Why are all 32" TVs 720p when most below 32" are full 1080p?

[Onceler]

I am shopping for a new 32" TV for my kitchen and they just don't have the resolution that a 26 or a 28" have.

 

[LTC8K6]

You won't notice the difference anyway.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Unless you plan to sit 3 feet away, it won't matter.

 

[Onceler]

anyone know of a good deal on one? Cheap is good.

 

[billbobaggins87]

i sold tv's for years... dont buy a 32" 1080. they are right.. unless your sitting with it in front of you.

as far as deals. no ideas on whats near you. check online

 

[Onceler]

OK 720p would be fine for my use.

 

[Raduque]

Bestbuy had a Westinghouse 32" 720p for $229 in their flyer.

 

[Away]

As the others have said, you won't notice much difference but this seems to be a pretty good deal on a 1080p one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889234046

 

[3chordcharlie]

Below 32" it's assumed they will be dual-purpose TV and PC monitor. 720p makes a poor monitor, but for TV use, you will see no difference.

 

[Baked]

I'd stick to name brand TV w/ a good warranty policy in case you need to send it in for repair or what not. Get it from Costco for easy return policy and use your AMEX card to double the manufacturer warranty if you have both. Win win situation.

 

[Sonikku]

I think their smaller size is a cost cutting measure due largely to the advantages of higher resolutions like 1080p not being fully appreciated until you hit 40" at least on televisions. Monitors are something else. I think 1080p is fine for my 23" I sit a couple feet away from, but there are posters on this board that think anything less then 2560x1600 looks TERRIBLE.

 

[3chordcharlie]

I think their smaller size is a cost cutting measure due largely to the advantages of higher resolutions like 1080p not being fully appreciated until you hit 40" at least on televisions. Monitors are something else. I think 1080p is fine for my 23" I sit a couple feet away from, but there are posters on this board that think anything less then 2560x1600 looks TERRIBLE.

Really?

The only reason I care is having more desktop real estate, but then again I'm not a gamer.

 

[Sonikku]

Really?

The only reason I care is having more desktop real estate, but then again I'm not a gamer.

Yeah. Mostly in the hot deals forum. There are some really passionate gamers there. I once questioned the need for such a thing outside of photo editing and was promptly told "Only an IDIOT thinks 1920x1080 looks passable at 22!" and such.

 

[mrCide]

Bought a 32" for 198 a couple months ago.

 

[waggy]

Yeah. Mostly in the hot deals forum. There are some really passionate gamers there. I once questioned the need for such a thing outside of photo editing and was promptly told "Only an IDIOT thinks 1920x1080 looks passable at 22!" and such.

lol yeah some people are insane.

I think 1920X1080 o my 24 inch is great. i tend to watch more movies on my computer then my 65inch tv

 

[shortylickens]

anyone know of a good deal on one? Cheap is good.

I just got a Haier from Amazon for 199.
But that was black friday.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

I'd actually prefer a 720p 32" for HTPC use. Text is waaaay more visible.

 

[Doppel]

It's true 720 is fine at that size, but most people here don't seem to know the answer to OP's question (including me).

 

[marvdmartian]

ALL?? Er....I've got a 32" LG 1080p flat panel in my office. Sold at Amazon and Newegg. Just more common to see 720p's at that size, for whatever reason.

 

[Fayd]

I am shopping for a new 32" TV for my kitchen and they just don't have the resolution that a 26 or a 28" have.

i'm staring at one right now that's 1080p.

 

[n7]

I think their smaller size is a cost cutting measure due largely to the advantages of higher resolutions like 1080p not being fully appreciated until you hit 40" at least on televisions. Monitors are something else. I think 1080p is fine for my 23" I sit a couple feet away from, but there are posters on this board that think anything less then 2560x1600 looks TERRIBLE.

It's true.
1080 is such a measly low resolution my eyes scream in agony.

 

[Imp]

i'm staring at one right now that's 1080p.

IIRC, the premium for 1080p over 720p for a 32" LCD was at least $200. I just went with the 720p.

I want a 30" monitor, but don't want to pay for the hardware to run it. FML.

 

[Herr Kutz]

#firstworldproblems

 

[Onceler]

Forget I said 1080p and pretend that I said 720p, any good deals around for a 32"?

 

[boomhower]

To answer the question I'm guessing in general most people shopping for an 32" set are looking for a cheaper TV. 720P is cheaper than 1080P. I've noticed this to as I have been looking around for a couple 32's for the kids room to replace their ancient 19" tube TV's.