Is this info true

[walesyg]

Hi there newbie here,just wanted to know if it's true that you need a really big screen to get the full benefit of blu-ray and 1080p. I am looking between 37-42 inches.

[Johk]

Originally Posted by walesyg

Hi there newbie here,just wanted to know if it's true that you need a really big screen to get the full benefit of blu-ray and 1080p. I am looking between 37-42 inches.

At 37-42 inches, you will see the difference between 1080p and 720p. However it depends more how far you sit from the display. Check out this thread for complete info about this!

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by walesyg

Hi there newbie here,just wanted to know if it's true that you need a really big screen to get the full benefit of blu-ray and 1080p. I am looking between 37-42 inches.

screensize and viewing distances are both factors, along with just plain old eyesight.

good chart

[crackinhedz]

basically the closer you sit the more noticeable advantage 1080p becomes.

[Clark Kent]

I would go with 1080p if you go with the 42" screen size. 1080P is the future of High Definition since Blu-ray is capped at that resolution. As you sit closer you will notice slightly less motion judder and a tiny bit more resolution. It is questionable if one can really benefit from 1080P on a 37" display though.

[walesyg]

Thanks for the info.I'll be sitting between 7 and 10 feet away, so those sizes look ok, now I'll have to choose between lcd and plasma which is a different can of worms. Many thanks.

[CrabbyAzz]

I wouldn't go with anything less than a 42". The biggest mistake people make and regret is buying a TV that's too small. Usually they have a 27 or 32" and think, Wow a 37" is going to be really big. It's not, especially if your going from 4:3 format to wide screen.

[tbizzle]

I just bought my first hdtv, a 46" Samsung and i wouldn't go ANY smaller. this tv is pretty big, and its awesome.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by CrabbyAzz

I wouldn't go with anything less than a 42". The biggest mistake people make and regret is buying a TV that's too small. Usually they have a 27 or 32" and think, Wow a 37" is going to be really big. It's not, especially if your going from 4:3 format to wide screen.

+1

I went from a 27" CRT to a 42" Panny Plasma, which was a huge step up for me. But now I want at least a 50", preferably a 60". The 42" is fine, but sometimes I just wish it were bigger.

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I would go with 1080p if you go with the 42" screen size. 1080P is the future of High Definition since Blu-ray is capped at that resolution. As you sit closer you will notice slightly less motion judder and a tiny bit more resolution. It is questionable if one can really benefit from 1080P on a 37" display though.

Resolution and distance have nothing to do with motion judder. This has to do with 3:2 pulldown due to refresh rates of the set vs. 24p movies. I'm confused by this statement. Also, as has been said, there is NO question that 1080p on a 37" set can be beneficial. It all depends on viewing distance.

Where are you getting this info? To be more helpful to the OP, I too would recommend to go as large as you can. I wish I'd picked up a 46" or a 50" instead of my 42" set.