Is 720p acceptable, or does it HAVE to be 1080p?

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
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)

What? I'm a bit skeptical about that statement, considering that most of what I still see at retailers, plus my own plasma put out 1080i in addition to 720p.

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.

oooohhhhhhhhhhh...i didn't know that.

now you know! and knowing is half the battle!

Thanks GI Joe!

 

[mercanucaribe]

Apparently most 720p TVs are 1366x768... which sucks, because the image gets scaled up to the res of the panel. Turn your computer's lcd screen down to a resolution below native and see what happens.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe

Originally posted by: fs5
if you're hooking up a computer ...
720 = 1280x720
1080 = 1920x1080

1280x768
1920x1200

SmokingxCrack?

Feeding anything other than the panel's native resolution is stupid.

- M4H

According to my friend who is researching LCD and DLP panels, the 720p LCDs are usually 1366x768, while the 1080p panels are actually 1920x1080... so yeah, it would be stupid to buy a 1366x768 panel.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Apparently most 720p TVs are 1366x768... which sucks, because the image gets scaled up to the res of the panel. Turn your computer's lcd screen down to a resolution below native and see what happens.

Excellent point. Thanks for helping me decide....and realize I need more money.

 

[OVerLoRDI]

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
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.

My friend has a 50" Samsung DLP and it honestly seems to lag. You can notice it when you are playing a fast game with lots of timing involved, like Smash Brothers Melee. There is definitely a noticeably delay before the picture hits the screen. Then again I am insanely picky about things like this.

 

[Reckoner]

Tell that to the thousands of people who bought 1366x768 lcd tv's yesterday. Seriously, most do just fine handling 1080i sources.

 

[sjvlad]

Now here's a question sort of along the same lines; should I get:

Panasonic AU100x Projector:
1800 lumes
720p
100ish inches
2200ish if I pick up a screen also

A TV (probably DLP)
1080p
56"
2400ish

Added note: I currently have HD cable, will probably not be hooking a computer up to it much, and will eventually get the HD-DVD drive for my 360.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

When a device is advertised as 1080p it usually means it can display all 1920x1080 pixels which is necessary for enjoying something like 1080i to its fullest. Other displays will advertise 720p/1080i but can only do 1366 x 768 (not good enough for 1080i in its full resolution of 1920x1080)

As far as OTA HD broadcasts, I find that 1080i is clearly better for general content, with 720p only really offering strengths for something such as sports, the resolution advantage is just too great (again, you need a display that can do at least 1920x1080, of which such devices are the clear minority). As far as other sources, it is obvious that 1080p > 720p.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Originally posted by: Rebasxer
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

Ehhh No LCD projection. They suck. Sony 46" Bravia XBR2 is the only thing that can match up to Samsung DLP.

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Tell that to the thousands of people who bought 1366x768 lcd tv's yesterday. Seriously, most do just fine handling 1080i sources.[/i]

That's just because most people who bought yesterday don't want to look stupid, but I'll admit that I bought a POS. I got the 32" Westinghouse which got upgraded to a 32" Toshiba at the same price =). Hey, I'm not stupid. I'm not keeping that PIECE OF SH!T. When I dished out $3800 for a 46" XBR2 by Sony a few months ago, no way am I going to use some pathetic 720p low quality panel.

I think 1080p might be overhyped these days but still, it is the future. I sometimes wonder if it's because ATOT is filled with early adapters who have 720p and don't wanna feel left behind. It's probably true. I have 1080p and I love it. I know people have 720p and don't wanna feel like they're already using outdated tech. Unless you're using awesome 720p sets like Pioneer Elite plasma screens, I honestly think it's time to admit that 1080p has you beat. If 1080p is the future, yo umight as well get a screen that has one. However, if that requires you getting a POS panel, screw it. A good 720p panel > crap 1080p panel, but if 1080p doesn't come at much of a premium, you might as well get it as most panels are going to 1080p.

 

[EKKC]

for any screens under 50" , i think 1080 is overkill unless you like sitting 2" away from the screen. if that's your thing

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: sjvlad
A TV (probably DLP)
1080p
56"
2400ish

Samsung 56" 1080p DLP for $1,849 with free shipping FTW!