positivenote
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Just to add to Tiger's message, it is generally accepted that on 30" or above, you will notice a difference when you view High Definition versus Standard Definition. However, you probably won't notice the further difference between the various HD resolutions - 768 scan lines (768p where p = progressive scan) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i), or even 1080 "full lines" (1080p, which is still quite rare and most TVs don't fully support it yet or anyway) unless you get a 40" display or sit close to the display or both.tiger said:32" seems to be where lcd and plasma overlap, with plasma being cheaper for larger sizes. I think alot of the differences between the 2 are now gone, lcd can have a narrower viewing angle than plasma (but generally not a problem now), similarly older plasmas were vunerable to screen burn, but less of a problem now. I find lcd screens "sharper" and plasma "warmer", if that helpsBest to go with the picture you like best your self.
From a size point of view 32" may be too small to notice any difference, I've heard it said it's only at 42" you start to notice the extra detail. Again go with what your eyes tell you.
A normal tv picture is about 500 lines, HD is 768, 1080 or higher. (& either i - interlaced or p - progressive, progressive being better).
The problem with HD is sources, what will you watch. Sky HD is coming out now, not sure what will be available or the cost. The xbox 360 is HD compatible. Some newer DVD players will 'upscale' a picture to HD, but current DVDs are not HD. Competing formats are only now emerging and it's not clear how may films will be available (& at what cost).
positivenote said:so in laymans terms you reckon i should buy a HD ready lcd tv as one that is not HD Ready will be obsolete in 2 or 3 years?
positivenote said:so in laymans terms you reckon i should buy a HD ready lcd tv as one that is not HD Ready will be obsolete in 2 or 3 years?
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