Blu-ray with an old 720p LCD - Blu-ray Forum

Jmobie · 12-12-2008, 05:02 PM

As you can see in my signature, our family's LCD is a Samsung LN-T3732H 720p 37-inch. Technically its native resolution is 768p. It has only 5,000:1 contrast ratio and 60Hz refresh rate.

In a few days, my family and I will be watching The Dark Knight on Blu-ray for our first Blu-ray viewing. I know it will be better than the DVDs we watched on this LCD.
How good will it be?
How much is our screen holding back the clarity of Blu-ray?
Is it true that there wouldn't be much difference between 1080p and 768p on a 37-inch LCD?

Thanks.

DeadDog · 12-12-2008, 05:24 PM

Your going to get many varying opinions on this. All I can say is that I have a 720p 50" plasma and it looks amazing with blu-rays. The difference over dvd is huge.

You're definitely going to see a difference between dvd and blu-ray. As far as whether you'll be missing much I would say no. But everyone will have a different opinion on that.

Bottom line: I say don't worry about what you "may" be missing, and just enjoy what you have.

jappler · 12-12-2008, 06:04 PM

I've got a very entry level 720p plasma set, and I thoroughly enjoy Blurays.

I do get a little jealous when I go over to the 'rents house and watch a BD on my dads 58" 1080p Panasonic plasma. It handles blacks and dark scenes much better.

Everyones gotta start somewhere!

TheZoof · 12-12-2008, 08:09 PM

I think you will be missing some of the experience due to the size of the tv and also the 720P.

I watched a blu-ray on a 50" 1080P and I find myself holding back from upgrading my 42" 1080P tv.

There is something to be said about the higher resolution and larger screen unfortunately.

Will it be better than a dvd? No question.

kspencer64 · 12-27-2008, 04:10 PM

bought a Sharp Blu Ray player and hooked it up to my 37 inch sharp LCD 720 TV.... is it worth it for me to play blu ray on this tv or should I only be playing blu ray if I have a 1080 TV...? Thanks... New to BLU RAY.

crackinhedz · 12-27-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kspencer64

bought a Sharp Blu Ray player and hooked it up to my 37 inch sharp LCD 720 TV.... is it worth it for me to play blu ray on this tv or should I only be playing blu ray if I have a 1080 TV...? Thanks... New to BLU RAY.

720p is just dandy!

...have no worries.

SHines-IT · 12-27-2008, 05:20 PM

I have a Sylvania 26" 720p (Native 768p). It play's Blu Rays rather nice, It's worth every penny, I can see this zit on this girls face! But I can't wait to 40-52" 1080p LCD!

Johnny Vinyl · 12-27-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

720p is just dandy!

...have no worries.

Couldn't agree more!

b15nut · 12-30-2008, 04:10 AM

No worries man, I watch mine on a 720p LCD and am blown away by it!

Jmobie · 12-30-2008, 04:47 AM

I just watched on our 768p LCD, back to back, The Dark Knight and Iron Man with my dad. Blu-ray is awesome. I played around with LCD picture settings, and I think I arrived at a nice setting. Although our HT setup may not look as nice as some of the ones in the galleries, but when the lights are off, it is just like having your own theater at home. The sound is fantastic. Never noticed any muffled dialogue with TDK. The IMAX scenes were amazing. (Btw, ratio switches didn't bother me a bit.) Everything is flawless, and images are rich in color, unlike DVD on an LCD. Maybe a 1080p set will look better, but this is a major step up from DVD.

SHines-IT · 12-30-2008, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmobie

I just watched on our 768p LCD, back to back, The Dark Knight and Iron Man with my dad. Blu-ray is awesome. I played around with LCD picture settings, and I think I arrived at a nice setting. Although our HT setup may not look as nice as some of the ones in the galleries, but when the lights are off, it is just like having your own theater at home. The sound is fantastic. Never noticed any muffled dialogue with TDK. The IMAX scenes were amazing. (Btw, ratio switches didn't bother me a bit.) Everything is flawless, and images are rich in color, unlike DVD on an LCD. Maybe a 1080p set will look better, but this is a major step up from DVD.

Yea, Color is the biggest improvement I notice. But in general things seem sharper. It's nice, but can't wait to upgrade to 1080p.

BR7 · 12-30-2008, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

720p is just dandy!

...have no worries.

I second that

bpob · 01-10-2009, 10:45 PM

Dark Knight is probably the best movie on blu ray. The pq is amazing. And I have a 720p plasma.

zicmubleu · 01-12-2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmobie

As you can see in my signature, our family's LCD is a Samsung LN-T3732H 720p 37-inch. Technically its native resolution is 768p. It has only 5,000:1 contrast ratio and 60Hz refresh rate.

