[mythtv-users] 1080p minimum TV size

[Michael T. Dean]

On 10/08/2007 01:31 PM, David Fishburn wrote:
> Try searching this forum for buying TVs, very difficult since TV is
> mentioned a zillion times.
>
> I am in the market for a new TV (still using my 27"  Sony).
> I have been following a number of threads on advice for TVs, they are all good.
>
> I have also read the OT: Why 1080p? thread.
>
> I didn't really see anything that indicated a minimum TV size where
> changing from 720p to 1080i to 1080p would be worth while.
>   

http://www.carltonbale.com/2006/11/1080p-does-matter/
click on the image to see it in a more viewable size.

Note, also, that we're talking "the small part of the triangle" when you
also factor in recommended viewing distance (
http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html ,
among many others).

> In my case, I think I am looking at the 40" zone.  Not that big of a
> room, but huge compared to the 27" we are using now.
>
> Given a 40" TV, can you notice a difference between the 3 resolutions?
>  1080p is really the new thing in the store which comes at a premium.
> I am trying to figure out if it is worth while to spend the additional
> bucks.  If we end up saying it is not worth it since the TV is too
> small to see a difference then great, I will save my money.

IMHO, the price-premium for a 1080p set is not worth it.  I have a 1080p
set.  I could have saved >> $1000 by buying a 720p set had I known then
what I know now.  If you do buy a new set, I disclaim all responsibility
for bad advice or buyer's remorse or whatever...  It's your decision and
your responsibility.  ;)

Does this mean I won't be getting a 3840x2160 TV when they become
available?  No.  It just means that I tend to waste a lot of money on toys.

Mike