HDTV run down - surprise results for 1080P

http://hdguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/2008-resolution-tests-125-hdtvs.pdf



http://dvice.com/archives/2008/09/hd_guru_puts_12.php

Sony ones did really well in that review also. Pretty sweet read that. I'm looking at getting a flat panel sometimes in early 2009. I'm hoping for prices to drop further.

Cause, you really should be relying on figures over what your eyes tell you...

Cos most people have the time/resources/expertise to examine 60 different TVs with a variety of sources.

I think it's a great point of reference. No need to bag it straight away.

I've always been told that I should take my fav dvd and watch it on different TVs. Whichever one appears to have a better picture, choose that.

I'm not sure what other ways you can choose a tv to be honest.

Gutted, I can't see past 720p anyway.

My TV is too far from the viewer to be able to notice the difference.

This is just from my own head, but isn't the benfits of 1080 lines more about native resolution?
A set that is 768 lines has to use it's own scaling to make any picture work and anything where the set has to make changes = bad. So 1080i and p should look better on a set where that is native resolution, i,e 1080p sets. And anything lower will look the same as a 768 set (being that they both have to scale).

Did I word that appallingly? Think so


A 1080i image is a resolution of 1920*1080. So a 1920*1080 set (called 1080p sets) would do a better job of 1080i because it's native.
It still has to deinterlace but is at least native res.

Whereas most other sets I've seen seem to be 1366*768 - so aren't native for anything! Even 720p...

Its an interesting read but really resolution is only a part of the equation.
How a set processes video and motion make a huge difference as does quality of the tuners.
Sony TV's although they performed well in that test actually generally look like shit..and thats being generous

Personally think this X Series Bravia I have shits on any other TV i've seen

Can you elaborate on this resolution part please? I'm absolutely useless when it comes to hardware. What am I looking for when buying a tv? Sorry to sound dumb.

I think the most important thing when buying any TV is how it looks to you both picture and aesthetics

As I said above how a TV processes colour and motion is really important

There are generally two main resolutions available to LCD buyers: 1366x768 (720P) and 1920 x 1080 (1080P) plus a whole plethora of resolutions for plasma. I don't sell plasma anymore but if I was buying one I'd be looking at either Pioneer or Panasonic and a minimum of 1280 x 724.

It kind of depends what your planning to watch on your set. If its Blu-Ray disc and above 40/42 in size I'd get 1080P.
If you're watching DVD,Sky digital/HD and/or Freeview HD I'd be looking at some bargain 720P panels that are out there particularly if you are going to buy 40" or below in size.

Watch a lot of sport and DVD then plasma is probably for you. If you're into TV and gaming then LCD may be better particularly for smaller sets. Bigger sets are cheaper in plasma than LCD.

One other thing because 1080P sets have twice the amount of pixels as 720P ones they have to be able to process turning on and off all those pixels that much
better.
Some brands do it very well some appallingly badly.

Have a look around. Ask to watch Freeview HD on the set as well as DVD and remember a lot of chain stores crank the colour and contrast right up to attract your eye.

Yes but what are you watching thats 1080P? Blu-ray is about all.
Freeview and Sky HD are essentially native 720P and 1366x768 panels look absolutely fantastic on it.
Most people are watching a mixture of TV and DVD and 720P sets will do fine.

Don't forget also that veiwing distance plays a huge part. If you are sitting 3-4 metres back (where most people view their sets from) there is little difference between HD and Full HD

Hey thanks dude. It's definitely paints a much clearer picture.

My mate works for Panasonic and I can get a pretty sweet deal on these things. But I didn't want to ask him about specs etc, cause he is probably sick of hearing the same questions. heh... Will be looking at 42 or a 46' plasma. I wanted an all around performer - sky, sports, games and blue ray.

Cheers again.