Skinner Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 OK we are looking to replace our current TV with a LCD looking at either a 46 inch if not a 50 ( wife wants a 42). Anyway after looking around there is a big price jump from 720p to 1080p. I have seen the difff when looking at hd video playback and 1080p is very nice. Now heres what I'm wanting to know we mostly watch regular TV (timewarner) and the occasional DVD. Am I going to see that big of a difference if I go with the cheaper 720p TV over the 1080p with regualar cable and dvds. The reason i am asking this we found a 50 inch set that is 720p for $1300ish or a 42 inch 1080p for $1450ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUGT Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 go for the resolution...you won't be sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 If you don't want much HD content, and don't plan on hooking up a PC, the 720P will probably be fine. I assume you plan on wall mounting it. Otherwise, don't waste you money on a flat panel; just get an LCD or DLP projection. They aren't that thick, and will save you a bundle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 there is no true 1080P resoultion in the market. Even Blue ray does not tranmit TRUE 1080p, HDMI connection van not support it, its very close but not quite, its an upscaling process. I sold tvs for 2 years, buy a 720p and enjoy it for 7 years, and then we will have tvs you paint on the walls or something and buy one of those then. TV's are similar to computer buy for you needs now not for the future. And Joe is right on cost savings, but flat panels are definalty the way to go, veiwing angles and contrast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 i have a 50" DLP and love it. saved me a ton of money versus a flat panel lcd, and for what i wanted it for its perfect, (which is basically what you are wanting) regular cable and dvds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 oh and your welcome to stop by and check it out if youd like, you dont live that far from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 there is no true 1080P resoultion in the market. Even Blue ray does not tranmit TRUE 1080p, HDMI connection van not support it, its very close but not quite, its an upscaling process. I sold tvs for 2 years, buy a 720p and enjoy it for 7 years, and then we will have tvs you paint on the walls or something and buy one of those then. TV's are similar to computer buy for you needs now not for the future. And Joe is right on cost savings, but flat panels are definalty the way to go, veiwing angles and contrast! I want to say hdmi 1.3 can support it, but the fps doesnt match useually. Remember when buying a large hdtv, your regular programing will look like shit, and regular dvds with no upconvert also look grainy. I have a 1080i tv that i run upconverted dvds on and am very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris_F Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 It is possible to find a 1080p LCD in the 37-42" range for $1,100 - $1,400. http://www.newegg.com is a good place to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted June 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Yes we are wanting to do a wall mount the boys are climbing now so we wanting the wallmount and a small table for the components that we have. will probably replace our surround sound as well but that will depend on the TV we get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 I want to say hdmi 1.3 can support it, but the fps doesnt match useually. Remember when buying a large hdtv, your regular programing will look like shit, and regular dvds with no upconvert also look grainy. I have a 1080i tv that i run upconverted dvds on and am very happy. You're correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 If you hurry, thru Saturday Target has a Olevia LCD 37" for $688! http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_7/602-9984351-7707018?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000OY7XTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted June 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 If you hurry, thru Saturday Target has a Olevia LCD 37" for $688! http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_7/602-9984351-7707018?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000OY7XTS not big enough. need/want at least a 42" if not bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 I would keep your eye on a at least 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 720p, how hdmi you eventually need (unless you are planning on a new recievier with multi hdmi inputs), take a look on how it will look in your house too, i mean it is a 1000$ peice of furniture. Remeber, hd is expensive, wires + boxes, dvd players + dvds, are all pricey. get the protection plan!!!!!!!!! that will be like 400 bucks, mounting will be like a hundo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 I have a Vizio and love it... you can pick up a 42 for like 699 or 799 at Sam's Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Dont forget, whatever you buy will most definitly look better than what you have. And if you dont have another (1080i) tv next to it you really wont notice the difference once your watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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