How many of you own 1080p TV's? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

ceeece · 08-09-2007, 10:08 PM

For those that have HD-DVD or Blu-Ray, how many of you own the 1080p TV's? I own a Sony XBR that is 1080i and have wondered if the jump to HD would make a difference. It is hard for me to buy SD-DVD now seeing HD titles of the same movie coming out at the same time. I was one of these "hold outs until one format wins" but I am not sure I can hold out much longer. I am leaning toward Blu-Ray. There's some sweet titles coming out this fall and I am tempted to make the jump. Anyway, just wondering if HD on 1080i is still worth getting HD player for. Thanks.

dugpa · 08-09-2007, 10:13 PM

I have a 1080p display (Samsung HL-S6187W). If I were you though, I'd hold off upgrading for now. Unless money is no object, I don't know that spending thousands of dollars just to go from interlaced to progressive is worth it. Yes, there will be an improvement, but I don't know that the benefit for the cost is worth while. I'd suggest you enjoy the HD formats with your 1080i display and then maybe upgrade in a few years when the technology has gotten even better and prices are even cheapter on the 1080p sets.

Pirate · 08-09-2007, 10:14 PM

HD is worth it on 720p or 1080i. 1080i is till HD, it's just interlaced. The question is whether or not you'll see a difference between the i and the p.

MooglePorn · 08-09-2007, 10:15 PM

Yeah, I was going to replace my 720p/1080i TV with a 1080p one last school check only to find one of equal quality and size of my current TV would cost me $4000.

No thanks.

Iguana Man · 08-10-2007, 12:16 AM

I don't own any display device that does 1080P. Yet.

720P native is pretty damn good. 1080i is good, but only marginally better (given the source, type of show) to me so far.

However, I will invest in it soon (within the next 2 years).

Sehnzeleid · 08-10-2007, 12:43 AM

Nope, 2004 Samsung HLP-5085W 720p DLP.

bembol · 08-10-2007, 12:51 AM

My old 30" Direct View Panasonic CT-30WX54 (108i) was perfectly fine when I had the Toshiba HD-A1 (1080i) and after I upgraded to HD-XA2 (1080p). PQ wasn't the reason why I upgraded, I wanted go Bigger & LCD...I have 37" Sharp AQUOS LC-37D90U (1080p)

limacharliewhiskey · 08-10-2007, 12:59 AM

No 1080p here yet. Got my 42" 1080i plasma this past December, and don't plan on upgrading to 1080p until the HD format war is decided. Also will likely wait for 50" and 58" 1080p plasma sets to come down in price a lot before I consider upgrading my TV, and waiting for this HDMI 1.3 thing to become standard on new sets.

***chlngr1970*** · 08-10-2007, 01:44 AM

Mitsubishi WD 65734 1080P DLP. I had the WS 55315, but wanted a 65. When I got mine, the WS line was no more, and I didn't have any choice but to get 1080p

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"The Dude" · 08-10-2007, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

HD is worth it on 720p or 1080i. 1080i is till HD, it's just interlaced. The question is whether or not you'll see a difference between the i and the p.

I have the same set as Dugpa - Sammy 6187. I HAD my players running via HDMI to the receiver and then out to the tv. My receiver can only output 1080i signals, so that's how I've been watching my HD discs.

Right now my HT system is dismantled.

The sewer line broke about a month ago and flooded some of the basement. Luckily I caught it in time and cleaned it up before it reach any of my HT gear. I'm just waiting for new carpet.

So now I just have the tv and XA2 hooked up. I'm now able to view HD DVD's at 1080p and I see no difference between 1080i and 1080p.

**SilentBob** · 08-10-2007, 06:00 AM

I have a Hitachi 720p/1080i HDTV but it claims to have a "Virtual 1080p" processing

Derb · 08-10-2007, 06:11 AM

I've been satisfied with 1386x788p rez for quite awhile. last year I jumped into 4 different make/model 1080p rez sets & took them all back. While I had them, I did notice the increased rez difference almost immediately.

I went back to my older 788 set & had been viewing HD in 1080i for another year. While there was a drop in rez, these new HD formats still look awesome in 720 or 1080i

Let your eyes be the judge on wether its worth upgrading to 1080p.

ceeece · 08-10-2007, 05:22 PM

Thanks for your answers. I might be getting myself a little Blu-Ray player for Christmas! My TV is only 34 inches so the difference between 1080i and p will be minimal.

George McFly · 08-10-2007, 05:29 PM

MooglePorn · 08-10-2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceeece

Thanks for your answers. I might be getting myself a little Blu-Ray player for Christmas! My TV is only 34 inches so the difference between 1080i and p will be minimal.

That's the same size as mine and that's also what I decided... I have read to see the difference between true 1080i and p you need a MUCH larger screen than we have.

