I'm in the market for a new TV. Do I rule out 720 and just go with the 1080 TV at this time?

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Posted by artemus (A) on April 21, 2008 at 19:12:46

I haven't really kept up with the new technologies. I'm more a 2 channel man, but my LR where the system and 55" rear projection tv looks awful. I need a flat panel, but my room is big and I'll be sitting 15-16 ft away which demands a 60 " or better which is very expensive. However the 720's are much cheaper.
Here's the deal. I can get a 720 Pioneer for about 3400 or a 1080 LG for $3500. These are online deals.
However I just discovered another possible solution which is the ultra slim line Samsung rear projection. A 61" is only about 12" deep which may not look to bad placed on a shelf above the 2 channel system. But the jury is still out on that. I know the flat screen will look better, but the ultra slim is only 1700 at Best buy. It too, is a 1080.
I believe all the 1080 sets are 1080P but am not sure of the 720's. I'd appreciate your info and help in making the decision on the 720 or 1080.
Thanks
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Topic - I'm in the market for a new TV. Do I rule out 720 and just go with the 1080 TV at this time? - artemus 19:12:46 04/21/08 (13)

Has anybody checked the 1280x1024 Hitachi plasma TVs? - charlieboy11 02:14:16 04/27/08 (0)

RE: I'm in the market for a new TV. Do I rule out 720 and just go with the 1080 TV at this time? - timothywas1@comcast.net 10:23:21 04/26/08 (0)

new TV... - late 18:44:12 04/25/08 (1)

burn in issue???? - Oface 10:40:57 04/27/08 (0)

RE: I'm in the market for a new TV. Do I rule out 720 and just go with the 1080 TV at this time? - mdavis 01:16:52 04/25/08 (0)

RE: I'm in the market for a new TV. Do I rule out 720 and just go with the 1080 TV at this time? - WildWest 19:03:59 04/23/08 (0)

The chart below. - jsm 16:07:12 04/22/08 (1)

That seems to be a good recomendation for the Panny - artemus 08:07:57 04/24/08 (0)

you would be better off with the Pioneer - Jazz Inmate 09:25:28 04/22/08 (2)

That's what I thought - artemus 09:41:05 04/22/08 (1)

RE: That's what I thought - DavidLD 16:51:15 04/22/08 (0)

Here's a chart that might be helpful... - Dalton 20:40:57 04/21/08 (1)

I vote for 1080p - jliedeka@tds.net 20:42:53 05/07/08 (0)

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