TV

[Question114420]

How much difference is there between 720 and 1080 p in a plasma tv

[XL]

It depends on how many inches the screen size is.... as well as how many inches you are to the screen for viewing.

Some people will see the difference more easily than others.  Visit the store and check for yourself.

[AudioDog]

Tonnes!  360 lines of resolution in fact.  However, if you are only going to use it for TV, it won't make a difference.  TV is broadcast at 720p/1080i at its highest resolution.

1080p is currently supported by some video games and most video game systems as well as PC's, video/still cameras and BluRay players.  If you are looking to set up and integrate a full Home Theatre system, I would highly recommend 1080p.

Also, some of the 720p/1080i TV's don't have the same processing power as a 1080p and won't have as good of a picture overall. 

[Juice0904]

It's similar to the differences between 60Hz and 120Hz TVs. The human eye cannot read much faster than 60 frames per second, but the 120Hz Tvs are able to show that 60Hz in a much more efficient and effective manner. With a 1080p TV, even if you are not able to enjoy full 1080p based on the size or the distance you are sitting from the TV, you will certainly enjoy the best possible 720p picture.

JB