And I don't need a bigger screen than I have for the way I live (studio apartment FTW).

From a Buick 8 · 08-10-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bembol

My old 30" Direct View Panasonic CT-30WX54 (108i) was perfectly fine when I had the Toshiba HD-A1 (1080i) and after I upgraded to HD-XA2 (1080p). PQ wasn't the reason why I upgraded, I wanted go Bigger & LCD...I have 37" Sharp AQUOS LC-37D90U (1080p)

Do you like the 37" Sharp, i am looking at one of those...

No6PackJoe · 08-13-2007, 02:34 PM

Replaced an older 46" non-hd pioneer rear projection with a Sharp AQUOS LC-46D82U.

tomdkat · 08-13-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob

I have a Hitachi 720p/1080i HDTV but it claims to have a "Virtual 1080p" processing

What the hell is that? Can you post what the manual describes that as?

Peace...

**SilentBob** · 08-14-2007, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tomdkat

What the hell is that? Can you post what the manual describes that as?

Peace...

Got this doing a yahoo search from another board. Some one called Hitachi and this was their response

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I called Hitachi about the Virtual HD technology. according to Hitachi The Virtual HD is a special video processing computer chip that upconverts the signal to 1080P , but the TV will never tell you that you are receiving a
1080 P signal it will always say 1080I when you hit the info button on your remote

So even Hitachi really doesn't say much, but i have never tried it before but i might try switching out my HDMI cable form my HD-A1 and try it on my PS3 at a 1080p display and see if it works or not (as the component hookup wont allow my 1080p test to happen)

this might take a bit before i can get some results. Due to work and the pain in the ass setup i have right now for my equipment

CylonManWhore · 08-14-2007, 11:02 AM

Yup!

This is my baby

Bravia X series 40 inch - KDL40X2000

Lurv it....

Later.

sambow87 · 08-14-2007, 03:39 PM

Feeding my 720p projector a 1080i source (HD DVD) looks phenomenal. I don't think i'll upgrade to 1080p until I have my own house or i'm out of college and in the work force. I know the saying, "it can't get much better than this" is kind of stupid to say, but I am very impressed!

sub780lime · 08-14-2007, 10:35 PM

Samsung DLP with the LED Engine at 1080p, Thats what I got. Should this thread have a poll?

jriseden · 08-15-2007, 11:27 PM

I have a 1080p display and love it but it was also my first hdtv. If I were you, I would just hold onto your current tv for 3-4 more years since the 1080p tvs a few years from now will look even better than the ones today due to advancements in video processing technology and probably have more features.

Iguana Man · 08-15-2007, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jriseden

I have a 1080p display and love it but it was also my first hdtv. If I were you, I would just hold onto your current tv for 3-4 more years since the 1080p tvs a few years from now will look even better than the ones today due to advancements in video processing technology and probably have more features.

Jesus! I thought you were Ruined based on your avatar.

Derb · 08-16-2007, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Jesus! I thought you were Ruined based on your avatar.

I feel left out.

What was his avatar?

jriseden · 08-16-2007, 03:41 AM

Derb, it was the look and sound of perfect.

But taxi made me change it because he thought i was making fun of ruined.

Pirate · 08-16-2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jriseden

But taxi made me change it because he thought i was making fun of ruined.

I wonder why he thought that?

It's always easier to be cool, J.

jriseden · 08-16-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by piratehunter

I wonder why he thought that?

It's always easier to be cool, J.

Paranoia I guess PH, but don't worry me and ruined are kool and the gang.

I'm going to invite him over this weekend to watch American Me on hd dvd!

Eddy James Olmos +Prison Rape + the look and sound of perfect= good times!

Derb · 08-17-2007, 03:37 AM

I like the new avatar.

Sums up HD DVD's quality quite well.

08-09-2007, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
ceeece Actor Join Date: Sep 2001	How many of you own 1080p TV's? For those that have HD-DVD or Blu-Ray, how many of you own the 1080p TV's? I own a Sony XBR that is 1080i and have wondered if the jump to HD would make a difference. It is hard for me to buy SD-DVD now seeing HD titles of the same movie coming out at the same time. I was one of these "hold outs until one format wins" but I am not sure I can hold out much longer. I am leaning toward Blu-Ray. There's some sweet titles coming out this fall and I am tempted to make the jump. Anyway, just wondering if HD on 1080i is still worth getting HD player for. Thanks. __________________ "Get busy living or get busy dying." - Andy Dufresne My DVD Collection

08-09-2007, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
dugpa Nothing But the Best Join Date: Sep 2004	I have a 1080p display (Samsung HL-S6187W). If I were you though, I'd hold off upgrading for now. Unless money is no object, I don't know that spending thousands of dollars just to go from interlaced to progressive is worth it. Yes, there will be an improvement, but I don't know that the benefit for the cost is worth while. I'd suggest you enjoy the HD formats with your 1080i display and then maybe upgrade in a few years when the technology has gotten even better and prices are even cheapter on the 1080p sets. __________________ DVD collection LD collection Will rent this sig space for blu-ray discs.

