Blu-ray on 720p - Blu-ray Forum

davewolfs · 07-27-2007, 05:59 PM

Hey folks,

I am in the process of looking for a new plasma and the display that I have my eye on has a native resolution of 720p. Newer 1080p versions will be coming out in the next month or so but will be $1100+ more then these existing models. With that said, I am curious to know how Blu-Ray content looks on a 720P set.

I have seen Blu-Ray several times on 1080P screens and the content looks phenomenal, unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to see the same content played on a 720p set.

With a viewing distance of over 7ft on a 50" screen, how much of a difference are we talking in terms of quality with a Blu-Ray feed going into a screen with a native resolution of 1365 x 768 vs 1920 x 1080.

Thanks!

Dave

dobyblue · 07-27-2007, 06:19 PM

Where are you located?

The new Panasonic 50" Viera 1080p plasma is only $2499 on Amazon.

davewolfs · 07-27-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Where are you located?

The new Panasonic 50" Viera 1080p plasma is only $2499 on Amazon.

I'm hooked on Pioneer. Not really interested in the Panasonic.

jkmst213 · 07-27-2007, 07:01 PM

I just purchased a 50" Pioneer Kuro Flat Panel Television. I am pretty hardcore when it comes to getting some of the best electronics, this tv just being one of them. My blu-ray player (PS3) is aweseme on this tv. I have seen this 720p right next to many other 720p and 1080p models of all different brands. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST TV's I HAVE EVER SEEN. The blu-ray discs on 720p compared to 1080p is only slight. If you are really into graphics and details (like i am) you can spot the difference on side by side comparison... which i did with many models. With a 50" screen i wouldnt worry too much about the 720p vs 1080p. The 720p will be awesome... i can tell you from experience. BUT.. if you did decide to go bigger on the screen you might want to look into the 1080p because the detail is lost the larger you go. From me looking around and doing research 50" is large as i would go without worrying about degredation of the 720p. Once again i have this pioneer and it is awesome.

I hope this helps and good luck finding what ya need... if you have any questions feel free to post again.

davewolfs · 07-27-2007, 07:29 PM

Interesting that you mention 60" because this is what I would be waiting for. The 6010 from Pioneer.

jkmst213 · 07-27-2007, 07:49 PM

If you go with a 60" it would just depend on how much clarity you would be looking for in the picture. Of course everyone wants the clearest of the clear but 60" is just slightly out of my range for the 720p. Now it just depends on how much money you would like to spend. If you don't care about a little less picture quality (not a WHOLE lot by any means) the 60" 720p would be great. If you are looking for the best clarity then with a 60" inch i would go with 1080p. In my opinion 60" definitely maxes out the screen size that i would buy in 720p. i would go with 1080p for sure if you got wild and went any larger than that. Just my two cents.

zombieking · 07-27-2007, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davewolfs

I'm hooked on Pioneer. Not really interested in the Panasonic.

You have expensive taste, but if you can afford 1080p, go for it. I also went Pioneer, my native rez is 720p on 50" screen, but I'm not disappointed with the PQ of any blu-ray so far. It looks incredible, and I saved a lot of money!!

TimppaK · 07-27-2007, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Where are you located?

The new Panasonic 50" Viera 1080p plasma is only $2499 on Amazon.

There is also a Samsung 1080 plasma - don't know how expensive in US, but German web stores seem to be selling it for 2700 euros - you might want to take look at. In US it's FPT5084 and in euroland the model is called PS-50P96FD. There is a UK review at http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/Samsung-PS50P96FDX/

I'm very interested in this Sammy because I am also willing to get a new full hd tv (to replace my "old" Panny TH42PV500 and according to the review I mentioned it can handle p24 input and "judder was significantly reduced". Also the color reproduction seems to be quite ok.

I just wish there was some B&M around here to have it on show

Edit: German price includes VAT(sales tax) 19%

07-27-2007, 05:59 PM	#1
davewolfs Banned Member since:Jul 2007	Blu-ray on 720p Hey folks, I am in the process of looking for a new plasma and the display that I have my eye on has a native resolution of 720p. Newer 1080p versions will be coming out in the next month or so but will be $1100+ more then these existing models. With that said, I am curious to know how Blu-Ray content looks on a 720P set. I have seen Blu-Ray several times on 1080P screens and the content looks phenomenal, unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to see the same content played on a 720p set. With a viewing distance of over 7ft on a 50" screen, how much of a difference are we talking in terms of quality with a Blu-Ray feed going into a screen with a native resolution of 1365 x 768 vs 1920 x 1080. Thanks! Dave

07-27-2007, 07:01 PM	#4
jkmst213 New Member Member since:Jul 2007	The TV to Buy! I just purchased a 50" Pioneer Kuro Flat Panel Television. I am pretty hardcore when it comes to getting some of the best electronics, this tv just being one of them. My blu-ray player (PS3) is aweseme on this tv. I have seen this 720p right next to many other 720p and 1080p models of all different brands. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST TV's I HAVE EVER SEEN. The blu-ray discs on 720p compared to 1080p is only slight. If you are really into graphics and details (like i am) you can spot the difference on side by side comparison... which i did with many models. With a 50" screen i wouldnt worry too much about the 720p vs 1080p. The 720p will be awesome... i can tell you from experience. BUT.. if you did decide to go bigger on the screen you might want to look into the 1080p because the detail is lost the larger you go. From me looking around and doing research 50" is large as i would go without worrying about degredation of the 720p. Once again i have this pioneer and it is awesome. I hope this helps and good luck finding what ya need... if you have any questions feel free to post again.

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07-27-2007, 06:19 PM	#2
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Where are you located? The new Panasonic 50" Viera 1080p plasma is only $2499 on Amazon.

07-27-2007, 07:29 PM	#5
davewolfs Banned Member since:Jul 2007	Interesting that you mention 60" because this is what I would be waiting for. The 6010 from Pioneer.

07-27-2007, 07:49 PM	#6
jkmst213 New Member Member since:Jul 2007	If you go with a 60" it would just depend on how much clarity you would be looking for in the picture. Of course everyone wants the clearest of the clear but 60" is just slightly out of my range for the 720p. Now it just depends on how much money you would like to spend. If you don't care about a little less picture quality (not a WHOLE lot by any means) the 60" 720p would be great. If you are looking for the best clarity then with a 60" inch i would go with 1080p. In my opinion 60" definitely maxes out the screen size that i would buy in 720p. i would go with 1080p for sure if you got wild and went any larger than that. Just my two cents.

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