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JJ · 01-04-2008, 03:29 AM

...sadly placed it into my bedroom, retiring it from front-line duty - that Vizio 32" 1080i served its purpose well.

And in its stead in my living room, finally entered the world of Full HD by finally hooking up the 42" Philly Ambilight I got for Christmas (I paid for half of it) - and let me tell you, I was missing out on something, I know they say there's not much difference, but in this case, it is quite breathtaking.

College students on blu-budgets unite.

JasonR · 01-04-2008, 03:31 AM

You don't know the difference until you see it.

JJ · 01-04-2008, 03:34 AM

I really thought it wouldn't make that much of a deal, I was just going for the 10" increase in screen size.

JasonR · 01-04-2008, 03:41 AM

P & I is night and day. The people that argue otherwise, don't have it. That and you have a better TV in general...

Downhere · 01-04-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

P & I is night and day. The people that argue otherwise, don't have it. That and you have a better TV in general...

I'd have to disagree, and I've seen both. There is a slight difference but it's not night and day.

Footloose301 · 01-04-2008, 10:40 AM

+1 for NIGHT and DAY difference.

Go Blu · 01-04-2008, 10:58 AM

Congrats on the new Tube!

cawgijoe · 01-04-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhere

I'd have to disagree, and I've seen both. There is a slight difference but it's not night and day.

+1 for slight difference..........but that's irrelevant.....congrats!

JJ · 01-07-2008, 05:52 PM

Haha - so I figured out why it was such an enormous deal, and now I feel foolish. Signal compatibility for my old TV was 1080i, but display was always 720p. Oops! That makes so much more sense.

CptGreedle · 01-07-2008, 06:02 PM

I, for one, can not stand interlaced videos!
To me it is more important that it is progressive, than that it be 1080. A 720p display, to me, looks better than a 1080i display.
1080p is the best, by far, and i am never turning back!

pizat · 01-07-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

College students on blu-budgets unite.

DUDE...that is funny!!!!

Sonny · 01-07-2008, 06:06 PM

Enjoy your new HDTV

meckel · 01-07-2008, 06:12 PM

I think going from the Vizio to the Phillips is the main reason you are seeing such a big difference. Vizio is a nice set for the price, but just can not deliver the same PQ as a good Phillips, Sam, Sony and so on.

Enjoy the new set

JJ · 01-07-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pizat

DUDE...that is funny!!!!

It's the truth!

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Originally Posted by meckel

I think going from the Vizio to the Phillips is the main reason you are seeing such a big difference. Vizio is a nice set for the price, but just can not deliver the same PQ as a good Phillips, Sam, Sony and so on.

Enjoy the new set

Perhaps...Vizio is a lot better than most people give them credit for.

JasonR · 01-07-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhere

I'd have to disagree, and I've seen both. There is a slight difference but it's not night and day.

But, which do you have....

jq71586 · 01-07-2008, 08:33 PM

I am still a college student living in the 1080i age. Maybe for my birthday into next year I'll have enough saved up.

Congrats on the new TV.

Keiths Light · 01-07-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

College students on blu-budgets unite.

you got that right!

meckel · 01-07-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

It's the truth!

Perhaps...Vizio is a lot better than most people give them credit for.

I not think Vizio is bad set for the price point they are at and have recommended them. I would over any other set in the price range. It's just to me when I compare it to a Phillips, Samsung, Sony and so on the Vizio seems soft, but like I said that's just me. And when I'm looking at them it is at a big box retailer

Caligula · 01-07-2008, 08:44 PM

I still love my 1080i 42" Philips with amblights and have no complain. But.. Id like 1080p and over 50" tv soon. Havent decide which brand to buy, maybe sony xrb?

mgonzo2u · 01-07-2008, 08:52 PM

Those that are in the savings mode for their next gen TV should wait it out until you find out more about Laser TV's or OLED's.

01-04-2008, 03:29 AM	#1
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	So I picked up my TV, and...=( ...sadly placed it into my bedroom, retiring it from front-line duty - that Vizio 32" 1080i served its purpose well. And in its stead in my living room, finally entered the world of Full HD by finally hooking up the 42" Philly Ambilight I got for Christmas (I paid for half of it) - and let me tell you, I was missing out on something, I know they say there's not much difference, but in this case, it is quite breathtaking. College students on blu-budgets unite.

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01-04-2008, 03:31 AM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	You don't know the difference until you see it.

01-04-2008, 03:34 AM	#3
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I really thought it wouldn't make that much of a deal, I was just going for the 10" increase in screen size.

01-04-2008, 03:41 AM	#4
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	P & I is night and day. The people that argue otherwise, don't have it. That and you have a better TV in general...

01-04-2008, 10:40 AM	#6
Footloose301 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Fort Myers, FL Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 1	+1 for NIGHT and DAY difference.

01-04-2008, 10:58 AM	#7
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	Congrats on the new Tube!

01-07-2008, 05:52 PM	#9
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Haha - so I figured out why it was such an enormous deal, and now I feel foolish. Signal compatibility for my old TV was 1080i, but display was always 720p. Oops! That makes so much more sense.

01-07-2008, 06:02 PM	#10
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I, for one, can not stand interlaced videos! To me it is more important that it is progressive, than that it be 1080. A 720p display, to me, looks better than a 1080i display. 1080p is the best, by far, and i am never turning back!

01-07-2008, 06:06 PM	#12
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Enjoy your new HDTV

01-07-2008, 06:12 PM	#13
meckel Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Nashville, TN 4K collection:776 Blu-ray collection:3057	I think going from the Vizio to the Phillips is the main reason you are seeing such a big difference. Vizio is a nice set for the price, but just can not deliver the same PQ as a good Phillips, Sam, Sony and so on. Enjoy the new set

01-07-2008, 08:33 PM	#16
jq71586 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fall River, MA Blu-ray collection:55 Trading Score:29	I am still a college student living in the 1080i age. Maybe for my birthday into next year I'll have enough saved up. Congrats on the new TV.

01-07-2008, 08:44 PM	#19
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	I still love my 1080i 42" Philips with amblights and have no complain. But.. Id like 1080p and over 50" tv soon. Havent decide which brand to buy, maybe sony xrb?

01-07-2008, 08:52 PM	#20
mgonzo2u Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:O.C. KOOK FOR LIFE Blu-ray collection:112	Those that are in the savings mode for their next gen TV should wait it out until you find out more about Laser TV's or OLED's.

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