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Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 03:09 AM

I'm thinking about getting a PS3 for a Blu-Ray player. I was wondering how it would look on my 720p/1080i 42" Panasonic px77u plasma compared to another 1080p set. I want a 1080p set, but I need to save up a bit for one. How would it look on my current set?

Beta Man · 09-22-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Metal425

I'm thinking about getting a PS3 for a Blu-Ray player. I was wondering how it would look on my 720p/1080i 42" Panasonic px77u plasma compared to another 1080p set. I want a 1080p set, but I need to save up a bit for one. How would it look on my current set?

I have a 37" Aquos that is 720p/1080i and it's AMAZING..... for a 42" set, if you're sitting 10 feet away or so, you won't be able to tell the difference between 1080p and 720p..... Don't let your t.v. stop you from buying a blu-ray player.... he difference is NIGHT AND DAY..... believe me.

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 03:22 AM

How much is the difference between like HBO HD Via Dish and a Blu-Ray Movie?

SkillzthatKillz · 09-22-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Metal425

How much is the difference between like HBO HD Via Dish and a Blu-Ray Movie?

blu-rays look much better than any HD broadcast source (cable or dish). the fast moving scenes seem to have pixelation on dish or cable but on blu they are crisp and clear

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 03:27 AM

If I could get the detail on my set close to this when I buy my player, I would be extatic, also the color is very nice on this screenshot.. I'm drooling.

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SkillzthatKillz

blu-rays look much better than any HD broadcast source (cable or dish). the fast moving scenes seem to have pixelation on dish or cable but on blu they are crisp and clear

What about detail quality like seeing pores on peoples faces?

SkillzthatKillz · 09-22-2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Metal425

If I could get the detail on my set close to this when I buy my player, I would be extatic, also the color is very nice on this screenshot.. I'm drooling.

yeah man the ps3 has very fine details and very good colors...plus its easy to update and has this little feature of playing ps3 games lol...i say go for it man

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 03:35 AM

Here's my TV, if your wondering.

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-4.../dp/B000PBE1JU

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 03:42 AM

Only think I'm worried about is my set has anti-glare which is supossed to cut back the PQ just a tiny bit.

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 03:45 AM

Any opinions or advice? I'm just wondering if I should buy the PS3 first, or the new 1080p TV first, or just forget about the 1080p set, and keep my current plasma and just buy a PS3 for Blu-Ray.

JasonR · 09-22-2008, 03:50 AM

I would buy a player first, I think you will see a great picture on that TV!

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 03:54 AM

Something close to the screenshot I posted above?

JasonR · 09-22-2008, 03:56 AM

I would say yes, definitely.

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 03:58 AM

I notice I never get that kind of detail with like HBO HD Channels, how big is the jump in Picture Quality from like HBO HD Via Dish, to Blu-Ray Via a PS3?

callas01 · 09-22-2008, 04:00 AM

The TV I first had my blu-ray player hooked up to was 720p/1080i and it was still a very very good pic, get the PS3 first. I actually like the 720P picture a little better then the 1080i, if that helps when you set up, but decide what you like personally.

callas01 · 09-22-2008, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Metal425

I notice I never get that kind of detail with like HBO HD Channels, how big is the jump in Picture Quality from like HBO HD Via Dish, to Blu-Ray Via a PS3?

noticable

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 04:05 AM

How much noticeable would a 1080p Set vs the TV I have now be?

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 04:08 AM

All I want is to acheive a Picture Quality like the Screenshot I posted above. If I do, I will be exstatic, and not need a new TV.

callas01 · 09-22-2008, 04:10 AM

Honestly that is hard to say, I was going from a Vizio to a Samsung, and the difference was immense. If you are going from a panasonic plasma to a panasonic plasma, it may not be as big of a jump, but I would say you will see some amount of difference.

Go to a home theatre store (not BB or CC) and see their set up and see if you notice a difference and how big you think it is.

Member-38947 · 09-22-2008, 04:14 AM

If I was to get a 1080p I wouldnt get a Panny Plasma... Your confusing me..lol...

I had that same Samsung that you have, it had some issues that I didn't like so I got the Plasma.

09-22-2008, 03:09 AM	#1
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	Thinking about buying... I'm thinking about getting a PS3 for a Blu-Ray player. I was wondering how it would look on my 720p/1080i 42" Panasonic px77u plasma compared to another 1080p set. I want a 1080p set, but I need to save up a bit for one. How would it look on my current set?

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09-22-2008, 03:22 AM	#3
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	How much is the difference between like HBO HD Via Dish and a Blu-Ray Movie?

09-22-2008, 03:27 AM	#5
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	If I could get the detail on my set close to this when I buy my player, I would be extatic, also the color is very nice on this screenshot.. I'm drooling.

09-22-2008, 03:35 AM	#8
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	Here's my TV, if your wondering. http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-4.../dp/B000PBE1JU

09-22-2008, 03:42 AM	#9
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	Only think I'm worried about is my set has anti-glare which is supossed to cut back the PQ just a tiny bit.

09-22-2008, 03:45 AM	#10
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	Any opinions or advice? I'm just wondering if I should buy the PS3 first, or the new 1080p TV first, or just forget about the 1080p set, and keep my current plasma and just buy a PS3 for Blu-Ray.

09-22-2008, 03:50 AM	#11
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I would buy a player first, I think you will see a great picture on that TV!

09-22-2008, 03:54 AM	#12
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	Something close to the screenshot I posted above?

09-22-2008, 03:56 AM	#13
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I would say yes, definitely.

09-22-2008, 03:58 AM	#14
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	I notice I never get that kind of detail with like HBO HD Channels, how big is the jump in Picture Quality from like HBO HD Via Dish, to Blu-Ray Via a PS3?

09-22-2008, 04:00 AM	#15
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	The TV I first had my blu-ray player hooked up to was 720p/1080i and it was still a very very good pic, get the PS3 first. I actually like the 720P picture a little better then the 1080i, if that helps when you set up, but decide what you like personally.

09-22-2008, 04:05 AM	#17
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	How much noticeable would a 1080p Set vs the TV I have now be?

09-22-2008, 04:08 AM	#18
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	All I want is to acheive a Picture Quality like the Screenshot I posted above. If I do, I will be exstatic, and not need a new TV.

09-22-2008, 04:10 AM	#19
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Honestly that is hard to say, I was going from a Vizio to a Samsung, and the difference was immense. If you are going from a panasonic plasma to a panasonic plasma, it may not be as big of a jump, but I would say you will see some amount of difference. Go to a home theatre store (not BB or CC) and see their set up and see if you notice a difference and how big you think it is.

09-22-2008, 04:14 AM	#20
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	If I was to get a 1080p I wouldnt get a Panny Plasma... Your confusing me..lol... I had that same Samsung that you have, it had some issues that I didn't like so I got the Plasma.

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