[mythtv-users] 1080p minimum TV size

[Scott]

On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:31:32 -0400, "David Fishburn"
<dfishburn.mythtv at gmail.com> said:
> 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.

The general rule of thumb is that 50" and larger should be 1080i or
1080p while below that 720p is fine. This is regardless of material or
seating distance. The rule is based on pixel density vs screen size.