In a few days, my family and I will be watching The Dark Knight on Blu-ray for our first Blu-ray viewing. I know it will be better than the DVDs we watched on this LCD.
How good will it be?
How much is our screen holding back the clarity of Blu-ray?
Is it true that there wouldn't be much difference between 1080p and 768p on a 37-inch LCD?

Thanks.

Maybe some of you can answer the question of how a Blu-ray player will down sample a 1080P picture to a 720P. Are some players better at it than others? Just throwing every third pixel out might work but I doubt that is how it is done. If the TV does the down sampling then my question is moot.

Santeria · 01-12-2009, 04:29 AM

i have an entry level 720P 32" LCD too... its just fine and very enjoyable.

i remember when a 32" tv was huge.... oh how times have changed

eXsPhantom · 01-12-2009, 08:56 AM

768 on a 37" is just fine, stop worrying

Beta Man · 01-13-2009, 01:56 PM

720p/1080i looks great on my 32, on my 37, and on my 106"

12-12-2008, 05:02 PM	#1
Jmobie Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Chicago, IL 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:91	Blu-ray with an old 720p LCD As you can see in my signature, our family's LCD is a Samsung LN-T3732H 720p 37-inch. Technically its native resolution is 768p. It has only 5,000:1 contrast ratio and 60Hz refresh rate. In a few days, my family and I will be watching The Dark Knight on Blu-ray for our first Blu-ray viewing. I know it will be better than the DVDs we watched on this LCD. How good will it be? How much is our screen holding back the clarity of Blu-ray? Is it true that there wouldn't be much difference between 1080p and 768p on a 37-inch LCD? Thanks.

12-27-2008, 04:10 PM	#5
kspencer64 New Member Member since:Dec 2008	Blu Ray on 720 bought a Sharp Blu Ray player and hooked it up to my 37 inch sharp LCD 720 TV.... is it worth it for me to play blu ray on this tv or should I only be playing blu ray if I have a 1080 TV...? Thanks... New to BLU RAY.

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12-12-2008, 05:24 PM	#2
DeadDog Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:355 Digital collection:96 iTunes collection:125 Trading Score:360	Your going to get many varying opinions on this. All I can say is that I have a 720p 50" plasma and it looks amazing with blu-rays. The difference over dvd is huge. You're definitely going to see a difference between dvd and blu-ray. As far as whether you'll be missing much I would say no. But everyone will have a different opinion on that. Bottom line: I say don't worry about what you "may" be missing, and just enjoy what you have.

12-12-2008, 06:04 PM	#3
jappler Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:30 Trading Score:3	I've got a very entry level 720p plasma set, and I thoroughly enjoy Blurays. I do get a little jealous when I go over to the 'rents house and watch a BD on my dads 58" 1080p Panasonic plasma. It handles blacks and dark scenes much better. Everyones gotta start somewhere!

12-12-2008, 08:09 PM	#4
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	I think you will be missing some of the experience due to the size of the tv and also the 720P. I watched a blu-ray on a 50" 1080P and I find myself holding back from upgrading my 42" 1080P tv. There is something to be said about the higher resolution and larger screen unfortunately. Will it be better than a dvd? No question.

12-27-2008, 05:20 PM	#7
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	I have a Sylvania 26" 720p (Native 768p). It play's Blu Rays rather nice, It's worth every penny, I can see this zit on this girls face! But I can't wait to 40-52" 1080p LCD!

12-30-2008, 04:10 AM	#9
b15nut Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Queen Creek, AZ Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:6	No worries man, I watch mine on a 720p LCD and am blown away by it!

12-30-2008, 04:47 AM	#10
Jmobie Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Chicago, IL 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:91	I just watched on our 768p LCD, back to back, The Dark Knight and Iron Man with my dad. Blu-ray is awesome. I played around with LCD picture settings, and I think I arrived at a nice setting. Although our HT setup may not look as nice as some of the ones in the galleries, but when the lights are off, it is just like having your own theater at home. The sound is fantastic. Never noticed any muffled dialogue with TDK. The IMAX scenes were amazing. (Btw, ratio switches didn't bother me a bit.) Everything is flawless, and images are rich in color, unlike DVD on an LCD. Maybe a 1080p set will look better, but this is a major step up from DVD.

01-10-2009, 10:45 PM	#13
bpob Junior Member Member since:Mar 2008	Dark Knight is probably the best movie on blu ray. The pq is amazing. And I have a 720p plasma.

01-12-2009, 04:29 AM	#15
Santeria Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:20 Trading Score:4	i have an entry level 720P 32" LCD too... its just fine and very enjoyable. i remember when a 32" tv was huge.... oh how times have changed

01-12-2009, 08:56 AM	#16
eXsPhantom Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:7	768 on a 37" is just fine, stop worrying

01-13-2009, 01:56 PM	#17
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	720p/1080i looks great on my 32, on my 37, and on my 106"

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