Viewing distance question (1 Viewer)

[jeff.m]

Forgive me if this has already been discussed. I'm trying to decide if it's worth buying a 1080p for my next TV. I've got a viewing distance of about 9'. Like everyone else I want to simply see the best picture, regardless of the type of technology. I guess my question is this:

Should I get a larger set that's 1080p knowing that most of the time I won't be watching stuff in 1080p since television is not yet broadcast in 1080p, or would I be better off getting a smaller TV and be satisfied watching things in 720, or whatever HDTV is broadcast in?

I don't mind spending the extra money on 1080p, but if I'm going to spend the money on it, I'd like to at least get my money's worth.

 

[Alon Goldberg]

Ideal sets for 9ft viewing distance are 46" 720p or 70" 1080p. The human eye will not be able to distinguish the full resolution on any 1080p set smaller than 55" from your viewing distance. Here are a couple of articles to read!

http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/2006...p-does-matter/
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/tip...esolution.html

 

[SethH]

Most HD broadcasts are 720p, some are 1080i. Keep in mind, however, that if you decide to get a 1080p set it will scale everything you watch to 1080p. While this isn't as good as a true 1080p source you will still be getting benefit from your 1080p set. If you've got the money, I say go bigger and get 1080p.

 

[Jim Mcc]

Also, with a 1080p set, you'll have the advantage(if you buy a HD DVD player) to view them in their full 1080p resolution.