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Jamie E · 09-16-2005, 02:47 PM

Robert, thanks for that clear explanation. I find it pretty amazing when this topic comes up on other forums, many who have already bought (or who really, really want to buy) a new 1080p TV, try to rationalize this lacking feature by saying that a 1080p digital input really isn't necessary. To that, I say a full 1920x1080 display isn't really necessary right now either since OTA, cable, and satellite HD broadcasts aren't approaching the full potential resolution of HD, delivering perhaps only 1200x1080.

Of course, no one would buy a 1200x1080 display, because we all know that HD-DVD and Blu-Ray are just around the corner, and they WILL deliver a full resolution HD picture. For the same reason, I feel it would be silly to limit yourself to a maximum digital input of 1080i, with many 1080p sources coming up.

09-16-2005, 02:47 PM	#4 of 17
Jamie E Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Local Time: 11:21 AM Local Date: 10-07-2008 Posts: 76	Robert, thanks for that clear explanation. I find it pretty amazing when this topic comes up on other forums, many who have already bought (or who really, really want to buy) a new 1080p TV, try to rationalize this lacking feature by saying that a 1080p digital input really isn't necessary. To that, I say a full 1920x1080 display isn't really necessary right now either since OTA, cable, and satellite HD broadcasts aren't approaching the full potential resolution of HD, delivering perhaps only 1200x1080. Of course, no one would buy a 1200x1080 display, because we all know that HD-DVD and Blu-Ray are just around the corner, and they WILL deliver a full resolution HD picture. For the same reason, I feel it would be silly to limit yourself to a maximum digital input of 1080i, with many 1080p sources coming up. [font=\"Arial Black\"] Release the hounds! [/font]