1080p vs 720p - Blu-ray Forum

jdrus24 · 07-23-2008, 07:59 PM

im thinking about getting a 32 inch 720p HDTV and I was wondering when watching blu rays will there be much of a difference between the 720p and the 1080p? My parents have a 1080p and it looks great i was wondering how much of a difference there would be? sorry if there is already a topic on this. thanks.

djluis2k6 · 07-23-2008, 08:04 PM

You won't get the full Blu-Ray experience, since all Blu-Ray releases are 1080p, and a few being 1080i. With 1080i, probably would be fine with 720p. But for those movies that are full 1080p, you will be missing some quality.

jdrus24 · 07-23-2008, 08:04 PM

is it that big of a difference? can you really notice it?

JJ · 07-23-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jdrus24

is it that big of a difference? can you really notice it?

This is a huge aspect of discussion, lol. At your size, 37" - there will be little if any difference! You're fine, don't worry.

jdrus24 · 07-23-2008, 09:02 PM

alright thanks.

Downhere · 07-23-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

This is a huge aspect of discussion, lol. At your size, 37" - there will be little if any difference! You're fine, don't worry.

Exactly. There are some people who I would call 1080p snobs, that everything must be in 1080p. But when your talking about resolution, that is not the only thing that makes a great picture. There are many other factor's that come into play. The general rule of thumb is if you sit 1.5x or greater the screen width, then you won't notice a difference between 1080p or 720p. Now if you sit closer than 1.5x the screen width then you will be able to see the difference. You should be fine with 720p at 37" though.

blu-dave · 07-23-2008, 10:23 PM

i watch at 720p/1080i and blu's look fantastic!

crackinhedz · 07-23-2008, 10:35 PM

the closer you sit the better 1080p would be...

but if you have a smaller screen and sit a good ways back, the difference is indistinguishable.

TV size vs. sitting distance

dereksworl · 07-23-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

the closer you sit the better 1080p would be...

but if you have a smaller screen and sit a good ways back, the difference is indistinguishable.

TV size vs. sitting distance

+1. and a lot of sets these days(like mine

) also accept a 1080p input sig. so you get damn near close 1080p results

jdrus24 · 07-23-2008, 11:30 PM

where can you get a 1080p input sig.

crackinhedz · 07-24-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jdrus24

where can you get a 1080p input sig.

hes talking about feeding the TV a 1080p output signal from the bluray player.

But if your TV has a fixed pixel count of 1366 x 768 pixels, then it does not matter if you feed it a 1080p signal, the best you'll ever get is ~720p.

jdrus24 · 07-24-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

hes talking about feeding the TV a 1080p output signal from the bluray player.

But if your TV has a fixed pixel count of 1366 x 768 pixels, then it does not matter if you feed it a 1080p signal, the best you'll ever get is ~720p.

oh i see. i really dont know much about tvs. sorry

crackinhedz · 07-24-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jdrus24

oh i see. i really dont know much about tvs. sorry

no worries.

You'll learn a bunch of new things if you hang out here long enough.

redlikefire02 · 07-24-2008, 03:30 AM

i always push noobs to bump from a 37 to a 40 with 1080p .. there is NO price difference at all. and you get much better values. anyone agree?

jdrus24 · 07-24-2008, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by redlikefire02

i always push noobs to bump from a 37 to a 40 with 1080p .. there is NO price difference at all. and you get much better values. anyone agree?

i would but im a poor college student on a budget and looking for a good tv no more than $700. do you think i should wait for black friday and hope i get a good deal or just buy one now?

dereksworl · 07-24-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jdrus24

i would but im a poor college student on a budget and looking for a good tv no more than $700.

If you're looking to get an LCD, i recommend mine. 32", 120hz, 1080p input, 8500:1 contrast, and under a grand at most stores..... Best bang for the buck IMO as far 32".

http://www2.butterflyphoto.com/produ...ch-lcd-tv.html

U4K61 · 07-24-2008, 05:23 PM

You will get a nice picture with 720p, but with some loss in detail and film grain by not mapping blu-ray's 1080p 1:1 for each pixel. Stick with a brand name like SONY or Samsung and look for high contrast ratios. The PQ realy starts to go down if it is below 10,000:1. If you have a PC that has the older analogue VGA and not DVI/HDMI out, a 15 pin PC D-connecter is a big plus. Otherwise use the digital HDMI or 2nd best DVI if it is available. My 32" Samsung works overtime as a TV/PC monitor. I like the idea of only one display device, it really reduces the clutter.

If you have a PS3 and HDMI cable, then your are set to go.

07-23-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
jdrus24 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Port Clinton OH Trading Score:36	1080p vs 720p im thinking about getting a 32 inch 720p HDTV and I was wondering when watching blu rays will there be much of a difference between the 720p and the 1080p? My parents have a 1080p and it looks great i was wondering how much of a difference there would be? sorry if there is already a topic on this. thanks.

07-24-2008, 05:23 PM	#17
U4K61 Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Connecticut Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4	You will get a nice picture with 720p, but with some loss in detail and film grain by not mapping blu-ray's 1080p 1:1 for each pixel. Stick with a brand name like SONY or Samsung and look for high contrast ratios. The PQ realy starts to go down if it is below 10,000:1. If you have a PC that has the older analogue VGA and not DVI/HDMI out, a 15 pin PC D-connecter is a big plus. Otherwise use the digital HDMI or 2nd best DVI if it is available. My 32" Samsung works overtime as a TV/PC monitor. I like the idea of only one display device, it really reduces the clutter. If you have a PS3 and HDMI cable, then your are set to go. Last edited by U4K61; 08-22-2008 at 04:23 PM.

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07-23-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
djluis2k6 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007	You won't get the full Blu-Ray experience, since all Blu-Ray releases are 1080p, and a few being 1080i. With 1080i, probably would be fine with 720p. But for those movies that are full 1080p, you will be missing some quality.

07-23-2008, 09:02 PM	#5
jdrus24 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Port Clinton OH Trading Score:36	alright thanks.

07-23-2008, 10:23 PM	#7
blu-dave Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:England	i watch at 720p/1080i and blu's look fantastic!

07-23-2008, 10:35 PM	#8
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	the closer you sit the better 1080p would be... but if you have a smaller screen and sit a good ways back, the difference is indistinguishable. TV size vs. sitting distance

07-23-2008, 11:30 PM	#10
jdrus24 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Port Clinton OH Trading Score:36	where can you get a 1080p input sig.

07-24-2008, 03:30 AM	#14
redlikefire02 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:6	i always push noobs to bump from a 37 to a 40 with 1080p .. there is NO price difference at all. and you get much better values. anyone agree?

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