i was going to get the 32 inch sharp aqous 1080p lcd. but i hear that 32 inches is not all that great for 1080p. so i was wondering if i should get the 37inch version of the tv ie http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/plasma-lcd-televisions/m/34012985/zip_code=71118 would 37 inches be big enough for 1080p??????? for my 360 and ps3???
i was going to get the 32 inch sharp aqous 1080p lcd. but i hear that 32 inches is not all that great for 1080p. so i was wondering if i should get the 37inch version of the tv ie http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/plasma-lcd-televisions/m/34012985/zip_code=71118 would 37 inches be big enough for 1080p??????? for my 360 and ps3???Lach0121
bump its only 200-250 dollars more than the 32 inch, and it has 6ms (i need lower than 8ms) and has the gamers (vyper drive for less lag from the console to the tv.
oh and by the way ill be sitting anywhere from 5-6 feet away from the screen so i think 37 inches will be better than 32 i think, its going in my bedroom can only sit so far from it while still in optimal position for my surround sound.
37" is definitely better for 1080p, but I'd prefer around 3ft for viewing distance though. CNET claimed that they had trouble telling apart 1080p and 720p on a 42" screen at 6-8ft if I can remembre correctly.
I can't state how valid this advice was, but considering the source it just might be true. I was told this by a Best Buy salesman who had been selling HD-TVs for a few years and just now recently going to be buying one himself in next month or so; take his advice with whatever grain of salt you want:
"1080p should only be a selling point to you if you plan to buy a TV of 50" or greater. The human eye has been tested on these screens and no one was able to tell the difference between 1080i and 1080p quality on a screen less than 50". For screens under 50" focus more on lines of contrast and better refresh rates and the graphics on games will look far better than anything set on 1080p on abigger screen withlower lines of contrast and lower refresh rates."
I picked up a Samsung 42" that sports a supposed "gaming mode." I can't vouch for the graphics yet since none of the higher end systems have hit my wallet range yet, but I can tell you that a true HD-TV source and even upconverted DVDs make a profound difference on this screen compared to some of the bigger, more expensive but lower contrast lines and refresh rate tvs I saw in the store; they just looked fuzzier and less "real" compared to what I've seen on mine. Decide on how big a tv you want and what you're willing to spend, then start trying to pick out the options that are "hidden" in store but can be found on a stores website. Maybe you will get lucky and find a kindof sales clerklike the guy I found and can get some honest answers out of them if you go instore.
^ I think he means the difference between 720p and 1080p rather than between 1080i and 1080p, as non-1080p displays are 720p or 1366x768 native. 1080i still gets converted to 720p or 1366x768 native.
But all that is relative of viewing distance. My 24" monitor displays pixel perfect 1080p, and I can see every single pixel of it because I'm literally less than 2 ft away because it's a monitor. This would not be possible if I'm sitting far away on a couch.
^ I think he means the difference between 720p and 1080p rather than between 1080i and 1080p, as non-1080p displays are 720p or 1366x768 native. 1080i still gets converted to 720p or 1366x768 native.
dmanrevived
720p vs 1080p, that does sound right. You'll have to forgive my swiss-cheese brain on that one - some stuff sticks other things go right through. Had it been a woman in negligee carrying two pitchers of beer giving me the info I probably would have remembered better. As it stands, there wasn't anything to drive the techno garbage in well enough. My bad! :oops: Thanks for the help on that one dmanrevived!
So let me get this straight, if you're going to buy say a "32" tv, then you should get 720p rather than 1080p?
fawkes06
With a screen smaller than 50" you're supposedly not going to notice any difference. I have no idea who was used to test this theory however. It would be great if you could find a 32" that displayed 720p and one that displayed 1080p in the same store so you could compare them with your own eyes. In the end, choosing the TV that gives what you see as the best picture (for your desired price) should be the clincher in buying.
So let me get this straight, if you're going to buy say a "32" tv, then you should get 720p rather than 1080p?
smadiso1
Sorry fawkes06, left out the most important part to answer you...in that last posted I meant to put in: In theory 720p and 1080p should look the same on a 32" tv.
So let me get this straight, if you're going to buy say a "32" tv, then you should get 720p rather than 1080p?
smadiso1
Sorry fawkes06, left out the most important part to answer you...in that last posted I meant to put in: In theory 720p and 1080p should look the same on a 32" tv.
That's good to hear. I'm getting a 32" Sharp Aquos with 720p, i can't wait to get it!
Turns out the movie industry has done studies on this stuff and this author put it all together in some nifty charts. I also noticed some future predictions that could indicate where the next-gen of next-gen consules will go with HD graphics...try not pee yourself in anticipation. ;)
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