When will 1080i HDTVs be outdated???? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

djvaldez · 12-08-2004, 10:57 PM

Would it still be worth it to buy an HDTV now?? When will 1080p become the norm on TV???

Thanks

snipsnapsappy · 12-08-2004, 11:26 PM

I would recommend getting an HDTV now with 1080i or 720p resolution, do not worry about 1080p right now. It is currently available on some models, including an excellent Sharp 45" LCD TV. However, the step from 480i to 1080i or 720p is so huge it is worth the price of a new HDTV set right now. Once you see HD in action, you will understand.

If you keep worrying about new technologies, you will never buy anything and you will be way out of touch with technology. Not buying an HDTV set now because of better resolutions is like not buying a DVD player now because HD DVD is eventually coming out.

tomdkat · 12-08-2004, 11:33 PM

I agree with snipsnap. Besides, 1080p isn't an "official" HD resolution, I believe, while 720p and 1080i are.

Go ahead, spend the money.

Peace...

Sycho · 12-09-2004, 07:54 PM

Tom, Tom, Tom...
1080P is an official ATSC resolution, but no-one uses yet, except for me and my Dell computer monitor

tomdkat · 12-09-2004, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sycho

1080P is an official ATSC resolution, but no-one uses yet, except for me and my Dell computer monitor

See, even I learn new things everyday.

Sharp makes a LCD TV that accepts 1080p (as was mentioned above) and Samsung has a TV on the way as well, if it's not out already. Other TVs supporting 1080p are on the way.

12-08-2004, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
djvaldez Supporting Actor Join Date: Jul 2004	When will 1080i HDTVs be outdated???? Would it still be worth it to buy an HDTV now?? When will 1080p become the norm on TV??? Thanks

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snipsnapsappy Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Shell Beach, CA, USA	I would recommend getting an HDTV now with 1080i or 720p resolution, do not worry about 1080p right now. It is currently available on some models, including an excellent Sharp 45" LCD TV. However, the step from 480i to 1080i or 720p is so huge it is worth the price of a new HDTV set right now. Once you see HD in action, you will understand. If you keep worrying about new technologies, you will never buy anything and you will be way out of touch with technology. Not buying an HDTV set now because of better resolutions is like not buying a DVD player now because HD DVD is eventually coming out. __________________ I balked, now the proud owner of both formats. I am now bi-partisan. I enjoy what both red and blue have to offer. My Theater MySpace

12-08-2004, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	I agree with snipsnap. Besides, 1080p isn't an "official" HD resolution, I believe, while 720p and 1080i are. Go ahead, spend the money. Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

12-09-2004, 07:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sycho I needs to show ID with a personal check Join Date: Dec 2003	Tom, Tom, Tom... 1080P is an official ATSC resolution, but no-one uses yet, except for me and my Dell computer monitor __________________ On the bed, on the floor, on the towel by the door. In the tub, in the car, up against the mini-bar.

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