08-09-2007, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	HD is worth it on 720p or 1080i. 1080i is till HD, it's just interlaced. The question is whether or not you'll see a difference between the i and the p. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

08-10-2007, 12:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	I don't own any display device that does 1080P. Yet. 720P native is pretty damn good. 1080i is good, but only marginally better (given the source, type of show) to me so far. However, I will invest in it soon (within the next 2 years). __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

08-10-2007, 12:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
bembol Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: gta\|brampton	My old 30" Direct View Panasonic CT-30WX54 (108i) was perfectly fine when I had the Toshiba HD-A1 (1080i) and after I upgraded to HD-XA2 (1080p). PQ wasn't the reason why I upgraded, I wanted go Bigger & LCD...I have 37" Sharp AQUOS LC-37D90U (1080p) __________________ Shaolin's Finest

08-09-2007, 10:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Yeah, I was going to replace my 720p/1080i TV with a 1080p one last school check only to find one of equal quality and size of my current TV would cost me $4000. No thanks.

08-10-2007, 12:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sehnzeleid Actor Join Date: Jul 2006	Nope, 2004 Samsung HLP-5085W 720p DLP.

08-10-2007, 12:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
limacharliewhiskey FryMaster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The O.C.	No 1080p here yet. Got my 42" 1080i plasma this past December, and don't plan on upgrading to 1080p until the HD format war is decided. Also will likely wait for 50" and 58" 1080p plasma sets to come down in price a lot before I consider upgrading my TV, and waiting for this HDMI 1.3 thing to become standard on new sets. __________________ "Believing oneself to be perfect is often a sign of a delusional mind." - Data in Star Trek: First Contact DVD Aficionado collection.

08-10-2007, 01:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	Mitsubishi WD 65734 1080P DLP. I had the WS 55315, but wanted a 65. When I got mine, the WS line was no more, and I didn't have any choice but to get 1080p j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

08-10-2007, 06:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	I have a Hitachi 720p/1080i HDTV but it claims to have a "Virtual 1080p" processing __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

08-10-2007, 06:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	I've been satisfied with 1386x788p rez for quite awhile. last year I jumped into 4 different make/model 1080p rez sets & took them all back. While I had them, I did notice the increased rez difference almost immediately. I went back to my older 788 set & had been viewing HD in 1080i for another year. While there was a drop in rez, these new HD formats still look awesome in 720 or 1080i Let your eyes be the judge on wether its worth upgrading to 1080p. __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream.

08-10-2007, 05:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
ceeece Actor Join Date: Sep 2001	Thanks for your answers. I might be getting myself a little Blu-Ray player for Christmas! My TV is only 34 inches so the difference between 1080i and p will be minimal. __________________ "Get busy living or get busy dying." - Andy Dufresne My DVD Collection

08-10-2007, 05:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
George McFly Kinda likes the Razorbacks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: watching HD	yep __________________ DVDs gallery

08-13-2007, 02:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
No6PackJoe Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada	Replaced an older 46" non-hd pioneer rear projection with a Sharp AQUOS LC-46D82U. __________________ No6PackJoe There's always a quicker and easier way to do it wrong.

08-14-2007, 11:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
CylonManWhore Supporting Actor Join Date: Mar 2006	Yup! This is my baby Bravia X series 40 inch - KDL40X2000 Lurv it.... Later.

08-14-2007, 03:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
sambow87 Actor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denton, TX	Feeding my 720p projector a 1080i source (HD DVD) looks phenomenal. I don't think i'll upgrade to 1080p until I have my own house or i'm out of college and in the work force. I know the saying, "it can't get much better than this" is kind of stupid to say, but I am very impressed!

08-14-2007, 10:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	Samsung DLP with the LED Engine at 1080p, Thats what I got. Should this thread have a poll? __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

08-15-2007, 11:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
jriseden Actor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: los angeles	I have a 1080p display and love it but it was also my first hdtv. If I were you, I would just hold onto your current tv for 3-4 more years since the 1080p tvs a few years from now will look even better than the ones today due to advancements in video processing technology and probably have more features.

08-16-2007, 03:41 AM	#26 (permalink)
jriseden Actor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: los angeles	Derb, it was the look and sound of perfect. But taxi made me change it because he thought i was making fun of ruined.

08-17-2007, 03:37 AM	#29 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	I like the new avatar. Sums up HD DVD's quality quite well. __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream.