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Due to my current living situation in an apartment, I am in the market for an LCD HDTV, but it can only be 32-37 inches. I could go 42 inches, but that would require an entire new setup and I don't want to really go that way. So, on a 32" LCD, the difference between a 720p model and a 1080p model is around $200. Do you think it is worth it for something that is that relatively small?
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Arthur Dent , 11-09-08 07:18 PM
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No.Originally Posted by Quake1028
Do you think it is worth it for something that is that relatively small?
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At 6', I'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between 720P and 1080P on my 42" plasma screen. Only by multiple A/B comparisons can I do it. If I do it blind, a good bit of the the time 720P wins over 1080P. Leaves me very unconvinced on the 1080P on this size screen.
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That's actually not true.Originally Posted by Spiky
720 should be fine, esp when you look at pricing and see it's nearly double for 32" 1080p's.
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SUPERMANROB , 11-10-08 06:20 PM
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On a 32" I wouldn't pay more than around $150 more for 1080P. I don't think it's worth the money for 1080P with that size.
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I didn't do a lot of checking, but I was seeing $4-500 vs $8-1000. YMMV.Originally Posted by Quake1028
That's actually not true.
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Just an FYI. You should be at 768p on a "720p" set. So, you're getting a little more "pee" than what you think. 

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Not really, but I guess it depends on use... Won't notice a difference on video, might on videogames, will on pc use.Originally Posted by Quake1028
Due to my current living situation in an apartment, I am in the market for an LCD HDTV, but it can only be 32-37 inches. I could go 42 inches, but that would require an entire new setup and I don't want to really go that way. So, on a 32" LCD, the difference between a 720p model and a 1080p model is around $200. Do you think it is worth it for something that is that relatively small?
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I have a 50" 720p set and it looks amazing for HD-DVD and Blu-ray. I tend to sit around 10 to 12 feet away so taking sitting distance into account I really don't see the point of 1080p.
With the size you are looking for you will be more than fine with a 720p set IMHO.
With the size you are looking for you will be more than fine with a 720p set IMHO.
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Why? Just means another video conversion, to a res not supported by the TV world.Originally Posted by DVD Polizei
Just an FYI. You should be at 768p on a "720p" set. So, you're getting a little more "pee" than what you think.
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Bill Geiger , 11-13-08 11:48 AM
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Quake, a certain big box store on that day after Thanksgiving will have a very nice Samsung 40 inch 720p set for under $700.00 or you could get a 720p 32 inch Dynex (take your chances) for under $400.00