Bullet Proof SRi
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Looking to get a HD TV, but read a link the other day saying that some HD TVs dont actually output a HD picture but you can input a HD signal to it.
The specs n TVs when in a electricla shop are not exactly clear all the time.
so what should i be looking out for
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BarnshaW
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whats the specs? for a TV to be FULL HD ready it must be able to display a picture at 1080p.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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i was in currys today and looked at a LG tv saying 1080 input.
I then saw a Samsung saying 1080 output.
is that basically saying the same thing, they have just worder it different
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Bullet Proof SRi
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mmm, not sure i dont remember seeing a I on either off them.
Whats the Difference between I and D
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BarnshaW
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no be very careful, a unit can be HD capable but not necessarily able to display a HD image. as i said a unit MUST be 1080p to be FULL HD ready
take a look here bud -
http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/focus/resolution.htm
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BarnshaW
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there is only 1080i and 1080p, the "i" means interlace and the "p" means progressive. its the way the picture is displayed. do read the link above which explains it better then i can lol
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John
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People are getting too stuck up on hd and full hd.
If you are 32" or under 720p is what your looking for, most will probably accept a 1080 signal.
Above that i'd personally go for 1080p which is the coveted full hd but depends what sources you will be using with it as well.
Is full hd not also 1080p 50 or 60 or something, instead of the 1080p24
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Bullet Proof SRi
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Whats the point then of having a TV HD capable but not being able to display it. I dont really get that
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BarnshaW
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well its a bit confusing. because u can get a tv which is HD Ready but that means it can receive a HD signal. what are u using the tv for? will u be using it for gaming and stuff? or just watching tv?
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Bullet Proof SRi
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so basically if i have a PS3 for example, and wanted it run on HD a 32" 720p would accept the signal as such but not actually display the game in HD not
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BarnshaW
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as far as im aware anything thats 1080p on a TV means its FULL hd compatible
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John
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If you have a 720p 32" tv it will play the ps3 signal at an HD 720p, which is exactly what your looking for.
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BarnshaW
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if u go above 32" then u really need 1080p
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John
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Although I agree it depends on the source.
A ps3 will run at 1080p though so above 32" I would recomend 1080p for that yes.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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mmm confusing, so on a 32" 1080 would probably make the picture too small with so many pixels.
where as on say a 42" its probably just right.
i think im saying that right
basically what i dont get it the part about accepting a 1080 signal, but not actually displaying it.
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John
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Yes they accept but display it as 720p.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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Im starting to see, really im looking for something with 1080p really if going for a 42".
Whats the deal also with one of the 42" TVs i saw in currys saying 720p/1080p,
is that just saying it accepts both, and does that mean i have the option to display either by choice, or it will select one from the source the signal is coming from.
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Steve
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720p is fine on a tv 32" or smaller, will look as good as 1080p on a 42" tv
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Bullet Proof SRi
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i just had a little read on another site. The 42" TVs ive been looking at only display Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels, so that will be 720p, is that still gona look good on a 42", so my PS3 wont get the full 1080p will it, it will downscale but still look better then usual.
i think i have that right
[Edited on 18-12-2007 by Bullet Proof SRi]
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Bullet Proof SRi
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so i think i am right in saying the TVs i looked at earlier saying 1080p input means, My PS3 will put out a 1080p signal with a HDMI cable connected which the TV will accept, however the TV will downscale the 1080p signal to 720p
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John
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Yes
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