Tv Resolutions: 720p, 1080i, 1080p

[ragboy]

That's what they told me, too. In fact, they said none of the channels would do more than 720p. But, that's not true.

To really tell the difference, the best way, is to get a BEAUTIFUL 1080P mastered HD, or bluray dvd. Sit away from TV, and tell your hd dvd player, to out put at 720p, and then at 1080p. The difference will be extremely hard to tell unless you are real close.

Out of curiosity, what is the model number of your TV?

Another good test, hook a computer to your TV. Download 2 versions of HD trailer from Apple. A good quality trailer. Download the 720p version, and the 1080p version. Tell your computer to set res to tv at 1280x720, play 720p movie at full screen. Then set monitor res to 1920x1080, play move it full screen, sit at regular distance.

[chpthril]

That's what they told me, too. In fact, they said none of the channels would do more than 720p. But, that's not true.

We are still using an old sat box with no HD channels. Picture is just fine

[dogbert]

Most everything I read before the buy said, unless you are more then X' away from the TV, you will not see the diff between 720 and 1080.

That's what they told me, too. In fact, they said none of the channels would do more than 720p. But, that's not true.

[chpthril]

Not if your TV is big enough! I agree that 720p is enough for TVs up to 42"

Most everything I read before the buy said, unless you are more then X' away from the TV, you will not see the diff between 720 and 1080.

[dogbert]

"P" all the way We got a 32" 720P for Xmas and it is great. For an avg size TV on an avg size room, 1080 is a waste of $$$

Not if your TV is big enough! I agree that 720p is enough for TVs up to 42"

[chpthril]

"P" all the way We got a 32" 720P for Xmas and it is great. For an avg size TV on an avg size room, 1080 is a waste of $$$

[zad0030]

Ok I felt bad for taking over the Halo thread.

So this thread is fully designated for discussion about screen resolutions.

Here is great article about the difference between Progressive and Interalced http://alvyray.com/DigitalTV/default.htm