Is it true that 1080p is not dramatically better than 720p?

[IHateMyJob2004]

So you're saying the closer you sit, the more you notice the difference? Or are you saying the difference is more noticeable because of your large 65" TV?

Both. Your eyes ahve a certain number of receptors each. At some point, extra pixels on a screen don't matter much. It is bascially an issue of what percentage of your view is made up of the TV screen.

 

[Ken90630]

Differences are pretty subtle for smaller displays or longer viewing distances.

If you are running like 100+ inches and sit 6 feet away, then you'll notice a big difference ... otherwise ... it'll be much more subtle.

With a 40-50 inch screen and 10ish feet viewing distance, I don't think you'll be able to tell, but, if you sit 3-4 feet back, it should be fairly obvious...

Thanks :thumbsup:

 

[Ken90630]

Both. Your eyes ahve a certain number of receptors each. At some point, extra pixels on a screen don't matter much. It is bascially an issue of what percentage of your view is made up of the TV screen.

Yeah, and I've heard that the percentage of one's field of view is even more important when it comes to 3D. Supposedly the TV image needs to fill up a significant portion of said view in order to work properly (i.e., if you sit too far away, you lose much of the effect). I haven't tried 3D out yet but I'm going to.

 

[smitbret]

Interesting post, 'cuz that's exactly what I started thinking last night: Go a little bigger, to either 46" or 50", and go 720p. Thanks for the tip re the Samsungs -- I'll definitely check them out. Know the model #s of the non-stretched ones off hand?

BTW, what's your take on 3D? I haven't had a chance to check it out yet, but I plan to before I buy an HDTV. It's prolly out of my price range, but doesn't hurt to look.

PN50C430 1280 x 720
PN50C450 1365 x 768
PN50C490 1365 x 768 - 3D capable

All of them should be available from $650-$1000.

The Panasonic 720p HDTVs use the strectched format from what I've seen. I've seen a couple of the PN50C450 (last year's model PN50B450, actually) and they are pretty impressive for $700. Thinking of picking one up just for watching OTA and Dish sports.