Dilemma for me..1080 or 720 - Blu-ray Forum

eclimax13 · 06-11-2009, 01:18 AM

ok so i put an order in for a panasonic g10 50"...the tv will be an entertaining/watch before work tv...not a main movie tv as i will be building a dedicated theater with my current equipment...after thinking long and hard i figure i wont be putting any blu ray or surround sound to the tv..i will have my main theater for movies...would it be better to get the tcp50x1 and save $500 if im just watching cable on this tv?...i'd hate to have a g10 and have it go to waste...

My_Two_Cents · 06-11-2009, 01:32 AM

Well, I wouldn't say it would go to waste, but for what you are planning on using the set for, I would save the $500. If it were only a couple hundred or less, I'd say get 1080p. Oh, you'll get lots of "advice" around here with people insisting you must go with 1080p, the picture will be sooooo much better, why buy outdated technology, etc... Don't believe it. Both of my main plasmas (58" and 42") are 720p sets, and the pictures are beautiful. Regardless of what some my "claim", set resolution is about third or fourth on the list of important factors to consider when buying a new TV. I'm not saying the X1 will be better (or even on par) with the g10, but it will have a beautiful picture that should meet your needs.

But hey, don't just take my advice. Go compare the sets yourself. Buy the X1, get it home and watch it for awhile. If it looks good to you, then keep it. If not, exchange it for the g10.

Aerodude73 · 06-11-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by eclimax13

ok so i put an order in for a panasonic g10 50"...the tv will be an entertaining/watch before work tv...not a main movie tv as i will be building a dedicated theater with my current equipment...after thinking long and hard i figure i wont be putting any blu ray or surround sound to the tv..i will have my main theater for movies...would it be better to get the tcp50x1 and save $500 if im just watching cable on this tv?...i'd hate to have a g10 and have it go to waste...

If it were ME, I'd save the $500 & use it toward your Theater you're building. Especially since you yourself say you WON'T be using it for Blurays, you might as well just have it as a regular good viewing TV. I have a 1080i Samsung 50", and Blurays look amazing on it, & im sure they'd look better on a 1080p (how much, who knows? but i'm sure a decent improvement). For regular HD viewing, 1080i isn't must different (i've heard) from a 720p. Maybe a little bit better picture but for regular HD viewing, I think you're heading in the right direction. Good luck.

eclimax13 · 06-11-2009, 09:50 AM

anyone know if 1080p will be a reality with cable?

wafi · 06-11-2009, 12:05 PM

Yeah same here...save the $500...go with the 720p.

Johnny Vinyl · 06-11-2009, 12:08 PM

I'll make it 4 for saving the $500.....

John

naturephoto1 · 06-11-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by eclimax13

anyone know if 1080p will be a reality with cable?

I think that DirecTV offers it for their Pay Per View movies and such. I am not sure if it is included with their HBO and Starz packages.

I run the DirecTV HD tuner through my upgraded Onkyo PR-SC885. I believe that it is upscaled to 1080P; that is what the information reads on my Pioneer Kuro.

Rich

Aerodude73 · 06-11-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

I think that DirecTV offers it for their Pay Per View movies and such. I am not sure if it is included with their HBO and Starz packages.

I run the DirecTV HD tuner through my upgraded Onkyo PR-SC885. I believe that it is upscaled to 1080P; that is what the information reads on my Pioneer Kuro.

Rich

that is correct. if you have 1080p, they do have this offer. just go their site for more info.

mugupo · 06-11-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eclimax13

ok so i put an order in for a panasonic g10 50"...the tv will be an entertaining/watch before work tv...not a main movie tv as i will be building a dedicated theater with my current equipment...after thinking long and hard i figure i wont be putting any blu ray or surround sound to the tv..i will have my main theater for movies...would it be better to get the tcp50x1 and save $500 if im just watching cable on this tv?...i'd hate to have a g10 and have it go to waste...

g10 is not only it has 1080p also has higher contrast and thx mode which x1 don't got. newegg hast he lg 1080p 50ps60 thx plasma after coupon for like 1240 consider that instead, i got the that tv is is only very little more than 720p plasma.

