Zen Peckinpah

Hi, I've asked for advice from this forum on many occasions for HD info, so I have another question to field out. I'm interested in getting a 1080p TV later this year (namely the 32-inch Sharp Aquos) and I was wondering this with the low, low price of the HD-A2 player: despite the player only being able to output 1080i, since the software is natively 1080p will the TV be able to deinterlace the picture for a 1080p display? Much thanks appreciated.

Josh Z

Yes, the TV will deinterlace the 1080i signal back to 1080p. It will look great. Have no concerns over this.

Fandango

I don't think a 32" 1080p set is worth the price difference if there is one. To see the difference over a 720p set you'd have to be sitting maybe a foot or two away.

Zen Peckinpah

I'm just looking to get the best possible technology. I've considered a 720p set, but am nervous that I'll lose out on something new. The distance I'll be viewing from is about 6-7 feet in my bedroom. Any advice?

Gizmo

You could always just spend $100 more and get the A20. Or wait as I think the A3 version of the A20 is coming out soon. Maybe be the same price or cheaper. I can't recall.

Zen Peckinpah

So wait, not to sound like an idiot, but if I'm getting an 1080p TV what would be the difference between getting the A2/3 and the A20/30? Thanks in advance.

Gizmo

At this point...I don't think much. The A2/A3 is 1080i only, and the A20/A30/A35 will be 1080p. I, personally, do not see much of a different between 720p/1080i and a 1080p TV. Looks the same to me. If you have a 1080p, then I would say go ahead and spend $100 more for the 1080p version. If you don't, you might regret it down the line even if the difference is minimal.

Zen Peckinpah

I'm thinking hard about this, and I think my decision is ultimately going to be the A2 with a 720p TV, given I'm a college student and have a job I don't really have a HUGE need for 1080p. Any ideas for a good TV? All I really need is at least one HDMI input (everything else will go to the receiver given it's both audio and video) and a nice display, preferably 32 inches.

Gizmo

I'm satisfied with my Westinghouse 32' I got at Best Buy. Was $900 when I bought it, but its now around $700 or so. 1 HDMI port. I wish I could mount it on my wall. Stupid apartment complexes!