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what do i really need 1080p for?

if my only intention of getting a plasma/or lcd is to buy a new tv, that can accept the high def signal in the future, what do i need a 1080p tv for? arent they only really useful if using a blue-ray type source? my intention is to NOT use this as part of home theater , or even to watch dvds..simply watch cable tv. that being said...looking for 46" isnt plasma the way to go? ive got a sony 36" Wega XBR and not much rivals that...so whatever i get needs to outperform it. And 720p of course is way less coin.
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unclejeff
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I would wait until sometime around November and then give serious thought to 1080P. I own a Blu-Ray player and yes it is veru much worth it.

Unless you budget is forcing you, don't invest in 'last year's technology' as you will be locking yourself out of new possibilities.

Yes, those trying to analyze a cpmparison will say that "at such-and-such distance I found it was..."; but really, when you sit back and watch 1080P the color saturation and overall picture is really enjoyable.
yada
158 posts
 
If you every hook up a computer with appropriate video card to the TV, you will appreciate the difference when reading text. I agree with Gymane, Gmood1. Get the 1080p.
ejliu
109 posts
 
You can buy a cheap 720p TV now and use it as a second TV later in a year or two. By then, it would be relatively cheap.

Save money now and enjoy. Then get the 1080p/bluray in a year when it looks better.

I have both 60" 720P (master bedroom) and 60" 1080P (main system). Without a doubt, 1080p looks better with blu-ray, but not much difference w/ good quality DVD playback.
gmood1
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Here's an old article you may find interesting High Definition 1080p TV: Why You Should Be Concerned.
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