new tv...help

[roywil31]

im looking into buying a 32" LCD tv which will only be used for my ps3...games and blu ray....i was wondering if there is a huge difference in 1080i and 1080p viewing since the price difference is quite a bit different for someone like me....if you could answer in as non technical terms as possible that would be greatly appreciated....thanks....

[kevinw]

Not enough to worry at that size, If you were going over 50 inches I'd say 1080p may be worth while. If your Budget is tight look at the Vizio and Olevia lines of TVs.

[jkkyler]

All LCD TV's are progressive scan - either 720p or 1080p afaik the only 1080i sets are crt / rproj tv sets. Not all 1080p sets will accept 1080p input but if the signal is deinterlaced properly it will not matter.

[skylolow]

Don't take this the wrong way but what are you looking to spend?

That can really narrow down your choices and then people can point you in the right direction. No point in any of us telling you about so and so TV's if there $500 out of your budget.

[roywil31]

well i would like to spend around 1000 so i guess now im thinking maybe a 1080i 37" LCD but what would you say...i also heard that LCD's have the chance of lagging with video games do you know anything about that...

[jkkyler]

roywil31- I am not sure if you are understanding the difference between 1080i and 1080 p but all flat panel tv's both lcd & plasma- (with the only exception being hitachi alias sets) are 1080 p there is no such thing as a 1080i lcd set.

[Knicks4973]

Smaller LCD TV's are 720p, with a few exceptions where they are 1080p - otherwise, most larger LCD TV's are 1080p. With smaller TV's, you won't notice much of a difference, if any, between 720p and 1080p.

Your best bet is to have the sales person hook up a blu-ray player or PS3 to the TV you're looking to buy and see for yourself. Does the TV look good. Is there any lagging? It might be a pain to the salesman, but you're the buyer. You won't be sorry if you spend the little extra time resarching and trying out the different TV's.

[roywil31]

yeah i definatly dont understand that much the 1080 i and p thing but yeah i guess i'll just see if they'll hook up a ps3 so i can see if theres any lag...mainly im just worried that im gona spend a **** load of money on a tv and my games are gona lag...

[57U]

yeah i definatly dont understand that much the 1080 i and p thing
Here's an explanation.

http://www.hdtvoice.com/voice/showthread.php?t=33975

LCDs do tend to have some lag.

[skylolow]

Anything with 8ms or quicker will usually be fine for games. Many sets are 8ms, 6ms, or 5ms.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-40-LCD-HDTV-LN-T4061F/sem/rpsm/oid/174198/catOid/-12869/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8254417&productCategoryId=abcat0101001&type=product&tab=1&id=1169512581955#productdetail

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=369052&pCatg=5883

Those are a few sets around your price range. The Samsung is a pretty nice set for the money. I would really try to stick to the 1080P. That really is the new standard and will be utilized in the very near future. You may save a few hundred now with 720p but kick yourself a year down the road. One thing with LCD's and playing games is try to demo the TV's with some dark scenes. Many games as you know are usually very dark scenes. LCD's with the better contrast (the real contrast numbers, some manufactures over state the number similar to watts on audio equipment) will usually have better detail in the dark scenes. But also the engine/processor in the TV makes a big difference also in dark scenes. Really need to demo a few sets. Sony has some nice 32" LCD's in your price range that would fit your needs also.

[kevinw]

. I would really try to stick to the 1080P. That really is the new standard and will be utilized in the very near future.
It's 32 inches unless you sit 3 feet away 1080p is a waste
http://www.carltonbale.com/2006/11/1080p-does-matter/
Besides 1080p is the DVI of this generation of tvs . Big hype for now but within a yearor 2 it will be old news.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6661274-1.html?tag=ms
you would have to have a 65" or larger screen to really notice the difference between 720p and 1080p.

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/284986.html
http://www.dailytech.com/NHK+Demonstrates+Ultra+HD+Signal+16+Times+Better+Than+HDTV/article7466c.htm

[roywil31]

so i think i might definatly check out the sharp model below...

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sharp-42-AQUOS-LCD-HDTV-LC-42D64U/sem/rpsm/oid/188918/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do


i like all the specs on it and i dont think i'll have any troubles with the lag...still yet to actually go to the store and see it though....any comments?

[skylolow]

so i think i might definatly check out the sharp model below...

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sharp-42-AQUOS-LCD-HDTV-LC-42D64U/sem/rpsm/oid/188918/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do


i like all the specs on it and i dont think i'll have any troubles with the lag...still yet to actually go to the store and see it though....any comments?

That is a pretty nice TV all the way around and would be an excellent choice.