I am not sure if there are any major disadvantages to buy the 720 instead of the 1080 other than the lower resolution, and I am not counting on too much honesty from the sales people. I like the great prices they have on the 720 sets now put I'm conserned that it may become obselete along with my other sets.
2007-01-30 06:16:38 · 9 answers · asked by p_doell 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
The resolution happens to be the factor. HD broadcast specs calls for the max resolution at 1080p. A number of local broadcasters like channel 4, Channel 5 broadcast at 1080i. The Blu-Ray and HD-DVD's are available at 1080p resolution.
A 720 HD TV is going to downconvert and display an image of a higher resolution at a lower resolution. Soon - you will not be finding any more TV's appearing with the 720 resolution. All will be capable of receiving Full HD resolution.
To answer your question pointedly - it is already getting obselete.
2007-01-30 07:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by deepakmravi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"... but presently no television company broadcasts with 1080 resolution, and they may not do so for some time, due to bandwidth constraints"
Eh, that's not (entirely) true. The majority of networks are broadcasting in 1080--It's just that they are broadcasting in 1080i. No one is broadcasting in 1080p currently.
As long as the 720p TV you're looking at can correctly handle and downconvert a 1080i signal, you'll be fine. As another poster mentioned, screen size and viewing distance has a lot to do with the resolution that you "need". If you've got a smaller screen and/or you're sitting far away, you won't be able to discern the difference between 720 and 1080.
Here's an article that goes in-depth on the subject:
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/284986.html
2007-01-30 07:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Cinco13 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
720 is fine if you watch mainly DVDs. Much TV is also in 720, but those stats are hard to find. Much TV is also in 1080i. In the future, more TV will be in 1080i. Also, right now the new game systems - XBox 360 and PS3 - are in 1080. I do think you run the risk of obsolescence. But at the low price, will you really care? So you decide to replace your TV in three years - it's not like you spent a fortune on it.
2007-01-30 06:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by Steven D 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would go with 1080. There is some difference, and the cost will only be a couple of hundred different -- if you spread that out of the life of the TV, it is very little.
2007-01-30 10:32:31 · answer #4 · answered by Tanner 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1080 is for larger tvs 42 inch plus.
720 is for smaller tvs
all 720 and 1080 means is vertical lines of resolution. so I doubt it goes fully obsolete.
2007-01-30 06:20:27 · answer #5 · answered by jim 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are looking for television reception differences, and basing your decision on that, you should know that presently there are none.
New machines are designated "1080 capable", but presently no television company broadcasts with 1080 resolution, and they may not do so for some time, due to bandwidth constraints.
2007-01-30 06:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
720 is the beta and the 1080 is the vhs of hdtv
2007-01-30 06:20:29 · answer #7 · answered by DA 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Yes wait for holograph
2007-01-30 06:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by LuckyChucky 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋
It's a freaking TV dude! Does it really mean that much to you?
You have no life.
2007-01-30 06:21:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 8⤋