1080i how much am I missing - Blu-ray Forum

wjmack718 · 05-19-2009, 10:22 AM

Want to upgrade my television to a 50" or better 1080p model,but also on a budget.Don't want to spend over $1500. Currently watching blu-rays on 42" 720p/1080i model with my ps3.Am I missing much? Without all the technical stuff, help me out.Please

Johnny Vinyl · 05-19-2009, 11:12 AM

I have a Panasonic 42" 720p/1080i plasma and I love it. If I were to get another 42" I wouldn't necessarily get a 1080p set, but at 50" + I definately would as I think it makes a substantial distance. My viewing distance is about 8', so if you have a similar viewing distance than I'd say go for the 1080p.

John

Fors* · 05-19-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

I have a Panasonic 42" 720p/1080i plasma and I love it. If I were to get another 42" I wouldn't necessarily get a 1080p set, but at 50" + I definately would as I think it makes a substantial distance. My viewing distance is about 8', so if you have a similar viewing distance than I'd say go for the 1080p.

John

I totally agree, the difference between 1080i and 1080p is close, but the closer you sit to the TV, or the bigger the TV, the more the differences will become apparent, and 1080p would be the way to go.

Beta Man · 05-19-2009, 01:24 PM

50" plus I'd probably get a 1080p, unless I found some great deal...... either way, prices are coming down.... so I'd probably try to snag a 50" Kuro if I were in the market for a new T.V. right now.

Steve · 05-19-2009, 03:13 PM

What I've always read is that 1080p is most beneficial on screen sizes 50" and above, or if you sit really close to your screen.

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 05-20-2009, 08:02 PM

The 50" Panasonic G10 is $1500 right now

Another_Dude · 05-20-2009, 08:06 PM

dommo92 · 05-21-2009, 12:17 PM

I still own a 50" Pioneer Elite from 2005.
It maxes out at 1080i but damn it still looks beautiful while playing BD movies.
I had mine ISF calibrated just recently because I hope this TV can tide me over til 2010 where I'll be in the market for a new TV.
1080i isn't bad, but if you want to pump out a few more months out of that TV get it calibrated!

MaCruz · 05-21-2009, 12:23 PM

I have a 1080i Sony 50"+ TV and the pic looks very good! I guess I'm not missing too much

Anthony P · 05-23-2009, 03:13 PM

the issue is not the 1080i as much as the resolution is not 1080 but around 720, that means that the PS3 takes the 1080p and changes it to 1080i and then the TV takes that 1080i and changes it to the resolution of the set (many are 768 x 1366) . If you have the $ and can afford it, then go for it. you will appreciate the larger screen and the more accurate picture. If it is a bit tight save a bit more and wait a bit (to get the TV you want)

Johnny Vinyl · 05-23-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony P

the issue is not the 1080i as much as the resolution is not 1080 but around 720, that means that the PS3 takes the 1080p and changes it to 1080i and then the TV takes that 1080i and changes it to the resolution of the set (many are 768 x 1366) . If you have the $ and can afford it, then go for it. you will appreciate the larger screen and the more accurate picture. If it is a bit tight save a bit more and wait a bit (to get the TV you want)

That's an excellent suggestion! Remember that once you purchase a new TV, you're going to be living with it for quite some time.

John

dadkins · 05-23-2009, 06:17 PM

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DetroitSportsFan · 05-23-2009, 06:44 PM

1080i is good, but for over 50" go with 1080p.

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05-19-2009, 10:22 AM	#1
wjmack718 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:brooklyn new york Blu-ray collection:182 Blu-ray reviews:2	1080i how much am I missing Want to upgrade my television to a 50" or better 1080p model,but also on a budget.Don't want to spend over $1500. Currently watching blu-rays on 42" 720p/1080i model with my ps3.Am I missing much? Without all the technical stuff, help me out.Please

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05-19-2009, 11:12 AM	#2
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 have a Panasonic 42" 720p/1080i plasma and I love it. If I were to get another 42" I wouldn't necessarily get a 1080p set, but at 50" + I definately would as I think it makes a substantial distance. My viewing distance is about 8', so if you have a similar viewing distance than I'd say go for the 1080p. John

05-19-2009, 01:24 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	50" plus I'd probably get a 1080p, unless I found some great deal...... either way, prices are coming down.... so I'd probably try to snag a 50" Kuro if I were in the market for a new T.V. right now.

05-19-2009, 03:13 PM	#5
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	What I've always read is that 1080p is most beneficial on screen sizes 50" and above, or if you sit really close to your screen.

05-20-2009, 08:02 PM	#6
PSB_Paradigm_HSU Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:VA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:23	The 50" Panasonic G10 is $1500 right now

05-20-2009, 08:06 PM	#7
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8

05-21-2009, 12:17 PM	#8
dommo92 Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:20	I still own a 50" Pioneer Elite from 2005. It maxes out at 1080i but damn it still looks beautiful while playing BD movies. I had mine ISF calibrated just recently because I hope this TV can tide me over til 2010 where I'll be in the market for a new TV. 1080i isn't bad, but if you want to pump out a few more months out of that TV get it calibrated!

05-21-2009, 12:23 PM	#9
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I have a 1080i Sony 50"+ TV and the pic looks very good! I guess I'm not missing too much

05-23-2009, 03:13 PM	#10
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	the issue is not the 1080i as much as the resolution is not 1080 but around 720, that means that the PS3 takes the 1080p and changes it to 1080i and then the TV takes that 1080i and changes it to the resolution of the set (many are 768 x 1366) . If you have the $ and can afford it, then go for it. you will appreciate the larger screen and the more accurate picture. If it is a bit tight save a bit more and wait a bit (to get the TV you want)

05-23-2009, 06:17 PM	#12
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Viewing Distance Calculator: http://www.myhometheater.homestead.c...alculator.html Scroll down and input your specs.

05-23-2009, 06:44 PM	#13
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	1080i is good, but for over 50" go with 1080p.

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