HDTV question...

[quickdodge®]

no tv is technically 1080i.

A Tv is either 1080 or 720. The signals are P or I.

720 tv's can handle 1080i signals and in some rare cases 1080p as well, although they down convert it to 720.

Unless u get a small tv (32 or smaller) u should definitely go 1080p.

To pick the best tv though, there are alot of factors to consider:

How much light is in the room during the peak viewing times *alot of light = no plasma*
How far do you sit from the tv? 10feet = around 42- 46". If you go larger it will be more like an entertainment TV. if you stick around 40-42. it will be alot more relaxing to watch the set.

Generally I find that people for main living room type tv get larger, bedroom = smaller. but thats up to everyone in the end.

I am (more than likely) getting into a 32" TV. Farthest viewing point is 15' max. Room is fairly dark. I have the original dark wood paneling from 1970 and a double window set in the room. It lights up pretty well, but the dark walls keeps it more dark. We like the 32" as well. Later, QD.

[ISAtlanta300]

Depends on your price range. HD Channels are displayed at 1080i at the most, so a 720p will serve you fine for HD Cable. (my Comcast Cable box has settings for 480i, 720P and 1080i)

However, I know you also have a PS3, so for blu-ray movies, I think you should look into 1080P.

Then other things come into consideration: Refresh rate? 120 or 240hz? Size? LED , LCD or Plasma?


I'd say for 32 inch, don't go too much overboard. I have a 32inch Samsung, that is 1080p and has a digital tuner that I picked up from Best Buy for like 699 a year or so ago.

You can now get this: Samsung - 32" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV
Model: LN32B640 | SKU: 9293445

for like the same price (Mine is regular 60hz).


Or better yet, get this baby: Sony - BRAVIA XBR / 32" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV
Model: KDL-32XBR9 | SKU: 9222502 for like 699.

It's an XBR9 which is at the higher end of their line.