Does the lower resolution of 1024x768 matter?

Im looking at plasma's tv's for my xbox 360. In the $500 range. I notice all plasma's say they have 1024x768 resolution in that price range. Will that be bad for gaming? Will the picture be in a weird shape?

I figure I dont need 1080p since im playing on xbox 360. Do plasma's nowadays protect against screen burn in?

You really wouldn't notice the difference between that res, 1280x720, and 1366x768.

The image will be scaled correctly because these low res tvs are designed to scale 16:9 signals properly. Personally I'm not a fan of plasma because of the potential for burn in, but plasma displays are supposed to be much better now in that respect. Plasmas also do have the best color and contrast of any display type.

-Byshop

You really wouldn't notice the difference between that res, 1280x720, and 1366x768.

ChubbyGuy40

[QUOTE="ChubbyGuy40"]

You really wouldn't notice the difference between that res, 1280x720, and 1366x768.

slipknot0129

You really wouldn't notice the difference between that res, 1280x720, and 1366x768.

ChubbyGuy40

You really wouldn't notice the difference between that res, 1280x720, and 1366x768.

Why? I had to consider this way back when we got our 768p, i was under the impression even 1080p has trickled down to budget models :?X360PS3AMD05

Lowest one I've seen is a Panasonic, which is the best maker of plasma, but some say it can have phospher lag. Only a very small amount of reviews said that though. so a 500 dollar plasma at 720p or 670 for a panasonic 1080p? I know what I'd choose if I had the extra money for it

Im looking at plasma's tv's for my xbox 360. In the $500 range. I notice all plasma's say they have 1024x768 resolution in that price range. Will that be bad for gaming? Will the picture be in a weird shape?

I figure I dont need 1080p since im playing on xbox 360. Do plasma's nowadays protect against screen burn in?

slipknot0129

Get a plasma. Panasonic and Samsung sell 40in models at that price. If you are only going 720p, do that. The picture is far more stable, and maintains detail better during fast motion.

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

Im looking at plasma's tv's for my xbox 360. In the $500 range. I notice all plasma's say they have 1024x768 resolution in that price range. Will that be bad for gaming? Will the picture be in a weird shape?

I figure I dont need 1080p since im playing on xbox 360. Do plasma's nowadays protect against screen burn in?

Heirren

Get a plasma. Panasonic and Samsung sell 40in models at that price. If you are only going 720p, do that. The picture is far more stable, and maintains detail better during fast motion.

The Panasonics at the price range do 1024x768 from the spec sheets I believe. Samsung does 1366x768. Even then though, plasma scaling is incredible. I think to see the difference you'd really have to sit at PC monitor distance to see it. Maybe not though, only someone who's spent plenty of time comparing both, in person, could tell.

720p is perfectly fine for video gaming as most games are 720p. In fact some 720p sets look better than 1080p sets because they can play 720p natively whereas 1080p sets need to upscale 720p to 1080p and that process requires a good scaler or it will introduce its own artifacts. 1080p is really reserved for Blu-Ray right now as that is really where the content exists for it. Unfortunately, to really enjoy 1080p you have to sit close enough to the TV where the increase in resolution is visible to the human eye and that's within 6 feet from a 50" set. Any further and the differences you are seeing have nothing to do with resolution. rastan

Let's not forget that most 720p sets are actually 768p sets. Less scaling does not necessarily equate to better scaling.

Well since going from 720 -> 1080 is more than double the pixels, I'd imagine it's pretty damn hard to fix in the extra million pixels :P the gap from the 1024x768 from 720p seems pretty small, so it'd be hard to notice the difference maybe? Same goes for 720p to 1366x768

[QUOTE="rastan"]720p is perfectly fine for video gaming as most games are 720p. In fact some 720p sets look better than 1080p sets because they can play 720p natively whereas 1080p sets need to upscale 720p to 1080p and that process requires a good scaler or it will introduce its own artifacts. 1080p is really reserved for Blu-Ray right now as that is really where the content exists for it. Unfortunately, to really enjoy 1080p you have to sit close enough to the TV where the increase in resolution is visible to the human eye and that's within 6 feet from a 50" set. Any further and the differences you are seeing have nothing to do with resolution. Heirren

Let's not forget that most 720p sets are actually 768p sets. Less scaling does not necessarily equate to better scaling.

All 720p sets are 720p. 1366 x768 is a 768p set, not 720p.

All 720p sets are 720p. 1366 x768 is a 768p set, not 720p.

shawty1984

This is a semantic argument. Many 1366x768 sets will advertise themselves as being "720p" sets.

-Byshop

[QUOTE="shawty1984"]

All 720p sets are 720p. 1366 x768 is a 768p set, not 720p.

Byshop

This is a semantic argument. Many 1366x768 sets will advertise themselves as being "720p" sets.

-Byshop

Not really. Regardless of what is advertised, 1366 x 768 is not and will never be a 720p set.

Not really. Regardless of what is advertised, 1366 x 768 is not and will never be a 720p set.

shawty1984

This is pretty commonly known that the vast majority of tvs that call themselves 720p sets are in fact 1366x768 (it's been pointed out in this very thread). If you want to argue that the set should be called 768p instead of 720p because it's not a 1:1 pixel map, then that is by definition a semantic argument and in no way helps the OP with his question.

-Byshop

kinda kills the point in having an hd tv . 1080p or bust

[QUOTE="shawty1984"]

Not really. Regardless of what is advertised, 1366 x 768 is not and will never be a 720p set.

Byshop

This is pretty commonly known that the vast majority of tvs that call themselves 720p sets are in fact 1366x768 (it's been pointed out in this very thread). If you want to argue that the set should be called 768p instead of 720p because it's not a 1:1 pixel map, then that is by definition a semantic argument and in no way helps the OP with his question.

