What's a better 32 inch gaming TV: This 720p Samsung or this 1080p Toshiba?

I'm getting a 32 inch HDTV for my PS3 and 360 (and the occassional DVD and Blu-Ray) and will be sitting pretty close (5 feet, which meets the minimum reccommended distance)

I'm deciding between the SamsungLN32C450 which is a 720p TV and the Toshiba32E200U which is a 1080p TV.

Both are available for $500 Canadian (which is basically the same as US). The Samsung is regularly $500 while the Toshiba is a $550 TV on sale for $500.

I prefer Samsung over Toshiba generally and the physical TV looks much cooler so I want to get the Samsung, but I'm wondering if I should get the Toshiba because it's 1080p and since I'll be sitting close to the TV.

Thanks for any advise.

Here are links:

-http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/samsung-samsung-32-lcd-hdtv-ln32c450-ln32c450e1dxzc/10141742.aspx?path=a498b375ae3e11e187f9f196aeee6d34en02

-http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/toshiba-toshiba-32-1080p-lcd-hdtv-32e200u-32e200u/10141055.aspx?path=aa76eaa24a8355400ce132c232e7c491en02&lid=fp-10141055-toshibatoshiba321080plcdhdtv32-en

The Samsung. A better brand, and you need to be closer than 4 feet with a 32 inch TV for 1080p to matter.

i don't think their are that many console games that are 1080p anyway, most are 720p so go for your favourite, but if you want to watch 1080p movies go for other one :)

Just be careful with cheaper lcd tvs contrast ratios. My parents bought a cheaper 32 inch Toshiba 720p lcd and it looks fine in bright outdoor scenes but night/shadow scenes can be almost impossible to make out. As for the resolution, it's not a big deal for this console generation, although you might end up deciding to hook up a pc or blu-ray player in which case you can tell the difference if you're close enough.Tigarian

SITTING CLOSER = MORE PIXELATED IMAGE.

[QUOTE="Tigarian"]Just be careful with cheaper lcd tvs contrast ratios. My parents bought a cheaper 32 inch Toshiba 720p lcd and it looks fine in bright outdoor scenes but night/shadow scenes can be almost impossible to make out. As for the resolution, it's not a big deal for this console generation, although you might end up deciding to hook up a pc or blu-ray player in which case you can tell the difference if you're close enough.soulreaper-4

SITTING CLOSER = MORE PIXELATED IMAGE.

[QUOTE="Tigarian"]Just be careful with cheaper lcd tvs contrast ratios. My parents bought a cheaper 32 inch Toshiba 720p lcd and it looks fine in bright outdoor scenes but night/shadow scenes can be almost impossible to make out. As for the resolution, it's not a big deal for this console generation, although you might end up deciding to hook up a pc or blu-ray player in which case you can tell the difference if you're close enough.soulreaper-4

SITTING CLOSER = MORE PIXELATED IMAGE.

[QUOTE="soulreaper-4"]

[QUOTE="Tigarian"]Just be careful with cheaper lcd tvs contrast ratios. My parents bought a cheaper 32 inch Toshiba 720p lcd and it looks fine in bright outdoor scenes but night/shadow scenes can be almost impossible to make out. As for the resolution, it's not a big deal for this console generation, although you might end up deciding to hook up a pc or blu-ray player in which case you can tell the difference if you're close enough.shawty1984

SITTING CLOSER = MORE PIXELATED IMAGE.

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[QUOTE="soulreaper-4"]

SITTING CLOSER = MORE PIXELATED IMAGE.

soulreaper-4

[QUOTE="Tigarian"]Just be careful with cheaper lcd tvs contrast ratios. My parents bought a cheaper 32 inch Toshiba 720p lcd and it looks fine in bright outdoor scenes but night/shadow scenes can be almost impossible to make out. As for the resolution, it's not a big deal for this console generation, although you might end up deciding to hook up a pc or blu-ray player in which case you can tell the difference if you're close enough.soulreaper-4

SITTING CLOSER = MORE PIXELATED IMAGE.

[QUOTE="soulreaper-4"]

[QUOTE="Tigarian"]Just be careful with cheaper lcd tvs contrast ratios. My parents bought a cheaper 32 inch Toshiba 720p lcd and it looks fine in bright outdoor scenes but night/shadow scenes can be almost impossible to make out. As for the resolution, it's not a big deal for this console generation, although you might end up deciding to hook up a pc or blu-ray player in which case you can tell the difference if you're close enough.WiiRocks66

SITTING CLOSER = MORE PIXELATED IMAGE.

So if you have a 32 inches 1080p HDTV you will appreciate it and get the best image by sitting 2 or 3 fts away? Wow then when 32 inches with higher resolutions became available we will have to eat the screen in order to appreciate the details.

soulreaper-4

Yeah. I, too, would go for the Samsung.

[QUOTE="soulreaper-4"]So if you have a 32 inches 1080p HDTV you will appreciate it and get the best image by sitting 2 or 3 fts away? Wow then when 32 inches with higher resolutions became available we will have to eat the screen in order to appreciate the details.

Gregoroth

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[QUOTE="Tigarian"]Just be careful with cheaper lcd tvs contrast ratios. My parents bought a cheaper 32 inch Toshiba 720p lcd and it looks fine in bright outdoor scenes but night/shadow scenes can be almost impossible to make out. As for the resolution, it's not a big deal for this console generation, although you might end up deciding to hook up a pc or blu-ray player in which case you can tell the difference if you're close enough.Tigarian

SITTING CLOSER = MORE PIXELATED IMAGE.

COLOR SATURATION > NUMBER OF CONTRAST.soulreaper-4

[QUOTE="soulreaper-4"]COLOR SATURATION > NUMBER OF CONTRAST.Gregoroth

[QUOTE="Gregoroth"][QUOTE="soulreaper-4"]COLOR SATURATION > NUMBER OF CONTRAST.soulreaper-4

32 doesnt need 1080p. samsung always over toshiba and often over sony which is just over priced

32 doesnt need 1080p.

lbhocky19