We are planning on buying lcd tvs and wanted your opinion. For a viewing distance of 5-13 feet what resolution would you recommend for both a 32" tv and 42" tv. Im not sure if they even offer a 1080 version of a 32"tv.
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If you can't make out 1080 lines of resolution at the intended viewing distance, I don't see how 720p is a liability, especially with video--provided the TV supports 1080p inputs. 1080p will cost more (and may well draw more power, which could be a long-term issue depending on how much these sets will be on) for little to no visible benefit at your distances (maybe not for 42" @ 5'). It would seem wiser to pocket the savings for the next upgrade (1440p!) or contingencies. If we're talking US TV, isn't ABC/ESPN native 720p? I wonder at what res cable and satellite pipes in their HD.but I also have to think that at some point 1080 will be the format that becomes the standard.
Nowadays, with the format war done, 1080p is the beter choice IMHO, especially if you don't want to upgrade your TV in the next two years.
Nowadays, with the format war done, 1080p is the beter choice IMHO, especially if you don't want to upgrade your TV in the next two years.
The vast majority is 1080i, which can be turned into 1080P if it is filmConsidering the vast majority of content is in 720P or 1080i I don't think BR vs HDDVD has anything to do with it. Lets face it, most of the content people watch on their TVs is broadcast no purchased on discs and certainly in a motel this will be true.
720p unless 1080p is cheaper!
part of my problem is that the lcd tvs will be placed in motel rooms. So we have a the tv has to cater to people who watch from the bed and those who sit closer. Id like to be able to go with 720s because of the price difference, but I also have to think that at some point 1080 will be the format that becomes the standard.
Go with 768p. nobody makes 720p LCDs anyway.Id like to be able to go with 720s because of the price difference, but I also have to think that at some point 1080 will be the format that becomes the standard.
Yep, ive been using slickdeals to shop for these tvs. 60 lcd tvs add up, so every bit of savings is good.