[mythtv-users] 1080p minimum TV size
David Fishburn
dfishburn.mythtv at gmail.com
Tue Oct 9 01:42:58 UTC 2007
On 10/8/07, Michael T. Dean <mtdean at thirdcontact.com> wrote:
> On 10/08/2007 01:31 PM, David Fishburn wrote:
[snip]
> 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.
That is great, I also checked out the Excel spreadsheet.
> > 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. ;)
Hmm, I might have to kick someone, I will keep you in mind just for
the heck of it.
Thanks all for the responses.
Dave
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