1280 x 720 is required to fully resolve 720p, in theory at any rate. Because so many manufacturers were fudging that number (plus, the issue of ignorant consumers), it's now commonly accepted to claim full 720p with just the vertical resolution. Technically, it's inaccurate, but it's a commonly accepted practice these days. It's much the same way people call wheels "rims" or their computer the "CPU".
Near the end of last month, Costco sold this 50" HD plasma for $2599:
http://www.vinc.com/site/products/product_p50hdm.html
1366 x 768 native resolution (more than full 720p capable, technical definition)
10000:1 contrast
6144 shades of gray (many are just 256 shades, or 1024)
1000 cd/m2 brightness
True 10 bit color (231 billion colors)
Faroudja DCDi processing (processing, deinterlacing, scaling)
HDMI input built in
60,000 hour halflife
Less than 4" deep
Stereo speakers
RS-232 service port
While $2599 is a bit above your $2500 budget, a jump in size, resolution, and quality like this may be worth stretching for. That's something you may want to consider.
Hopefully, we'll see more deals like this in the coming months.
Near the end of last month, Costco sold this 50" HD plasma for $2599:
http://www.vinc.com/site/products/product_p50hdm.html
1366 x 768 native resolution (more than full 720p capable, technical definition)
10000:1 contrast
6144 shades of gray (many are just 256 shades, or 1024)
1000 cd/m2 brightness
True 10 bit color (231 billion colors)
Faroudja DCDi processing (processing, deinterlacing, scaling)
HDMI input built in
60,000 hour halflife
Less than 4" deep
Stereo speakers
RS-232 service port
While $2599 is a bit above your $2500 budget, a jump in size, resolution, and quality like this may be worth stretching for. That's something you may want to consider.
Hopefully, we'll see more deals like this in the coming months.
