1080I vs 1080P - Blu-ray Forum

dperrone · 10-29-2007, 07:41 PM

Just a quick question and also looking for suggestions from anybody. All my tv's will display 1080i, I have all Samsung BDP1000 and BDP 1400's. 2 of each. My question is, is there a huge difference between the 1080i and 1080P and if so, I was thinking about looking for a new tv that does 1080P for my main movie room. Any good suggestions on a good 1080P set? Not looking to spend 5000 or anything.
my main tv for movies is a Pioneer Plasma 5070, should I just keep that?

thanks in advance

Robmx · 10-29-2007, 07:52 PM

Double the resolution for 1080p over 1080i... Spend the extra and go with 1080p..... Its what the BLUS are recorded in so why not see FULL HD !

thrlride · 10-29-2007, 07:53 PM

I really don't think going to 1080p is worth the thousands you would spend to achieve that if you already have a high-def tv that is somewhat current.

Caligula · 10-29-2007, 07:56 PM

How can you tell if you have 1080p.. My 42 inches philips with amblight and hdmi2 will tell me if i m on 1080i.. not p... is it an old version of tv?

dperrone · 10-29-2007, 07:57 PM

It will also tell me 1080I, and I know the specs on the tv's , none of them do 1080P

dperrone · 10-29-2007, 08:25 PM

Would you replace a Pioneer 5070 with a Panasonic TH-50PZ700U just to have the 1080P ?? Or do you have any other suggestions as far as 1080P tv's?

Iceman_II · 10-29-2007, 08:37 PM

1080i, 1080p... they aren't anything but names.

I just (2 weeks ago) moved up to 1080p from 1080i, the truth was, the old 1080i set wasn't really 1080i at all, the native resolution of the set was only 768 or some such... so it would down convert a 1080 signal, and up convert a 720 signal. (Sony KW60WE610)

Changed to a DLP set, the Mitsu WD73733 with "true 1080p"

Truth be told, the picture on the DLP set is a bit "softer" than on the Sony LCD Projection... however... the Sony did have a bit a problem with SDE.

What I am trying to say is that it is a hell of a lot more about how it looks and not so much about just the numbers.

dperrone · 10-29-2007, 08:49 PM

I would be looking for something in a 50in, any other suggestions

Iceman_II · 10-29-2007, 09:15 PM

IMHO, if you have a 50 inch plasma at 1080i... stick with that till you are ready to increase the size after prices come down in the next couple of years, I really don't think you will see that much of a difference shifting to 1080p, if you see any difference at all.

Pilam69 · 10-29-2007, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dperrone

Just a quick question and also looking for suggestions from anybody. All my tv's will display 1080i, I have all Samsung BDP1000 and BDP 1400's. 2 of each. My question is, is there a huge difference between the 1080i and 1080P and if so, I was thinking about looking for a new tv that does 1080P for my main movie room. Any good suggestions on a good 1080P set? Not looking to spend 5000 or anything.
my main tv for movies is a Pioneer Plasma 5070, should I just keep that?

thanks in advance

Then get the TV I have from Costco right now for $2500. I don't know if it is available nationally but we have several of them in stores in WA. I love it and it's pretty damn big. If you have Sammys already then you know what you should expect. The new ones are LED which means no more lamps to burn up and more "pure" light for the picture. After all, it's the mirrors.

Iceman_II · 10-29-2007, 09:58 PM

Projection will be "softer" than plasma... stick with what you got

mugen302005 · 10-29-2007, 10:11 PM

I'm talking about displays. I sincerely feel that 1080p discplays are only worth for displays that are bigger than 50", but I'm wondering whether any 42" 1080p tv display, even from a chep-looking brand would look better than a good-looking display when compared both in situ I can hardly see any difference.

Am I correct? Where I live , for example, there is a sony 40" lcd for the same price of a 46" sharp lcd and a cheaper aoc 50" plasma (all of them are 1366x768). Which is the best deal?

Pilam69 · 10-29-2007, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman_II

Projection will be "softer" than plasma... stick with what you got

j/k, actually just wanted to comment on your sig. Just say no to FPS, I love it!!

CAB · 10-29-2007, 10:14 PM

Lots of benefit to be had from displays that do take and display 24p natively and by coincidence those displays tend to support 1080p as well. I'm holding out for the new SXRD 70" to replace my current 70"

*drool*

Sonny · 10-29-2007, 10:25 PM

its like going from 480i to 480p , 1080i vs 1080p you can see the difference's if your 12 or so inches away(& closer for sure), with 1080p you can actually see the screen more "filled in" if that makes any since but only from very close, & I have the 2 HDTV, & PS3's & doubles of pirates 1 & flags to test this

mastertang · 10-29-2007, 10:32 PM

I agree with some of the posters, 1080p is better on paper more than in real life. It's just drawing the same picture top to bottom instead of even then odd lines twice as fast. I can settle for 1080i, but my next tv will be 1080p if I can help it.

Grand Bob · 10-29-2007, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman_II

Projection will be "softer" than plasma... stick with what you got

Not if it's LCOS, such as Sony SXRD - they are at least as "sharp" as any plasma or LCD.

