information, obviously 1080p > 720p.
Without that information, obviously 1080p > 720p.
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