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Why are 42″ plasma TVs usually 720p and similar LCD TVs are 1080p?


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Question by Bare Bear: Why are 42″ plasma TVs usually 720p and similar LCD TVs are 1080p?
Why would you want a really nice TV that was only 720p?

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Answer by Cornelius
Because you don’t always need 1080p!

People are told that 1080p is the best and they shouldn’t bother with anything else! This is a bunch of crap!!!

Depending on how far away you sit from your TV is what determines whether you need 1080p or 720p! 1080p is better for closer seating distances while 720p is better for farther seating distances! If you sit too far away from a 1080p TV, it will look the same as 720p. If you sit too close to a 720p TV, the image will look grainy!

Example; At my home i sit 10ft away from my TV. So either i need a 42-50″ 720p…which is quite affordable for me…or i get 55-80″ 1080p TV…which will be WAY out of my price range! See the link below for the chart i used.

The way my living room is set up, i simply can’t move closer to the TV. Otherwise, i would’ve gotten a 1080p TV.

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How much would you pay for a used Samsung LN40A450 40-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with a year and half of usage?


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Question by BeatsbyDre: How much would you pay for a used Samsung LN40A450 40-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with a year and half of usage?
I was asking this because someone is trying to sell me one for $ 400$ and was wondering was this a good deal?

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Answer by RICH
40 inch LCD.?? 720p.?? Not very much..$ 300 max..

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Need help Looking to buy an 37-47 inch lcd hdtv Resolution 720p or 1080p?


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Question by soutelzfinezt: Need help Looking to buy an 37-47 inch lcd hdtv Resolution 720p or 1080p?
I am looking to purchase a hdtv probably in the sizes between 37-47 inches probably 1080p. I have heard that to notice the difference in 1080p than 720p the screen size needs to be bigger than 42inches. So for example if i bought a 37 inch tv there would be no point to buy a 1080p for that size correct? Now i want the tv to watch hd dvds play my 360 etc. I know you must have an xbox 360 elite with the hdmi input to have it in 1080p but i hear that the xbox 360 has to upscale 720p to 1080p since the native resolution for most games on the xbox 360 is 720p so how does this work in terms of picture quality. Basically what is upscaling and is there a big difference in upscaling than the native resolution. Or is it a waste of money and should i just buy a 720p tv and save about a thousand dollars and go with a 37inch. Since more sources right now support 1080i should i just stay with 720p now and get a 1080p later when the prices come down. and more sources support it thanks.

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Answer by quikdash6
Well, to start off, you do not need an Elite to get 1080p from the 360. Really it depends on the TV. Some TVs allow for 1080p from Component, VGA, and HDMI, and some others only allow it from VGA or HDMI. Most of the older 360 games were made for a max resolution of 720p. Fortunately, the majority of the games made since about 8 months ago have the ability to show in 1080p.
Upscaling will take a 480i to 720p picture and make it look more like 1080p. It won’t look exactly like 1080p but it will get it very close.
Lots of people will tell you to get 1080p because “it’s better”, but like you said in the beginning, it’s all relative. If you are going to sit between 2 or 3 feet from a 37″ TV then you might see some difference between the two resolutions. Any further back though and your eyes just can’t tell.In other words, the bigger the TV, the better it is for you to get a higher resolution. Aside from the high definition movies and games, not much else is broadcasting in 1080p. So, in my opinion, if you don’t need 1080p, don’t get it.

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Is there a difference between 720p and 1080p HDTVs when playing a Playstation 3?


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Question by Me: Is there a difference between 720p and 1080p HDTVs when playing a Playstation 3?
except that 1080p HDTVs are bigger in size. Is the quality in HD different. Because in my room i dont think i can afford/fit a 40 inch 1080p TV. So is there a difference between 720p and 1080p ? Also 16:9 is best right ?

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Answer by The Painful Truth
The 720p and 1080p doesn’t have to do with the size, but with the definition. The 1080p is a finer definition, and is nicer, but it depends on which game you play for if you get the full 1080p definition. If you can’t tell the difference, then go for the 720p, because it will satisfy your needs. As for us techno geeks, we will be enjoying every last piece of our fine 1080p definition.

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Q&A: is it possible to make my Emerson 32″ 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV my computer screen using a vga to hdmi cable?


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Question by : is it possible to make my Emerson 32″ 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV my computer screen using a vga to hdmi cable?

I have a gateway laptop 8510GZ and it has a vga connector on the back. My TV(LC320EMXF) does not have a vga connector but instead has a HDMI connecter and a S-Video connector. does that help?

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Answer by kg7or
Only if your computer provides digital output on the VGA jack (rare). Check the specs on your video card to see if it’s analog only, which is what I would expect. If it is, no passive adapter such as you’ve suggested will work. Except as noted, VGA is analog and HDMI is digital. The two are incompatible.

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What is better when it comes to hdtv’s resolution 720p 60hz or 1080p 120hz?


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Question by mj23: What is better when it comes to hdtv’s resolution 720p 60hz or 1080p 120hz?
My TV broke after over 10 years his lifetime is pretty much over ,so I need to buy a new one, I have never had a hdtv so I’m pretty much in diapers regarding this matter,I need the best possible tips when it comes to the best possible resolution , can you mention also the best brands and the best places to buy it?

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Answer by Texperson
Buy a Samsung with 1080p, the 120hz is not as important as the 1080p if you get a 40″ or larger. If you can afford it, the 120hz is a nice addition. Under 40″, you can save a lot with a 720p and get a bigger screen.

If you can afford it, the link is for the Samsung B750, maybe the best tv for price in lcds.

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Which should I buy, A plasma tv with 720p or an LCD tv with 1080p?


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Question by : Which should I buy, A plasma tv with 720p or an LCD tv with 1080p?
I am trying to decide on a television to buy. At a similar price would it be worth getting a 720p plasma over a 1080p LCD?

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Answer by Stormende
I will go LCD, the plasma is way too high maintenance for my like besides that LCD got future as you can see it handles higher resolutions.

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Ps3 on 32 inch 720p or 1080p tv?


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Question by Shuyai K: Ps3 on 32 inch 720p or 1080p tv?
will ps3 game looks better on a 720p or 1080p 32 inch tv? (the 2 tv is nearly identical. only different is resolution)

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Answer by Joey
1080p More lines and better graphics.

Make sure your using a HDMI Cable

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