Blu-ray on 720p?

[atemple]

If you have a 720p (1080i, etc.) TV will you be able to watch videos in 1080p output (Blu-ray)?
I'm looking to purchase and have no room for over 37" and read that for that size and closeness of viewing, 720p is almost as good. I just don't want to be unable to view Blu-ray videos.

[Go Blue]

No, your TV will down convert the 1080p source to 720p/1080i. You probably won't notice a difference unless you have a set over 50".

[surfdude12]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...highlight=720p

hey, if you use search, you'll find TONS of info REAL QUICK!

[ray-blue]

Originally Posted by Schultzy

No, your TV will down convert the 1080p source to 720p/1080i. You probably won't notice a difference unless you have a set over 50".

I totally agree with Schultzy, human eyes are not that sharp, 720p is more than enough under 50''

[RiseDarthVader]

Well if you run a game or video in 720p on a 1920x1200 monitor you can definitely tell the difference of reduced quality. It all depends on how close you sit.

[MrRoy]

Originally Posted by ray-blue

I totally agree with Schultzy, human eyes are not that sharp, 720p is more than enough under 50''

This all depends on the person. I noticed a difference between a 720p Panny plasma and a 1080p Sony LCD at 7ft. Supposedly, I am not supposed to be able to tell the difference. Whatever...
I think this might be a phrase used by people to justify a 720 purchase over a 1080.

[kurtlingle]

Agreed!

When my friend shopped for his 42 Panny Plazma - we compared the 720p and 1080p models side by side. The differences are visible - but minimal.

Blu-ray on 720p is totally awesome - I cannot watch DVD (even upconverted) any more. I have a 720p TV and am so glad I don't have to put up with DVD quality anymore.

Originally Posted by MrRoy

This all depends on the person. I noticed a difference between a 720p Panny plasma and a 1080p Sony LCD at 7ft. Supposedly, I am not supposed to be able to tell the difference. Whatever...
I think this might be a phrase used by people to justify a 720 purchase over a 1080.

[Jwilly019]

Originally Posted by MrRoy

This all depends on the person. I noticed a difference between a 720p Panny plasma and a 1080p Sony LCD at 7ft. Supposedly, I am not supposed to be able to tell the difference. Whatever...
I think this might be a phrase used by people to justify a 720 purchase over a 1080.

Well you're comparing LCD to plasma. Did you try comparing LCD to LCD or plasma to plasma? The differences would be less obvious that way.