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If this question has been asked before, I apologize. I did a search and came up empty-handed. I'm watching the various HDTV's that are for sale (it'll probably be at least a year before I purchase) and need some clarification on the lines of resolution a set produces. Most sets advertise being 1080i. I've seen a few, mostly LCD's and some plasmas, that advertise 720p and state this is the "native" resolution for HDTV. My main question is should I only be looking at sets that can produce 720p? What are the advantages/disadvantages of 720p vs 1080i? A secondary question is the most cost effective (i.e. cheapest) 720p sets I've seen advertised are the Panasonic LCD's. Does anyone have an opinion on these sets or should I be looking at plasma?Thanks,
Bruce
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I checked out avsforum.com and that did give me a better understanding and starting point to determine what I'll eventually want. Thanks to those that responded.Bruce
I recommend you hie yourself to AVSForum.com where you will find more info than you can digest. You are very wise to start a year ahead of time to research this project!First -- HDTV's are similar to computers; they are changing very rapidly.
so whatever you buy will be old by the time you have installed it.Second -- Size You can sit closer to a HDTV, therefore a larger screen is feasible.
Third -- The product introductions are in October/ November but usually announced at CES in January (except SONY) The trend has been prices down 30% and capability up 15% each year(just like computers).
Take your time and read "The Perfect Vision", and "STereophile Guide To Home Theatre" and visit WWW.AVSforum.com often.
My wife and I stopped by the Big Picture here in Denver. I wanted to show her the latest HDTV, LCD projector, and plasma technology. I had been there several times already. She has a good eye (and ear) and immediately started pointing out artifacts on the most expensive plasma's in the store. She convinced me the Sony LCD rear projector looked as good or better than plasmas costing twice as much although the LCD was not as bright. Back to resolution, how much resolution does a set have to have to avoid the shimmering that occurs when lines get close together? I'm talking about window blinds, plaid and striped jackets, etc. All the HDTV's still showed these resolution faults even though maxed at their highsest broadcast resolution.drobo
Some sets produce 1080i and 720p. Some people think 720p looks better because it's a progressive image and some like 1080i better because the 1080 lines. I like 1080i personally but 720p is very nice as well.
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