When does 1080p become a benefit?

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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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Quote: Do you think it is worth it for something that is that relatively small?
No.
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Are you talking just for 32, or are you including 37 and 42 in that statement as well?
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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.

-beebs
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720 should be fine, esp when you look at pricing and see it's nearly double for 32" 1080p's.
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No...720p is fine.
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Quote: No...720p is fine.
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Quote: 720 should be fine, esp when you look at pricing and see it's nearly double for 32" 1080p's.
That's actually not true.
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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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Quote: That's actually not true.
I didn't do a lot of checking, but I was seeing $4-500 vs $8-1000. YMMV.
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Just wait until BF Quake...you'll find a shitload of good deals on whatever you are looking for.
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No difference on a 32" I wouldn't pay the extra $
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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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Quote: 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?
Not really, but I guess it depends on use... Won't notice a difference on video, might on videogames, will on pc use.
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It would be 60% HD DVD/BD/HD Cable 40% Games. No plans to use it as a monitor.
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Save your cash and get the 720p set.
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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.
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Quote: Just an FYI. You should be at 768p on a "720p" set. So, you're getting a little more "pee" than what you think.
Why? Just means another video conversion, to a res not supported by the TV world.
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At 50" and larger.
At least, that's what she said.
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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
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