-Byshop

kinda kills the point in having an hd tv . 1080p or bust

dontshackzmii

Shawty just kills threads with overly opinionated statements. Then litters the topic by quoting over and over... Arguing with every poster over and over till BOOM topic murder.. @Shawty it's all marketing. They sell 31.5" screens as 32 inchers. Theres 720p tv's that do 1440x900 its no 900p Tv. Your just not getting it... @TC, Plasma's will out perform most LCDs in most situations... PERIOD. Worry more about quality and less about specs. (also shop around for the best deal) A Panni or Sammy and you should be good. The Sammy Plasma's are slimmer, lighter, and have more features including 1 extra HDMI port. Panni Plasma's use less power, better input response (supposedly) and have the better overall PQ. Both can e had at or around $500. Choose either features & style or PQ & energy savings. I'm still on the fence. I need at least 3 Hdmi ports, may just jump on a 1080p model for the extra port.YoungSinatra25

Shawty just kills threads with overly opinionated statements. Then litters the topic by quoting over and over... Arguing with every poster over and over till BOOM topic murder.. @Shawty it's all marketing. They sell 31.5" screens as 32 inchers. Theres 720p tv's that do 1440x900 its no 900p Tv. Your just not getting it... @TC, Plasma's will out perform most LCDs in most situations... PERIOD. Worry more about quality and less about specs. (also shop around for the best deal) A Panni or Sammy and you should be good. The Sammy Plasma's are slimmer, lighter, and have more features including 1 extra HDMI port. Panni Plasma's use less power, better input response (supposedly) and have the better overall PQ. Both can e had at or around $500. Choose either features & style or PQ & energy savings. I'm still on the fence. I need at least 3 Hdmi ports, may just jump on a 1080p model for the extra port.YoungSinatra25

Yeah, he really does.

@shawty Yes, of course 720p as a resolution is 1280x720. Everyone in here gets that but you derail the thread with your unhelpful arguments. It's like you aren't interested in helping the OP at all but rather just arguing any minor technical detail you can wrap your head around. My question is why? If you really want to discuss the merits of 720p (which is essentially a marketing term and nothing else) then why not create your own thread in which that is the topic rather than randomizing other people's threads?

-Byshop

[QUOTE="YoungSinatra25"]Shawty just kills threads with overly opinionated statements. Then litters the topic by quoting over and over... Arguing with every poster over and over till BOOM topic murder.. @Shawty it's all marketing. They sell 31.5" screens as 32 inchers. Theres 720p tv's that do 1440x900 its no 900p Tv. Your just not getting it... @TC, Plasma's will out perform most LCDs in most situations... PERIOD. Worry more about quality and less about specs. (also shop around for the best deal) A Panni or Sammy and you should be good. The Sammy Plasma's are slimmer, lighter, and have more features including 1 extra HDMI port. Panni Plasma's use less power, better input response (supposedly) and have the better overall PQ. Both can e had at or around $500. Choose either features & style or PQ & energy savings. I'm still on the fence. I need at least 3 Hdmi ports, may just jump on a 1080p model for the extra port.Byshop

Yeah, he really does.

@shawty Yes, of course 720p as a resolution is 1280x720. Everyone in here gets that but you derail the thread with your unhelpful arguments. It's like you aren't interested in helping the OP at all but rather just arguing any minor technical detail you can wrap your head around. My question is why? If you really want to discuss the merits of 720p (which is essentially a marketing term and nothing else) then why not create your own thread in which that is the topic rather than randomizing other people's threads?

-Byshop

Two people posted incorrect terms, I was correcting them. If you don't like this then complain to the mods instead of derailing this topic further.

Two people posted incorrect terms, I was correcting them. If you don't like this then complain to the mods instead of derailing this topic further.

shawty1984

Unfortunately on this board they do not moderate off topic posting within threads to my knowledge. Otherwise I would have already instead of nicely asking you to stop.

-Byshop

[QUOTE="shawty1984"]

Two people posted incorrect terms, I was correcting them. If you don't like this then complain to the mods instead of derailing this topic further.

Byshop

Unfortunately on this board they do not moderate off topic posting within threads to my knowledge. Otherwise I would have already instead of nicely asking you to stop.

-Byshop

Shawty just kills threads with overly opinionated statements. Then litters the topic by quoting over and over... Arguing with every poster over and over till BOOM topic murder.. YoungSinatra25

I suppose it's much easier to ignore him. :)

-Byshop

[QUOTE="YoungSinatra25"]Shawty just kills threads with overly opinionated statements. Then litters the topic by quoting over and over... Arguing with every poster over and over till BOOM topic murder.. Byshop

I suppose it's much easier to ignore him. :)

-Byshop

Continuing to ignore...

slipknot0129, what is your price range? Depending on what you are looking to spend you may be able to get a proper 720p set for the same amount of money. Generally speaking, phosphor based displays have the best picture quality overall but there are concerns regarding longevity. I travel for work and 1024x768 Plasmas are popular in hotels (presumably due to price). While there's a noticable difference between these and the 1080p DLP and LCD displays I have at home, they aren't all that bad. As mentioned, console games are displayed properly albeit with some minor detail loss due to the difference in native res. However, the difference is nothing like the difference between 480p and 720p.

What is more imporant to you in terms of display quality? If rich color and high contrast are more important to you then you probably want to go with the plasma. If resolution, detail and there being no chance of burn-in ever are more important then LCD might be the better way to go.

-Byshop

Panasonic plasma tvs are really good and so are samsung.