How much of a difference is 720p is to 1080p????

[damnitzvin]

someone explain??????

 

[damnitzvin]

no one wants to help ?

 

[jeuce]

If your TV is less than 42" then you wont see a difference.

 

[sole lovely]

a BIIIIIIIIG difference. if you can go with 1080p and can afford it, get it. don't get anything else.

also 1080i = 720p so don't get confused.

 

[ayo eggy]

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[osubass1]

360 lines of resolution difference.

the larger the screen, the more lines of resolution you want.

to equate it to something you use everyday, go into your display settings on you computer and set it to 640x480.

then crank it all the way to the right on the slider bar.

the more lines of resolution, the sharper the image.

 

[militaryiv]

1440p FTW!

 

[osubass1]

Originally Posted by sole lovely

also 1080i = 720p so don't get confused.

not quite.

1080i = 1080 lines of interlaced resolution
720p = 720 lines of progressive scan resolution

those are not the same thing.

 

[rhythmentality]

Hard to explain unless you see the two side-by-side on a 40"+.




Textbook difference is:

- 720p views 720 lines in a progressive scan format, while being @ 1280 pixels wide

- While 1080p views 1080 lines progressively @ 1920 pixels wide.



Higher frame rates will slightly seem smoother on 1080p,

But you need to be literally paying attention to a movie/video to see the difference.

 

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9. Side by side, how do 720p and 1080p TVs match up in head-to-head tests?
We spend a lot of time looking at a variety of source material on a variety of TVs in our video lab here at CNET's offices in New York. When I wrote my original article two years ago, many 1080p TVs weren't as sharp as they claimed to be on paper. By that, I mean a lot of older 1080p sets couldn't necessarily display all 2 million-plus pixels in the real world--technically, speaking, they couldn't "resolve" every line of a 1080i or 1080p test pattern.

That's changed in the last couple of years. Most 1080p sets are now capable of fully resolving 1080i and 1080p material. But that hasn't altered our views about 1080p TVs. We still believe that when you're dealing with TVs 50 inches and smaller, the added resolution has only a very minor impact on picture quality. On a regular basis in our HDTV reviews, we put 720p (or 768p) sets next to 1080p sets, then feed them both the same source material, whether it's 1080i or 1080p, from the highest-quality Blu-ray and HD DVD players. We typically watch both sets for a while, with eyes darting back and forth between the two, looking for differences in the most-detailed sections, such as hair, textures of fabric, and grassy plains. Bottom line: It's almost always very difficult to see any difference--especially from farther than 8 feet away on a 50-inch TV.

I said so much in a 2006 column I wrote called The case against 1080p, but some readers knocked us for not looking at high-end TVs in our tests. But the fact is, resolution is resolution, and whether you're looking at a Sony or a Westinghouse, 1080p resolution--which relates to picture sharpness--is the same and is a separate issue from black levels and color accuracy.

Our resident video guru, Senior Editor David Katzmaier, stands by what he said two years ago: The extra sharpness afforded by the 1080p televisions he's seen is noticeable only when watching 1080i or 1080p sources on a larger screens, say 55 inches and bigger, or with projectors that display a wall-size picture. Katzmaier also says that the main real-world advantage of 1080p is not the extra sharpness you'll be seeing, but instead, the smaller, more densely packed pixels. In other words, you can sit closer to a 1080p television and not notice any pixel structure, such as stair-stepping along diagonal lines, or the screen door effect (where you can actually see the space between the pixels). This advantage applies regardless of the quality of the source.

10. OK, so what's the bottom line: Should I go 1080p or 720p?
First and foremost, some people just want what's considered the best spec on a TV. If you're one of those people, spend the extra dough, you'll feel better in the long run. Secondly, if you're thinking of going big, really big (a 55-inch or larger screen), or you like to sit really close (closer than 1.5 times the diagonal measurement), the extra resolution may make it worth the difference--as long as you have a pristine, 1080i or 1080p HD source to feed into the set. And finally, it's a good idea to go with 1080p if you plan to use your TV a lot as a big computer monitor. That said, if you set your computer to output at 1,920x1,080, you may find that the icons and text on the screen are too small to view from far away (as a result, you may end up zooming the desktop or even changing to a lower resolution). But a 1080p set does give you some added flexibility (and sharpness) when it comes to computer connectivity.

If none of those factors jump out at you as true priorities--and you are working on a tight budget and want to save some dough--a 720p set is going to do you just fine. HD will still look great on your set, I swear. In fact, our current highest-scoring HDTV, the Pioneer Kuro PDP-5080HD, is a 720p, er--768p, model.

11. Wait! What about 120Hz LCDs and how they compare to 720p/1080p plasmas?
This column's just about 720p vs.1080p. If you're interested in 120Hz, try Six things you need to know about 120Hz LCD TVs.

Editors' Note: This column has been slightly modified since its original publication to correct a typo ("jives" is now correctly listed as "jibes") and to clarify the relationship between two Panasonic plasma models ("otherwise identical" is now "otherwise nearly identical").

Do you think 1080p is worth the extra cost? Get your two cents in by clicking on the TalkBack button now.

 

[docsback]

Look at it this way. Regular digital channels are 480p. HD starts at 720p. However, you'll only be able to see a smaller difference on smaller size TVs.But if you're debating on which to get, ask yourself this question- How often do you buy a TV? If I were you I'd get the higher resolution.

 

[skip2mylou23]

360

 

[everysingletime]

A 720p tv will do you just fine. Just make sure to pay attention to the contrast ratios when you buy.

 

[kwaz1]

1920x1080p = 2,073,600 pixels1280x720p = 921,600 pixels
So with 1080p, you get 1,152,000 more dots of detail, which is more than double 720p.

Originally Posted by Jeuce

If your TV is less than 42" then you wont see a difference.

I know that that was an exaggeration, but if you have your 1080p TV in a smaller room, or sit within 7 feet, you should notice 1080p on a 40" screen.

 

[damnitzvin]

if i were to get a 42 inch TV, would getting a 720p be bad?

 

[gunna get it]

If u get 42, I'd recommend 1080p. I have two 42 in plasmas, both 1080p

Like someone said earlier, if you gonna go 42 and Up, get the 1080p.

 

[rwfanatic]

Well I plan on getting a 42' tv real soon but based on that story quoted up there I see that 720 will be just fine and I can just spend that extra money onthe cables or something

 

[gunna get it]

fam, the cables make no difference. the HDMI cable carry the same digital audio and visual signal. Spend 7 bucks on the HDMI cable at monoprice.com and youwill see no difference in the picture from a $50 cable at best buy. Trust me, I bought that, and took it right back.
Either way with the TVs ur gonna be good, just dont waste one single cent on some cables that wont make any difference

 

[cincoseisdos]

while my opinion, as proven with stats is 1080p is the !#@@ ....

PIONEER KURO 720p PLASMA>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MOST 1080p LCDs

 

[pankeo]

 

[rwfanatic]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

fam, the cables make no difference. the HDMI cable carry the same digital audio and visual signal. Spend 7 bucks on the HDMI cable at monoprice.com and you will see no difference in the picture from a $50 cable at best buy. Trust me, I bought that, and took it right back.
Either way with the TVs ur gonna be good, just dont waste one single cent on some cables that wont make any difference

Well that's good to know, good lookin out with that info homie

 

[starburyptgod]

I have a 42in 720p and the picture looks great. The only way you will notice a difference is if they are side-by-side and even then it will be difficult totell. I can say however, that a friend of mine has a 60in 1080p, and I've never seen a better picture. I was literally in awe. I guess if you have themoney, get 1080p but it's not necessary.