Buying HD-Ready?.....take note
David (2)
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What is "Full HD"?
A screen with (or above) 1,920x1,080 resolution and the ability to display HD 1080p signals. Although the UK is concentrating on using 720p and 1080i signals, some devices sold in the UK such as the new Blue Ray disc players (inc PlayStation 3) also offer 1080p output, which is better quality than 1080i. Furthermore, even with a 1080i signal the image must be scaled down (thus reducing definition slightly) to display on the more common 1366x768 displays. With a 1,920x1,080 display the 1080i (and 1080p) pictures can be shown at 1:1 resolution, not requiring any intervention from the circuitry of the tv, and thus providing the sharpest image. So even if your HD source is 1080i, you will still see an improvement in picture sharpness. As of Jan 2007, the cheapest Full HD sets cost around £1,500 and are limited to 37inch screens and above. However, this will change, as will the inclusion of a 2nd HDMI input connector over the next 12 months.
So if you want the Ultra HD future proof tv, make sure its got the FullHD specification.
Dave
A screen with (or above) 1,920x1,080 resolution and the ability to display HD 1080p signals. Although the UK is concentrating on using 720p and 1080i signals, some devices sold in the UK such as the new Blue Ray disc players (inc PlayStation 3) also offer 1080p output, which is better quality than 1080i. Furthermore, even with a 1080i signal the image must be scaled down (thus reducing definition slightly) to display on the more common 1366x768 displays. With a 1,920x1,080 display the 1080i (and 1080p) pictures can be shown at 1:1 resolution, not requiring any intervention from the circuitry of the tv, and thus providing the sharpest image. So even if your HD source is 1080i, you will still see an improvement in picture sharpness. As of Jan 2007, the cheapest Full HD sets cost around £1,500 and are limited to 37inch screens and above. However, this will change, as will the inclusion of a 2nd HDMI input connector over the next 12 months.
So if you want the Ultra HD future proof tv, make sure its got the FullHD specification.
Dave
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Can you actually see the difference? - perhaps?, it's not that much better, but perhaps slightly?.
Nice in theory, not so nice in practice!.
As with anything - TRY it first, sets side by side off the same HD picture if you can - any dealer should be happy to do that for you.
The truth is that 1920 x 1080p resolution is wasted on current generation LCDs. You may like to think you will get a better picture with all those extra pixels, but the fact is you won't.
I would take a good 1024 x 768p plasma over any 1080p LCD. A proper side-by-side comparison demonstrates that a good plasma with half the pixels beats any 1080p LCD for picture quality. That said, Pioneer's PDP5000EX plasma is full HD 1920 x 1080p, but it's 50" and costs £5000!
Sky HD ouputs at 1080i doesnt it so I dont really think theres anything to gain by purchasing a 1080p set and believe me I've been considering these options recently!!
I agree generally probably not much point in getting it however I still want to get the most out of the the bluray and hddvd + ps3...
one other thing, won't 1080I media also look better as it will be displayed at 1:1 native resoloution rather than scaling up ?
It still has to be de-interlaced. Also there won't necessarily be 1:1 mapping on 1080p because of overscan.
The quality of the picture of the ones in Currys look brilliant with the underwater animals.
I would not pay 1500 pounds for a television though. Nor would I want a television thats that big. 37 inches would not fit in my lounge.