1080p worth it?

[Cinemaddict]

I just read an article saying that 1080p is only worthwhile on HDTVs that are 50" or larger. What do you all think?

If that's true, it seems like it'd be very silly to buy a 32" 1080p HDTV, for example, because 720p would look just the same on a screen that size.

[Ectoplasm]

If you're closer than 9 feet from your TV, assuming it's 42" or larger, then yes. If your screen is huge, like 100", then yes.

[scragham]

conventional wisdom is that you'll reach the point of diminishing returns by then, however, you are the only one who can really say for certain whether or not there is a difference (imagined or not).

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

The only difference in our naked eyes is the dot between the 720p & 1080p. If you understand the logic, then you tell the difference between these two. 720p is somewhat sharper but still has the lines in it, while the 1080p has more color details and no ugly lines.

[BluPayne4400]

yes yes and yes if you plan on getting at least a 42"

[ixlegitballinxl]

1080p is def the way to go for your main tv

[Zombienietzsche]

1080p and ones ability to actually see any difference is really dependent on the person I would be more concerned about pixel pitch native contrast and response time over pure resolution regardless a 1080p panel will have over 2 million pixels usually around 2,073,600 pixels (1080h by 1920w) so whether or not you can see any difference there is a smoother image being produced ( similar to sampling rates in audio conversion) although a slow response time 8 ms or more pretty much negates any benefit. Hope that helps

[cdot2four]

screw the 32in 1080p get a bigger tv that's 720p/1080i the older panasonic plasmas are getting very low in prices.

[MOONPHASE]

42 inches and above best for 1080p even a 36 inch might be ok but 32 inches and below better off in 720p/1080i

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

42 inches and above best for 1080p even a 36 inch might be ok but 32 inches and below better off in 720p/1080i

+1

[Zombienietzsche]

Interlacing frames is terrible stay far away from it as you can it practically destroys resolution in any kind of movement unless you have a sub 4 ms response time if 60hz isn't good enough to reduce blur on a progressive scan then it certainly won't cut it for interlacing and seeing how interlacing was developed as a short cut for the electron beam in crts its outdated and impractical. -end rant

[Marine Mike]

One thing you want to consider is if you are upgrading or buying your first tv.

If you are upgrading from a 42'' 1080i (which cost you $1.5k) and want to get a 42'' 1080p and now its going to cost you like $2k-3k. I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't have money to throw around. In situations like that, I would say that its not worth it unless you really got your money out of the first TV you purchased. I would wait atleast 5 years after you got your first tv before even considering to upgrade it.

Now if its your first tv, then definately get the 1080p because it is worth the extra cash over a 1080i.

[rogman]

Originally Posted by Cinemaddict

I just read an article saying that 1080p is only worthwhile on HDTVs that are 50" or larger. What do you all think?

If that's true, it seems like it'd be very silly to buy a 32" 1080p HDTV, for example, because 720p would look just the same on a screen that size.

A 32" or 37" would be useful in 1080P only if you were using it as a desktop monitor, etc. Since most people sit around 10' or so, 50" or larger is probably a good guideline. Smaller than that, and you're just paying for marketing hype (unless there are other improvements such as better video processing, etc.).

This is not based on my opinion, but rather has to do with the level of detail the human eye is capable of resolving at specific distances. Here's a link to an article that explains this is further detail: Here's an interesting article on 1080i / 1080P: http://blog.hometheatermag.com/geoff...061080iv1080p/

[Beta Man]

For 42" I'd probably get a 1080p, but it's borderline...... Depends what deal you find I guess.

[ehaser]

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

One thing you want to consider is if you are upgrading or buying your first tv.

If you are upgrading from a 42'' 1080i (which cost you $1.5k) and want to get a 42'' 1080p and now its going to cost you like $2k-3k. I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't have money to throw around. In situations like that, I would say that its not worth it unless you really got your money out of the first TV you purchased. I would wait atleast 5 years after you got your first tv before even considering to upgrade it.

Now if its your first tv, then definately get the 1080p because it is worth the extra cash over a 1080i.

I believe you meant to say buying a 52" is going to cost $2-3k.

[CptGreedle]

Bull crap.

You can enjoy 1080p on a computer monitor! It is all a matter of how CLOSE you sit. I enjoy 1080p on my 46" which is a goo 6-7 feet away.
But I am sure everyone else already told you that.

So instead I shall leave you with this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShWp1IbRKQE by "They Might Be Giants", my favorite band.

[dobyblue]

There's a lot of misinformation in here.
For 1080p and 720p and 480p it all depends on your viewing distance.

For a 32" TV you would appreciate the full benefits of 1080p at 4 feet viewing distance.

At 6 feet you wouldn't be able to tell much difference between 720p and 1080p.

At 12 feet you wouldn't be able to tell much difference between 480p and 720p.

In the same way on a 60" TV at 25 feet you wouldn't be able to tell much difference between 480p and 1440p.

This is a pretty good approximation of screeen size, resolution and viewing distance and at which point each one matters.

[Lucy Diamond]

Yes

[DetroitSportsFan]

1080p is worth it, it just benefits larger screens the most.

[CptGreedle]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

There's a lot of misinformation in here.
For 1080p and 720p and 480p it all depends on your viewing distance.

For a 32" TV you would appreciate the full benefits of 1080p at 4 feet viewing distance.

At 6 feet you wouldn't be able to tell much difference between 720p and 1080p.

At 12 feet you wouldn't be able to tell much difference between 480p and 720p.

In the same way on a 60" TV at 25 feet you wouldn't be able to tell much difference between 480p and 1440p.

This is a pretty good approximation of screeen size, resolution and viewing distance and at which point each one matters.

+1 Great graph!