U4K61 · 10-29-2007, 11:32 PM

Display text from a computer, internet, etc and you will know the difference between 720p, 1080i and 1080p real fast. There is nothing like full 1080p.

statikcat · 10-29-2007, 11:57 PM

Yeah if you are doubling your TV as a computer monitor then 1080p is a must. 720p resolution sucks for even a 20-22" computer monitor. I run the second output of my Mac out to my tv for anime video, computer browsing from the couch, and games and 720p would not even be worth hooking up.

bootman · 10-30-2007, 12:14 AM

My google-fu reveals the following:

http://www.hometheatermag.com/gearworks/1106gear/

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6361600-1.html

http://www.audioholics.com/education...f-human-vision

10-29-2007, 07:41 PM	#1
dperrone Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:49	1080I vs 1080P Just a quick question and also looking for suggestions from anybody. All my tv's will display 1080i, I have all Samsung BDP1000 and BDP 1400's. 2 of each. My question is, is there a huge difference between the 1080i and 1080P and if so, I was thinking about looking for a new tv that does 1080P for my main movie room. Any good suggestions on a good 1080P set? Not looking to spend 5000 or anything. my main tv for movies is a Pioneer Plasma 5070, should I just keep that? thanks in advance

10-29-2007, 10:11 PM	#12
mugen302005 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:11	any brand 1080p is better than an excellent looking1080i? I'm talking about displays. I sincerely feel that 1080p discplays are only worth for displays that are bigger than 50", but I'm wondering whether any 42" 1080p tv display, even from a chep-looking brand would look better than a good-looking display when compared both in situ I can hardly see any difference. Am I correct? Where I live , for example, there is a sony 40" lcd for the same price of a 46" sharp lcd and a cheaper aoc 50" plasma (all of them are 1366x768). Which is the best deal?

10-29-2007, 11:32 PM	#18
U4K61 Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Connecticut Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4	1080p Display text from a computer, internet, etc and you will know the difference between 720p, 1080i and 1080p real fast. There is nothing like full 1080p. Last edited by U4K61; 09-04-2008 at 03:16 AM.

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Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	Double the resolution for 1080p over 1080i... Spend the extra and go with 1080p..... Its what the BLUS are recorded in so why not see FULL HD !

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thrlride Banned Member since:Oct 2007	I really don't think going to 1080p is worth the thousands you would spend to achieve that if you already have a high-def tv that is somewhat current.

10-29-2007, 07:56 PM	#4
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	How can you tell if you have 1080p.. My 42 inches philips with amblight and hdmi2 will tell me if i m on 1080i.. not p... is it an old version of tv?

10-29-2007, 07:57 PM	#5
dperrone Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:49	It will also tell me 1080I, and I know the specs on the tv's , none of them do 1080P

10-29-2007, 08:25 PM	#6
dperrone Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:49	Would you replace a Pioneer 5070 with a Panasonic TH-50PZ700U just to have the 1080P ?? Or do you have any other suggestions as far as 1080P tv's?

10-29-2007, 08:37 PM	#7
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	1080i, 1080p... they aren't anything but names. I just (2 weeks ago) moved up to 1080p from 1080i, the truth was, the old 1080i set wasn't really 1080i at all, the native resolution of the set was only 768 or some such... so it would down convert a 1080 signal, and up convert a 720 signal. (Sony KW60WE610) Changed to a DLP set, the Mitsu WD73733 with "true 1080p" Truth be told, the picture on the DLP set is a bit "softer" than on the Sony LCD Projection... however... the Sony did have a bit a problem with SDE. What I am trying to say is that it is a hell of a lot more about how it looks and not so much about just the numbers.

10-29-2007, 08:49 PM	#8
dperrone Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:49	I would be looking for something in a 50in, any other suggestions

10-29-2007, 09:15 PM	#9
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	IMHO, if you have a 50 inch plasma at 1080i... stick with that till you are ready to increase the size after prices come down in the next couple of years, I really don't think you will see that much of a difference shifting to 1080p, if you see any difference at all.

10-29-2007, 09:58 PM	#11
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Projection will be "softer" than plasma... stick with what you got

10-29-2007, 10:14 PM	#14
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	Lots of benefit to be had from displays that do take and display 24p natively and by coincidence those displays tend to support 1080p as well. I'm holding out for the new SXRD 70" to replace my current 70" drool

10-29-2007, 10:25 PM	#15
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	its like going from 480i to 480p , 1080i vs 1080p you can see the difference's if your 12 or so inches away(& closer for sure), with 1080p you can actually see the screen more "filled in" if that makes any since but only from very close, & I have the 2 HDTV, & PS3's & doubles of pirates 1 & flags to test this

10-29-2007, 10:32 PM	#16
mastertang Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I agree with some of the posters, 1080p is better on paper more than in real life. It's just drawing the same picture top to bottom instead of even then odd lines twice as fast. I can settle for 1080i, but my next tv will be 1080p if I can help it.

10-29-2007, 11:57 PM	#19
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	Yeah if you are doubling your TV as a computer monitor then 1080p is a must. 720p resolution sucks for even a 20-22" computer monitor. I run the second output of my Mac out to my tv for anime video, computer browsing from the couch, and games and 720p would not even be worth hooking up.

10-30-2007, 12:14 AM	#20
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	My google-fu reveals the following: http://www.hometheatermag.com/gearworks/1106gear/ http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6361600-1.html http://www.audioholics.com/education...f-human-vision

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