Should I replace my 1080i TV's with 1080p's?

by kjohnson913 Oct 24, 2008 1:16PM PDT

Some of David's reviews say that he sees VERY LITTLE difference between the two. I'm sort of techie, but not a genius. I know what the difference is and what non-interlaced performance did for computer screens, so what am I missing here? I currently have 2 Sony Grand Wega LCD Projection TV's, a 50" and a 42". Unless I am forced to, I don't watch anything in standard def. I use DirecTV and their HR-20 on both sets.

Now that HD-DVD is dead, I sort of figured that I would need to upgrade fairly soon and get a blu-ray disc player too. Even DirecTV has upgraded their HR-20's to support 1080p. So David, what is your message? Should I buy them or not? I like your reviews of the high end Pioneer's...but you scare me when you say that there is little difference in the 1080i vs 1080p. Thanks much!!!!

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i vs. p

by Dan Filice Oct 25, 2008 12:07AM PDT

Yes, there is a difference, but would the difference be worth plunking down more money for a new 1080p TV? Only you have that answer. You could surely buy a Blu-Ray DVD player and use it on your 1080i TVs. Maybe use your 1080i TVs until they die, then invest in 1080p?

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Dish is also sending 1080p.

by jcrobso Oct 27, 2008 5:34AM PDT

This looks very good on my 1080i RP set, I didn't really see any difference. John

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how many ft do you sit away

by jostenmeat Oct 25, 2008 7:04AM PDT

from each tv?

for still shots, the difference is very subtle. Extremely. Like you have to squint, and you might say that an actor's ear is just barely more "jagged" for a lack of better words.

its with motion that possibly* you see more difference. I thunk anyways.

If you ever upgraded displays, i do think it would be just as much for PQ, VP, etc, as it would be to simply get 1080p. If you like your pic, just hang on to them.

You can always add a bluray player, and decide from there. maybe the improvements will keep you happy for a while longer...

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It can't be considered cost effective as the difference

by NM_Bill Oct 27, 2008 1:57AM PDT

between highly good & even a tad more beyond that is indeed, subtle. Your move in that direction would only be an expensive desire to be as completely future proof as possible.

Hard to do because state of the art is a moving target. Instead, pick a point of commitment & dive in.

Don't spend the last dollar as some improvements are inevitable.

Should I replace my 1080i TV's with 1080p's?

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