need help in purchasing a new tv

[c5vetman]

The only way the 1080p comes into play with a t.v is if it's hooked up to a HD source blu ray, cable HD package, satellite HD package, etc. Whether it's a 32", 55", or a 155". If a person is hooking up just to a coaxial source you never see the full 1080p. Along with the HD source you have to have a HDMI cable ran from the HD source to the t.v. So, if it's just a coaxial cable then you wouldn't be wasting your money.

Cory

You do want a HD source like HD channels and blu-ray, but even DVD's look pretty good upconverted. But I do disagree that you need 1080P. I have 1080i, and even on a 50" at my viewing distance, it looks better than most people could tell from it's 1080P counterpart. The only time you can tell is on really big sets, or when you sit really close, otherwise, 1080P is throwing money away for the average viewer. Most people aren't able to see the difference, especially on a 32" TV.

 

[Kozlowski]

I bought a 48in Vizio about a month ago. It beats the Sony, I did have in every phase!!!!! and it cost me around a grand less.

I read bad reports on the LG during my fact finding.

I suggest Visio for quality and price

 

[ElephantStomp]

You do want a HD source like HD channels and blu-ray, but even DVD's look pretty good upconverted. But I do disagree that you need 1080P. I have 1080i, and even on a 50" at my viewing distance, it looks better than most people could tell from it's 1080P counterpart. The only time you can tell is on really big sets, or when you sit really close, otherwise, 1080P is throwing money away for the average viewer. Most people aren't able to see the difference, especially on a 32" TV.

What are disagreeing with? I didn't say you needed a 1080p I used as an example because everybody knows what is 1080p. It's not throwing money away going for a 1080p rather than a 1080i. If you're going to buy a new t.v you might as well buy one of higher quality and 1080i doesn't compare to 1080p. I would get a 720p before a 1080i. With a 1080i on certain t.v shows, dvd, or blu ray you'll get a pixelation thing going on because the processor is slower than the source going to the t.v. DVDs do look better upconverted. With a blu ray player it upconverts dvds. We do disagree that buying a 1080p for the average viewer is throwing away money. If there wasn't a difference then stores would sell just as many 1080i sets as they do 1080p. Buying a 1080i set you're going to save 2-3 bucks you could go to Best Buy and get a 32" Insignia that's a 720p, so you save money there.

Cory

 

[ElephantStomp]

Then what is the point in getting a HD tv if you don't have a blu ray player or a HD package? That sounds like a waist of money, just get a regular tv. The picture quality will look worse if you don't have an HD package with cable/satelite anyway.

The only way you'll get a "regular" t.v nowadays is buying one from the pawn shop. Every flat panel t.v on the market will still look great even without a HD package. Say the t.v is 1080p the only way you'll get the full 1080p performance from that t.v is if it is hooked up to a HD source without that source then you'll get a 720p which is still great performance. The picture quality won't look worse it just won't look as good as it would connected to a HD source.

Cory

 

[ElephantStomp]

The problem with plasmas is one you can't lay them down past a 40 degree angle or you'll disturb the gases and second if there is any natural light coming into the room it'll play heck on your t.v.

Cory

 

[austexbama]

Thanks for all of your help!

We ended up with a Sony Bravia 32"

Watched the Barn game as my first football game on the new TV, what a game, so glad that I didn't have to watch it on my old set that was going out from time to time. That last drive was better than s**...well, that's what my wife said, I don't know exactly what that means, but hey, we won!!!!

Roooollllll TIDE ROLL

 

[BamaJay73]

Say the t.v is 1080p the only way you'll get the full 1080p performance from that t.v is if it is hooked up to a HD source without that source then you'll get a 720p which is still great performance. The picture quality won't look worse it just won't look as good as it would connected to a HD source.

Cory

Not true. If you have a HD tv & do not have HD service then your picture quality will look worse than it did before you had a "regular" tv(non HD). Non HD tv (cable, satelitte, etc.) is below 720p in resolution. 720 is considered HD.

 

[bamadezz]

I've owned my Samsung Toc 46" 1080p 120hz Auto Motion Plus LCD for right at a year now and it's still freaking awesome! I've loved having it since the day I got it home. Incredible picture and when paired with my PS3, Blu Rays are mind blowing!

We like our Samsung so much we're gonna pick up a 40" LED for the bedroom. Those are SUPER slim!

One note about 1080p, most broadcast that are 1080 are usually 1080i. I think Direct now has ppv 1080p which is Blu-ray quality. Other then that, I don't believe there's a broadcast that actually comes through in 1080p, they're all 1080i at best. One more reason to pick up a Blu Ray player, there is a difference.