future proof lcd?

Question

Can anyone tell me when and if there are any 32" lcd tv,s that are 1080 res yet?

Answer 1

Here is a partial list of a variety of 22- to 37-inch LCD monitors and TVs that have a native resolution of 1920×1200 or, better yet, 1920×1080 pixels:

22- to 27-inch HD monitors and TVs

Samsung LTM240M2 24-inch WUXGA TFT-LCD Monitor
http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM240M2/LTM240M2.htm
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

Samsung LTM240CT01 24-inch WUXGA TFT-LCD Monitor
http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM240CT01/LTM240CT01.htm
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

Samsung LTM270M1 27-inch WUXGA TFT-LCD Monitor
http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitor/LTM270M1/LTM270M1.htm
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

NEC MultiSync LCD2470WNX-BK
http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=529
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

NEC MultiSync LCD2490WUXi-BK
http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=516
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

NEC MultiSync LCD2490WUXi-BK-SV
SpectraViewII™ Color Calibration Solution
http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=525
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi-BK
http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=517
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi-BK-SV
SpectraViewII™ Color Calibration Solution
http://www.necdisplay.com/products/ProductDetail.cfm?Product=526
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

Press Release: NEC SpectraView® LCD2690
http://www.nec-display-solutions.com/coremedia/generator/index,realm=Home__Details,spec=x__hq__en,docId=244784

JVC DT-V24L1DU 24-inch Broadcast Studio Monitor with HD-SDI
http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/features.jsp?model_id=MDL101631
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

JVC DT-V24L1U 24-inch Broadcast Studio Monitor
http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/features.jsp?model_id=MDL101671
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

eCinema Systems DCM23 Professional Reference Grade LCD HD monitor
http://www.ecinemasys.com/products/dcm23/dcm23_intro.htm
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

Apple Model# M9178LL/A 23-inch Cinema HD Display
http://www.apple.com/displays/specs.html
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

Dell UltraSharp™ 2407WFP 24.0-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-4335
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)

Dell UltraSharp™ 2707WFP 27.0-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=222-7315
(1920 × 1200 pixels native resolution)
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32- to 37-inch HD monitors and TVs

Sharp AQUOS® 37-inch LC-37D90U Liquid Crystal Television
http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLanding/0,1058,1718,00.html
http://www.sharpusa.com/products/QuickPrint/0,1242,1718,00.html
(1920 × 1080 pixels native resolution)

Mitsubishi Model LT-37131 LCD Flat Panel HDTV
http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/j/i/18326/TelevisionDetails/LT37131.html?cid=390
(1920 × 1080 pixels native resolution)

Mitsubishi Model LT-37132 LCD Flat Panel HDTV
http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/j/i/18326/TelevisionDetails/LT37132.html?cid=376
(1920 × 1080 pixels native resolution)

Fujitsu AVIAMO™ P37FT05AUB 37-inch Full HD 1080p LCD TV
http://www.plasmavision.com/P37FT05AUB_specs.htm
(1920 × 1080 pixels native resolution)

Westinghouse Digital LVM-37w1 37-inch 1080p Monitor
http://www.westinghousedigital.com/details.aspx?itemnum=26
(1920 × 1080 pixels native resolution)

Westinghouse Digital LVM-37w3 37-inch 1080p Monitor
http://www.westinghousedigital.com/details.aspx?itemnum=56
(1920 × 1080 pixels native resolution)

NuVision NVX37HDU2 37-inch HD LCD Monitor
http://www.nuvision.com/37inchlcd/
(1920 × 1080 pixels native resolution)
 

Pairing any true "monitor" listed above with a Samsung DTB-H260F High Definition Terrestrial Tuner should provide a reasonably capable 'small-screen' HD system.
 

Answer 2

There will be very few 32 inches that are in that resolution. Reason being that cramming that many pixels into a 32 inch screen is going to be difficult and expensive. Also a screen that small you will probably not notice the difference between 720 and 1080 unless you are 3 feet from the screen!

Pretty much all major manufacturers as of today have made their TV's 1080i compliant, meaning they will accept a 1080i signal and simply downconvert it to fit onto 720 pixels. A good TV to go with would be the Sony Bravia, it has a better video processor than most, so other resolutions on that screen will still look good when converting from one resolution to another. There are also a few that are 1080p (progressive scan) complaint, but they are far and few between.

All of you equipment that you purchase that can output 1080p will be able to change resolution to 1080i or 720p or even 480i/p. BluRays will have a resolution button right on the remote, same with HDDVD. Most sattelite boxes have a res. button on the front showing 480i,480p,720p and 1080i

I would recommend if you really want to get 1080p, go ahead an spring for a 40 inch. Then you'll be able to appreciate the picture more and actually be able to see the detail at your normal viewing distance.

Answer 3

Depends on what you mean by 1080 res. I bought an LG late last year (in the UK) it was the 32LX2R model.

Following is transcribed from the manual:
Key among the features that the 32LX2R delivers is HD Ready specification. This honour is earned by a sufficiently high native pixel resolution of 1,366 x 768, the HD-capable connectivity already mentioned, and the facility to handle the required 720p and 1080i HD formats. In keeping with the vast majority of current TVs, though, the 32LX2R won’t play the upcoming high-end 1080p format.

So it does 1080i format but not the 1080p format. By the time you get a LCD with the 1080p format you will be chasing the next thing out - this was my reasoning for buying now. As long as it was HD compliant I am happy. In 5 years I will bay another model as the new standards will be something different no doubt. Hope this helps. Good luck on your quest.

Answer 4

There is no such a thing as a future proof LCD (or anything).

In LCds, expect to see support for HDMI 1.3 (deep color, wide gamut), LED backlight, variable backlight, 120 Hz, better panels, and multiple other technologies.

Technology moves on.