is it worth it? - Blu-ray Forum

problu · 12-23-2007, 12:52 PM

im thinking of swaping my Samsung 50 inches H-PT5054 720p to a Samsung 46 inches LN-T4661F 1080p.what do you guys think?

pokerface · 12-23-2007, 01:27 PM

I would have to say "yes" it is worth it. Moving up to 1080p will let you take full advantage of Blu-ray.

MouseRider · 12-23-2007, 03:45 PM

4" is quite a bit to lose depending on your viewing distance and the room you have the screen in.

Unless you're in a great hurry, you might want to consider just waiting to get a 1080p at 50".

NJMetsFan · 12-23-2007, 03:56 PM

Whenever I'm replacing a TV, I look to increase the size and improve the quality. If I can't do both, I just wait until I can afford it.

Sonny · 12-23-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NJMetsFan

Whenever I'm replacing a TV, I look to increase the size and improve the quality. If I can't do both, I just wait until I can afford it.

Well said

problu · 12-23-2007, 04:25 PM

im about 7 to 8 feet viewing distance and my living room is dark coz i put some dark curtains.

Dotpattern · 12-23-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by problu

im about 7 to 8 feet viewing distance and my living room is dark coz i put some dark curtains.

Yes, it's worth it! I had a 55" Philips rear projection 1080i TV and got a 50" Panasonic plasma last weekend (the one at Best Buy with the free BD30 player) and the difference in quality more than makes up for the picture size!

JasonR · 12-23-2007, 04:33 PM

I would go 1080P, you will regret sacrificing the viewing size though. I just bought a 40 inch and wish I had gone bigger.

SamInNorthCakalakey · 12-23-2007, 04:38 PM

At that distance the 1080p set is the way to go.

JasonR · 12-23-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SamInNorthCakalakey

At that distance the 1080p set is the way to go.

He is definately okay on viewing distance and will be happy with 1080P. I just fear that he will be upset losing the inches.

problu · 12-23-2007, 04:52 PM

is 4 inches really a big lost?

finalfantasy · 12-23-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by problu

is 4 inches really a big lost?

ask your girlfriend...

JasonR · 12-23-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by problu

is 4 inches really a big lost?

Not really, you will still have that lingering thought of "I should have gotten bigger".

I would do it though.

DealsR4theDevil · 12-23-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NJMetsFan

Whenever I'm replacing a TV, I look to increase the size and improve the quality. If I can't do both, I just wait until I can afford it.

Same with me, I have a 720p 42" Pioneer Elite Plasma and the only thing I will ever replace it with is a 1080p 42"(or bigger) Pioneer Elite Plasma. I want to upgrade my TV, not trade quality or size for 1080p.

Whytewash · 12-23-2007, 05:14 PM

I have a 56" right now and I would have a hard time going any smaller ever again.

However, if there was a TV that had MUCH better quality for comperable price that was a 52", I would pick it up in a heart beat.

Would I notice the size difference? Yes, but the PQ more than makes up for the lack of just a few inches...

SKRUhddvd · 12-23-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by problu

im thinking of swaping my Samsung 50 inches H-PT5054 720p to a Samsung 46 inches LN-T4661F 1080p.what do you guys think?

- BB has the no questions asked return policy till the 31st. i would pick it up today and spend the week in a side by side comparison. this is a question only you can answer. p.s. if you do it, post your observations in a future thread.

tmt7734 · 12-24-2007, 12:03 AM

I did I similar swap from a 50" PL5060N HP plasma (i think a sammy inside) to a 52" Sammy LN-T5281F, thinking I would move the Plasma to the bedroom with the HD-DVD player for grown-up movies and keep the new sammy in the living room for the PS3 Blu-Rays and DishHD. Well, I have since moved the 16 month old 720P plasma back into the living room. It is just a more pleasant experience for watching TV to me. I guess it's black levels and color warmth, but the LCD just feels overly sharp and cold comapred to the plasma. Both my sets were properly calibrated.

So, I would tell you hold off. I went from 720p plasma to 1080P lcd and gained to inches in the process and wish I had not made the purchase.

problu · 12-24-2007, 12:39 AM

because some people said that your blu-ray will look very good into 1080p hdtv than 720p hdtv,and its a waste for blu-ray to just connect it to 720p.right now im satisfied with the PQ of my plasma with my blu-ray player but im still curious about how it will look to into 1080p hdtv.

12-23-2007, 12:52 PM	#1
problu Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Bellflower,CA Home Theater Gallery:12 Trading Score:6	is it worth it? im thinking of swaping my Samsung 50 inches H-PT5054 720p to a Samsung 46 inches LN-T4661F 1080p.what do you guys think?

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12-23-2007, 01:27 PM	#2
pokerface Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Delaware Blu-ray collection:360	I would have to say "yes" it is worth it. Moving up to 1080p will let you take full advantage of Blu-ray.

12-23-2007, 03:45 PM	#3
MouseRider Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	4" is quite a bit to lose depending on your viewing distance and the room you have the screen in. Unless you're in a great hurry, you might want to consider just waiting to get a 1080p at 50".

12-23-2007, 03:56 PM	#4
NJMetsFan Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Plumas Lake, CA	Whenever I'm replacing a TV, I look to increase the size and improve the quality. If I can't do both, I just wait until I can afford it.

12-23-2007, 04:25 PM	#6
problu Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Bellflower,CA Home Theater Gallery:12 Trading Score:6	im about 7 to 8 feet viewing distance and my living room is dark coz i put some dark curtains.

12-23-2007, 04:33 PM	#8
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I would go 1080P, you will regret sacrificing the viewing size though. I just bought a 40 inch and wish I had gone bigger.

12-23-2007, 04:38 PM	#9
SamInNorthCakalakey Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Raleigh/Durham, NC area Blu-ray reviews:19	At that distance the 1080p set is the way to go.

12-23-2007, 04:52 PM	#11
problu Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Bellflower,CA Home Theater Gallery:12 Trading Score:6	is 4 inches really a big lost?

12-23-2007, 05:14 PM	#15
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have a 56" right now and I would have a hard time going any smaller ever again. However, if there was a TV that had MUCH better quality for comperable price that was a 52", I would pick it up in a heart beat. Would I notice the size difference? Yes, but the PQ more than makes up for the lack of just a few inches...

12-24-2007, 12:03 AM	#17
tmt7734 New Member Member since:Dec 2007	I did I similar swap from a 50" PL5060N HP plasma (i think a sammy inside) to a 52" Sammy LN-T5281F, thinking I would move the Plasma to the bedroom with the HD-DVD player for grown-up movies and keep the new sammy in the living room for the PS3 Blu-Rays and DishHD. Well, I have since moved the 16 month old 720P plasma back into the living room. It is just a more pleasant experience for watching TV to me. I guess it's black levels and color warmth, but the LCD just feels overly sharp and cold comapred to the plasma. Both my sets were properly calibrated. So, I would tell you hold off. I went from 720p plasma to 1080P lcd and gained to inches in the process and wish I had not made the purchase.

12-24-2007, 12:39 AM	#18
problu Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Bellflower,CA Home Theater Gallery:12 Trading Score:6	because some people said that your blu-ray will look very good into 1080p hdtv than 720p hdtv,and its a waste for blu-ray to just connect it to 720p.right now im satisfied with the PQ of my plasma with my blu-ray player but im still curious about how it will look to into 1080p hdtv.

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