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MrFadedGlory
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Hi
I recently posted this in another one of the forums, but think it's better placed here.
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Greetings all
I've recently signed up and have taken a look through your past threads and discussions for a posting that might satisfy my queries, but so far have found nothing that's exactly right.
I'm about to purchase an LCD screen for the first time and have been doing a bit of research on the market place, narrowing my selection down to the Philips 42PF9830/10 , the Toshiba 42WLT66 or the Sharp LC45GD1E. I've pretty much discounted the Sony Bravia range as they are just too expensive.
The real sticking point I have is 1080p vs 1080i. I know in an ideal world, I would buy a 1080p TV, but i wonder if the market for 1080p will mature in a few years time (in whihc case I'll consign this TV to the bedroom and get another one when the time and cost is right.
1. Is there REALLY that much difference between the image achieved by progressive vs interlaced scanning? If so, what should I be looking for as I walk around looking at models?
2. At 42 - 45", will 1080i vs 1080p nake a difference?
3. will HD DVD players transmit in 1080i and 1080p? If I have a 1080i TV and a DVD player sending a 1080p signal out, will my TV be able to interpret it?
4. Has anyone actually seen a Philips 42PF9830/10 for sale in a high street store? none of the online stores seem to carry it.
5. If i decide to buy a 1080i TV with the intention of replacing it in 2010 or so, should I just opt for the cheaper Toshiba Regza range (the 42WLT66)?
Thanks for whatever advice you can provide.
~Faded
I recently posted this in another one of the forums, but think it's better placed here.
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Greetings all
I've recently signed up and have taken a look through your past threads and discussions for a posting that might satisfy my queries, but so far have found nothing that's exactly right.
I'm about to purchase an LCD screen for the first time and have been doing a bit of research on the market place, narrowing my selection down to the Philips 42PF9830/10 , the Toshiba 42WLT66 or the Sharp LC45GD1E. I've pretty much discounted the Sony Bravia range as they are just too expensive.
The real sticking point I have is 1080p vs 1080i. I know in an ideal world, I would buy a 1080p TV, but i wonder if the market for 1080p will mature in a few years time (in whihc case I'll consign this TV to the bedroom and get another one when the time and cost is right.
1. Is there REALLY that much difference between the image achieved by progressive vs interlaced scanning? If so, what should I be looking for as I walk around looking at models?
2. At 42 - 45", will 1080i vs 1080p nake a difference?
3. will HD DVD players transmit in 1080i and 1080p? If I have a 1080i TV and a DVD player sending a 1080p signal out, will my TV be able to interpret it?
4. Has anyone actually seen a Philips 42PF9830/10 for sale in a high street store? none of the online stores seem to carry it.
5. If i decide to buy a 1080i TV with the intention of replacing it in 2010 or so, should I just opt for the cheaper Toshiba Regza range (the 42WLT66)?
Thanks for whatever advice you can provide.
~Faded