Is it alright for me to buy a 720p or 1080i tv? - Blu-ray Forum

MotionBlurr · 11-24-2007, 06:34 PM

They are so much cheaper and this is for the kids room since the one they have only shows green color now.

This is only to watch broadcast programing which is only 1080i or 720p anyway.

The kids will mostly watch children shows which are not HD at all and the TV may take some abuse since it is for the kids.

xtop · 11-24-2007, 06:37 PM

if its for the kids then i see no reason why not. they wont care if its 1080p

Petra_Kalbrain · 11-24-2007, 06:41 PM

Personally, I don't condone buying a TV that is not futureproof. You may be able to enjoy a 720p or 1080i TV for the time being, but come a year from now, you'll kick yourself when looking at adding a Hi-Def unit for playback. I like to think that spending a bit more now can give you long-term benefits, instead of spending little for short-term benefits. Remember, in electronics, you get what you pay for.

Just one man's opinion though. Take it or leave it.

xtop · 11-24-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Personally, I don't condone buying a TV that is not futureproof. You may be able to enjoy a 720p or 1080i TV for the time being, but come a year from now, you'll kick yourself when looking at adding a Hi-Def unit for playback. I like to think that spending a bit more now can give you long-term benefits, instead of spending little for short-term benefits. Remember, in electronics, you get what you pay for.

Just one man's opinion though. Take it or leave it.

normally i'd agree, but if he already has a 1080p tv and he's using another for his children. why would he or the children care if it was or wasn't 1080p?

and besides, we'll start seeing 1440, 2160, etc etc soon enough

miked924 · 11-24-2007, 06:49 PM

a 720 is perfect for that or a bedroom or kitchen, not for the main tv though in my opinion

DealsR4theDevil · 11-24-2007, 06:53 PM

I would just get my kids an old tube TV for 100 bucks. I dont see why kids need HDTVs at all.

JJ · 11-24-2007, 06:57 PM

^---I agree with that. Save the money for their christmas toys.

DragonSarc · 11-24-2007, 07:28 PM

^---- I agree to that also and if its cheap or good deal on 720p go for it....

Rustmonsteru · 11-24-2007, 08:15 PM

Poor kids always get the shaft. One day when your old they'll buy you a low end tv b/c they'll figure your too old to know the difference

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gearyt · 11-24-2007, 08:20 PM

age of the kids ??
Technology changes so rapidly the answer probably is....
go 720p/1080i

reasons;
small screen
little eyeballs who don't really care
remember, last year the standard was 1 mil pixels, this year 2 mil 60Hz, 120Hz
next year 4?? for the same price
Picture difference is there, but you really have to be into tech to appreciate it

11-24-2007, 06:34 PM	#1
MotionBlurr Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Is it alright for me to buy a 720p or 1080i tv? They are so much cheaper and this is for the kids room since the one they have only shows green color now. This is only to watch broadcast programing which is only 1080i or 720p anyway. The kids will mostly watch children shows which are not HD at all and the TV may take some abuse since it is for the kids.

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11-24-2007, 06:37 PM	#2
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	if its for the kids then i see no reason why not. they wont care if its 1080p

11-24-2007, 06:41 PM	#3
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Personally, I don't condone buying a TV that is not futureproof. You may be able to enjoy a 720p or 1080i TV for the time being, but come a year from now, you'll kick yourself when looking at adding a Hi-Def unit for playback. I like to think that spending a bit more now can give you long-term benefits, instead of spending little for short-term benefits. Remember, in electronics, you get what you pay for. Just one man's opinion though. Take it or leave it.

11-24-2007, 06:49 PM	#5
miked924 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Queens, NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:295 Blu-ray collection:1038 DVD collection:22 iTunes collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	a 720 is perfect for that or a bedroom or kitchen, not for the main tv though in my opinion

11-24-2007, 06:53 PM	#6
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:76	I would just get my kids an old tube TV for 100 bucks. I dont see why kids need HDTVs at all.

11-24-2007, 06:57 PM	#7
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 agree with that. Save the money for their christmas toys.

11-24-2007, 07:28 PM	#8
DragonSarc Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:San Leandro, CA Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray reviews:1	^---- I agree to that also and if its cheap or good deal on 720p go for it....

11-24-2007, 08:15 PM	#9
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	Poor kids always get the shaft. One day when your old they'll buy you a low end tv b/c they'll figure your too old to know the difference .

11-24-2007, 08:20 PM	#10
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	age of the kids ?? Technology changes so rapidly the answer probably is.... go 720p/1080i reasons; small screen little eyeballs who don't really care remember, last year the standard was 1 mil pixels, this year 2 mil 60Hz, 120Hz next year 4?? for the same price Picture difference is there, but you really have to be into tech to appreciate it

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