Blu-ray and a 720p plasma... - Blu-ray Forum

JLorenzo77 · 01-06-2009, 01:58 PM

Hi all - New to the boards! Nice meeting everyone.

I have a 46' panasonic plasma television and a collection of about 500 DVD's. I have noticed that the prices of blu-ray players, specifically the Panasonic - Blu-ray Disc Player with 1080p Upconversion has gone down in price.

My main question though is this: is it worth investing the money on this player if my television only has a 720i resolution? I have spoken with individuals at Best Buy and they say it will make a difference but I wonder if they are simply trying to make a sale.

I am married with two young kids, so I know my wife won't go for getting the 1080p television any time soon and surround sound is moot in our home with the little ones. But it seems as if the prices are right and since you can watch DVD's on the blu-ray, it seems like a good time!

Josh

kpkelley · 01-06-2009, 02:05 PM

Is this a 720P/1080i set or a 480p enhanced definition set?

Either way, the better the source image, the better the image on your display.

JLorenzo77 · 01-06-2009, 02:22 PM

Hi KP - Thanks for the response...my television is the Panasonic Viera plasma. I don't believe there is anything 480 about it...I am admittedly a novice ont he subject. Can you tell?!?! Haha!

BIslander · 01-06-2009, 02:23 PM

Do you think HD broadcasts look better than SD on your set? While the jump from DVD to BD is not usually as dramatic, I think it's still quite apparent. We have a 50" plasma (768p) and I pretty much limit my viewing to HD sources because they all look so much better.

The quality of DVD upscaling varies widely among players. So, you should do some window shopping to compare.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLorenzo77

my television is the Panasonic Viera plasma. I don't believe there is anything 480 about it...

768p. You should probably feed it 1080i and let it downscale to 768.

kpkelley · 01-06-2009, 02:24 PM

Do you know the model number?

Their used to be 480p enhanced definition tv's, when high defenition 720p/1080i sets were still expensive about five years ago.

centauro74 · 01-06-2009, 02:43 PM

i have a samsung 42" 720p and it also shows 1080i, with my ps3 the movies look so mucg better, a bluray is a must for you to have, no quesion abou it

Sonny · 01-06-2009, 02:44 PM

If its a 46" Flat panel that just came out, its 720p/1080i??? OP?

JLorenzo77 · 01-06-2009, 02:59 PM

Hi all - this has been so helpful...I am not sure what the model # is but we bought it about 15 months ago. I am eager to purchase the blu-ray and most of this feedback looks like that would be a good idea...

maalvarez34 · 10-24-2012, 07:57 AM

thank you for the help!!

Blove23 · 10-26-2012, 05:43 AM

To sum it up easily for you, the television is going to look great with a blu-ray player if you are watching blu-rays. It's true that blu-ray players have different upconversion chip sets, but over all blu-rays players up-convert pretty well now.

Get yourself a blu-player and enjoy life and movies.

stratford · 10-30-2012, 02:13 AM

would it be possible to borrow a player?
Depending on what your circle of friends do, one might be able to lend you a player if they go away on holiday soon. Dose your TV have HDMI

01-06-2009, 01:58 PM	#1
JLorenzo77 New Member Member since:Jan 2009	Blu-ray and a 720p plasma... Hi all - New to the boards! Nice meeting everyone. I have a 46' panasonic plasma television and a collection of about 500 DVD's. I have noticed that the prices of blu-ray players, specifically the Panasonic - Blu-ray Disc Player with 1080p Upconversion has gone down in price. My main question though is this: is it worth investing the money on this player if my television only has a 720i resolution? I have spoken with individuals at Best Buy and they say it will make a difference but I wonder if they are simply trying to make a sale. I am married with two young kids, so I know my wife won't go for getting the 1080p television any time soon and surround sound is moot in our home with the little ones. But it seems as if the prices are right and since you can watch DVD's on the blu-ray, it seems like a good time! Josh

01-06-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA Blu-ray collection:1133 PS3 collection:17 Blu-ray reviews: 146	Is this a 720P/1080i set or a 480p enhanced definition set? Either way, the better the source image, the better the image on your display. Pioneer Elite KURO PRO-1150HD Sony PS3 640GB Oppo BDP-83

01-06-2009, 02:22 PM	#3
JLorenzo77 New Member Member since:Jan 2009	Answer to KP... Hi KP - Thanks for the response...my television is the Panasonic Viera plasma. I don't believe there is anything 480 about it...I am admittedly a novice ont he subject. Can you tell?!?! Haha!

01-06-2009, 02:24 PM	#5
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA Blu-ray collection:1133 PS3 collection:17 Blu-ray reviews: 146	Do you know the model number? Their used to be 480p enhanced definition tv's, when high defenition 720p/1080i sets were still expensive about five years ago. Pioneer Elite KURO PRO-1150HD Sony PS3 640GB Oppo BDP-83

01-06-2009, 02:44 PM	#7
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	If its a 46" Flat panel that just came out, its 720p/1080i??? OP? Pioneer 9G Kuro's 5020 with Elite board swap, KRP500m, Elite 111, Elite 151. Onkyo 706, Polk TSi 5.1 all the way around & 10" sub. Pioneer BD player & Panasonic BD player along with three PS3's, all original 60gig units. 2x Harmony 1100 & 1 Harmony 1000 touch screen remotes. About 1,000 Blu-rays... My Brother R.I.P. Sep 9, 1980 - (killed) July 23, 2008"Dream as if you will live forever, Live as if you will die today"

01-06-2009, 02:43 PM	#6
centauro74 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:212	i have a samsung 42" 720p and it also shows 1080i, with my ps3 the movies look so mucg better, a bluray is a must for you to have, no quesion abou it

01-06-2009, 02:59 PM	#8
JLorenzo77 New Member Member since:Jan 2009	The model #... Hi all - this has been so helpful...I am not sure what the model # is but we bought it about 15 months ago. I am eager to purchase the blu-ray and most of this feedback looks like that would be a good idea...

10-24-2012, 07:57 AM	#9
maalvarez34 New Member Member since:Oct 2012	thank you for the help!!

10-26-2012, 05:43 AM	#10
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Philly Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1	To sum it up easily for you, the television is going to look great with a blu-ray player if you are watching blu-rays. It's true that blu-ray players have different upconversion chip sets, but over all blu-rays players up-convert pretty well now. Get yourself a blu-player and enjoy life and movies. Blove23: Pioneer Elite Pro-111 Pioneer Elite VSX-92 Klipsch RF-82,RC-62,RB-81 Def Tech Supercube 1 Oppo BDP-83, PS3 80GB, XBOX 360 "Life is Better in Blu"

10-30-2012, 02:13 AM	#11
stratford Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Trading Score:1	would it be possible to borrow a player? Depending on what your circle of friends do, one might be able to lend you a player if they go away on holiday soon. Dose your TV have HDMI

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Help blind buy- Panny VIERA X1 Series TC-P42X1 42-Inch 720p Plasma	Plasma TVs	McGarnigal	9	06-16-2009 04:15 PM

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode