32" lcd 720p or 1080p?
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NoobHammer
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If it's a 32" then it isn't worth the extra money. Theoretically the 1080p is better but at that size you wouldn't notice the difference at all. It will look fantastic regardless so save yourself some money right not. LCD's are coming down in price too so in a few more year's when the prices have dropped substantially, upgrade to a bigger 1440 (that's the next step of resolution set to be out sometime in 2009 or 2010)
But everyone is different though and some swear by the extra resolution but, me, having a 1080p 32"in, I cannot tell a difference between it and my friend's 37" 720.
But everyone is different though and some swear by the extra resolution but, me, having a 1080p 32"in, I cannot tell a difference between it and my friend's 37" 720.
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It all depends on how good your eyesight is and how far away you plan to sit away from the TV. I use my 32'' as a monitor as well so the extra resolution helps a lot. The 1080p was well worth it in my opinion.
Also 1080p is newer than 720p and is NOT outdated.
Also 1080p is newer than 720p and is NOT outdated.
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Oh, for a moniter the 1080 is a much better choice. The resolution is more clear at that distance. But I was writing for a standard living room like set up. At 4-5 feet or so, not a big difference, there was this handy chart I found on CNET awhile back that showed the differences...
Well after searching momentarily I couldn't find it but I did find this handy dandy review thing...
The truth about 1080p
In Australia, we're finally starting to see HD TVs with 1080p native resolution, which typically cost a good deal more than their lower-resolution counterparts. But as we've been saying, once you get to high-def, the difference between resolutions becomes much more difficult to appreciate. We've done side-by-side tests between a 50-inch 720p HD TV and a 50-inch 1080p HD TV using the same 1080i source material, and it was extremely difficult for us to see any difference. It becomes even more difficult at smaller screen sizes or farther seating distances -- say, more than 1.5 times the diagonal measurement of the screen.
We're not telling you to ignore 1080p HD TVs. They technically do deliver more detail, which can enhance the viewing experience for more eagle-eyed viewers. Also, many manufacturers build other picture-quality benefits, such as better contrast and/or colour, into their 1080p HD TVs simply because those sets are the high-end models. Today, however, the premium for 1080p is still pretty steep, and unless you're getting a very large set, say 60 inches or more, we don't recommend basing a buying decision on whether or not the television has 1080p native resolution.""
Well after searching momentarily I couldn't find it but I did find this handy dandy review thing...
The truth about 1080p
In Australia, we're finally starting to see HD TVs with 1080p native resolution, which typically cost a good deal more than their lower-resolution counterparts. But as we've been saying, once you get to high-def, the difference between resolutions becomes much more difficult to appreciate. We've done side-by-side tests between a 50-inch 720p HD TV and a 50-inch 1080p HD TV using the same 1080i source material, and it was extremely difficult for us to see any difference. It becomes even more difficult at smaller screen sizes or farther seating distances -- say, more than 1.5 times the diagonal measurement of the screen.
We're not telling you to ignore 1080p HD TVs. They technically do deliver more detail, which can enhance the viewing experience for more eagle-eyed viewers. Also, many manufacturers build other picture-quality benefits, such as better contrast and/or colour, into their 1080p HD TVs simply because those sets are the high-end models. Today, however, the premium for 1080p is still pretty steep, and unless you're getting a very large set, say 60 inches or more, we don't recommend basing a buying decision on whether or not the television has 1080p native resolution.""
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Everybody seems to have a different size threshold at which 1080p is noticeably better than 720p. I can safely say, though, that 32" is below that threshold.
If you want a 1080p monitor, your best option is actually to save up a little more money, wait for the pre-Christmas sales, and pick up a larger TV.
If you want a 1080p monitor, your best option is actually to save up a little more money, wait for the pre-Christmas sales, and pick up a larger TV.
[quote name='muhsheesuh']It all depends on how good your eyesight is and how far away you plan to sit away from the TV. I use my 32'' as a monitor as well so the extra resolution helps a lot. The 1080p was well worth it in my opinion.
Also 1080p is newer than 720p and is NOT outdated.[/QUOTE]
I know 1080 is a "newer" tech, but as mentioned above 1440 is coming. This was a step kind of like 2x cd drives to 4x cd drives...
also in noob hammers post up above notice they are mentioning 1080i source material which is essentially 720p material. So there is a difference, but is it worth the $300 or whatever to you?
Also 1080p is newer than 720p and is NOT outdated.[/QUOTE]
I know 1080 is a "newer" tech, but as mentioned above 1440 is coming. This was a step kind of like 2x cd drives to 4x cd drives...
also in noob hammers post up above notice they are mentioning 1080i source material which is essentially 720p material. So there is a difference, but is it worth the $300 or whatever to you?
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[quote name='Renaissance 2K']Everybody seems to have a different size threshold at which 1080p is noticeably better than 720p. I can safely say, though, that 32" is below that threshold.
If you want a 1080p monitor, your best option is actually to save up a little more money, wait for the pre-Christmas sales, and pick up a larger TV.[/quote]
Pre-Christmas, or Black Friday, now we're talking. If you're a gambling type I know Wal-Mart where I worked at least always overordered and we had to drop prices by like 200 bucks to get some of them sold. Fortunately, I was one of the ones to snag one after waiting for it to drop.
If you want a 1080p monitor, your best option is actually to save up a little more money, wait for the pre-Christmas sales, and pick up a larger TV.[/quote]
Pre-Christmas, or Black Friday, now we're talking. If you're a gambling type I know Wal-Mart where I worked at least always overordered and we had to drop prices by like 200 bucks to get some of them sold. Fortunately, I was one of the ones to snag one after waiting for it to drop.
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