eclimax13 · 06-11-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mugupo

g10 is not only it has 1080p also has higher contrast and thx mode which x1 don't got. newegg hast he lg 1080p 50ps60 thx plasma after coupon for like 1240 consider that instead, i got the that tv is is only very little more than 720p plasma.

i got the g10 for $1440 so i wouldnt be as bothered to pay the extra $200 over the lg...but the x1 is $900 at sears this week...

all in all i think im going to keep the g10 as i want to be prepared for any future additions i might add...im notorious for changing my mind and would kick myself if i ended wanting to eventually add a blu ray player and surround sound

AKORIS · 06-11-2009, 06:07 PM

don't make the mistake I did!! I settled for 720p and then upgraded
to a 1080p less than 2 years later--

you have to think of what upgrades you might end up doing in the next 5 years-- and don't let anybody fool you-- there is a difference on blu-ray
movies-- a BIG one!

wafi · 06-11-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

don't make the mistake I did!! I settled for 720p and then upgraded
to a 1080p less than 2 years later--

you have to think of what upgrades you might end up doing in the next 5 years-- and don't let anybody fool you-- there is a difference on blu-ray
movies-- a BIG one!

Yes there is a big diff when it comes to BD watching but the OP wont be using it for that...to quote "im just watching cable on this tv" hence the leaning towards the 720p but yeah I would go for a 1080p even if I didnt have BD but thats just me

mugupo · 06-11-2009, 09:17 PM

is all cons of getting 720p consider you could resell without losing too much face value. And buy a new one like led when getting cheap end of this or next year.

My_Two_Cents · 06-12-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mugupo

is all cons of getting 720p consider you could resell without losing too much face value. And buy a new one like led when getting cheap end of this or next year.

eclimax13 · 06-12-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

very much confusion

06-11-2009, 01:18 AM	#1
eclimax13 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Dilemma for me..1080 or 720 ok so i put an order in for a panasonic g10 50"...the tv will be an entertaining/watch before work tv...not a main movie tv as i will be building a dedicated theater with my current equipment...after thinking long and hard i figure i wont be putting any blu ray or surround sound to the tv..i will have my main theater for movies...would it be better to get the tcp50x1 and save $500 if im just watching cable on this tv?...i'd hate to have a g10 and have it go to waste...

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06-11-2009, 01:32 AM	#2
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Well, I wouldn't say it would go to waste, but for what you are planning on using the set for, I would save the $500. If it were only a couple hundred or less, I'd say get 1080p. Oh, you'll get lots of "advice" around here with people insisting you must go with 1080p, the picture will be sooooo much better, why buy outdated technology, etc... Don't believe it. Both of my main plasmas (58" and 42") are 720p sets, and the pictures are beautiful. Regardless of what some my "claim", set resolution is about third or fourth on the list of important factors to consider when buying a new TV. I'm not saying the X1 will be better (or even on par) with the g10, but it will have a beautiful picture that should meet your needs. But hey, don't just take my advice. Go compare the sets yourself. Buy the X1, get it home and watch it for awhile. If it looks good to you, then keep it. If not, exchange it for the g10.

06-11-2009, 09:50 AM	#4
eclimax13 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	anyone know if 1080p will be a reality with cable?

06-11-2009, 12:05 PM	#5
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	Yeah same here...save the $500...go with the 720p.

06-11-2009, 12:08 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I'll make it 4 for saving the $500..... John

06-11-2009, 06:07 PM	#11
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3656 Blu-ray reviews:19	don't make the mistake I did!! I settled for 720p and then upgraded to a 1080p less than 2 years later-- you have to think of what upgrades you might end up doing in the next 5 years-- and don't let anybody fool you-- there is a difference on blu-ray movies-- a BIG one!

06-11-2009, 09:17 PM	#13
mugupo Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 226 Trading Score:4	is all cons of getting 720p consider you could resell without losing too much face value. And buy a new one like led when getting cheap end of this or next year.

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