Thread: Worth upgrading to 1080p?

Seems a bit pricey.. I was kinda looking for a 42'' TV. Something like... This? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasoni...&ref=39&loc=01

Quote: Originally Posted by aramis109 Bolded the crux of the quote that you seemed to have glossed over. It's entirely distance-dependent as mentioned. Agreed, it's easy to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p at just about any size screen at the right distance.

While 1080p is a nice buzzword. Just getting a new tv for 1080p probably isn't worth it. If you are going to get a new tv, yes get a 1080p, but get a really awesome with excellent processing and a black level that smothers your current tv. Then you will really appreciate your new purchase. I've seen some of my friend's average 1080p screens and sure they look good but it they don't make me forget my own tv (see sig) My...

Quote: Originally Posted by Owen Lol Seems a bit pricey.. I was kinda looking for a 42'' TV. Something like... This? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasoni...&ref=39&loc=01 One thing to mention about that model is that is doesn't have the anti-reflective coating that the other Panasonic models have. So, if you have a lot of light in the room that could be an issue.

When I was in the market looking for a tv and reviewed a lot of information over the course of a couple days. Basically, with any T.V. smaller than a 42 or 50 in, (i forget which it is, i think 50in) you aren't going to really notice a difference between 720p and 1080p with the human eye. If you are going for a bigger T.V. than 50in, you will notice a difference. Make sure you do your research before you make a purchase. "Whether...

Quote: Originally Posted by TCsabres006 When I was in the market looking for a tv and reviewed a lot of information over the course of a couple days. Basically, with any T.V. smaller than a 42 or 50 in, (i forget which it is, i think 50in) you aren't going to really notice a difference between 720p and 1080p with the human eye. If you are going for a bigger T.V. than 50in, you will notice a difference. Make sure you do your research...

Dependent on viewing distance of course....... but I'd probably snag a cheaper 720p that will be much larger..... otherwise I wouldn't spend the money to upgrade at all..... I'm looking for a 50" 720p Plasma for my living room right now, because I have about 10' as my viewing distance, and I also use it mostly for Satellite T.V viewing...... So a lot depends on you viewing distance/habits, etc.

Quote: Originally Posted by dobyblue Depends on your viewing distance and it also depends on the type of tv. In the 2008 HDTV shootout that Home Theater Mag did there were 6 1080p sets and one 720p set and the 720p set won overall for picture quality, it was the PDP-5080FD Pioneer Kuro plasma. Nice! Suddenly I love my kuro even more

Quote: Originally Posted by Beta Man Dependent on viewing distance of course....... but I'd probably snag a cheaper 720p that will be much larger..... otherwise I wouldn't spend the money to upgrade at all..... I'm looking for a 50" 720p Plasma for my living room right now, because I have about 10' as my viewing distance, and I also use it mostly for Satellite T.V viewing...... So a lot depends on you viewing...

I don't have a 1080P display but it was one of the top rated at it's time and I paid about $7K for it. I was feeling faint when 1080P came out a few years after I bought my plasma. Mine is not a Kuro but I really don't know if a NON Pioneer Elite Kuro is better than a Pioneer Elite in 2005. I don't really want to spend on another TV right now. good thing I can't afford a tv right now. Anyone think that it's worth...