The 720p set will only display up to 720 max resolution. At this time there are no tv broadcasts in 1080p, but the Blu-Ray movies are (as well as HD-DVD if you have that).
It looks like the retailer is getting a bigger break on the 720 set, and I think you will regret not having the higher res in the near future.
Originally posted by Mick3844: The 720p set will only display up to 720 max resolution. At this time there are no tv broadcasts in 1080p, but the Blu-Ray movies are (as well as HD-DVD if you have that).
It looks like the retailer is getting a bigger break on the 720 set, and I think you will regret not having the higher res in the near future.
The bandwidth requirements are huge for 1080p, the future you speak of is a long, long way off. Many cable companies are already further compressing (degrading) their HD to squeeze more channels out of aging systems.
A true 720p source, which produces less artifacts, also looks better than 1080i, especially for sports where fine details, like thin horizontal lines can almost disappear in fast scenes.
I have no idea what size TV the OP is referring to, as the links don't work, but for anything under 50" at normal viewing distances 1080p is an expensive non-issue.
How far away are you sitting from the TV? The human eye can only see so much detail. I could probably dig up a chart but I believe most people can't even tell the difference between 720 and 1080 on a 50" unless you sit 7 feet or closer away from the TV.
