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Well... I had posted here before something was wrong with my tv but last night.... it died. :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2
It was having alot of problems anyway so I figure its about time I get a new one !. I was hoping to buy a lurtz pf but now I have been looking for one and have found a tv thats perfect for me that 1080i.


My old tv was only 720p so this is a big step up. I am thinking now what I will need to go with it ?. I will want a bluray player and I do play games when I get the time so is the best thing to do go with a ps3 ?. Can they do everything a blu ray player can ?.
Is there anything else you think is essential or just an awesome accessory to go with a hd setup ?. :D

I'm new too all this really so just wondering whats what , any help would be much appreciated !. :rock
 
:lol Thats something that isn't possible I'm afraid !.
I definetely wont be buying all my stuff on blu ray , I just happened to be saving up for a few pieces I wanted and the telly has died so with a little more I can get the telly sooner than I usually would of been able too.
The rest will have to wait but I just need an idea of what I will need !.
 
not much difference if any between 1080i and 720p, 720p will be smoother with faster moving action. might see an improvement with video games though. if you're going from rear projection to lcd though it will be a great improvement though!

yep go the ps3 route for your bluray player or get a ps3 for bluray and xbox 360 for video games. :D

hdmi cables...you can get them cheap online so don't pay $35+ for them in-store.
 
A PS3 is definitely the way to go for a Blu-Ray player... it's the best Blu Ray player hands down. It's super fast compared to most players and you can download updates, etc.

In addition to the big "Triple-A" titles you can also download great games for it -- Since you don't have a lot of time, those come in really handy when you just want to pick up and play.

How big a screen are you getting? You'll also want to be sure you get HDMI cables to get the highest resolution.

Good luck! You're going to have a blast. And just in time for Iron Man and all the other Blu Ray titles coming soon...
 
have found a tv thats perfect for me that 1080i.


My old tv was only 720p so this is a big step up.

Just as a note as far as I know 720p is considered to be better than 1080i. Basically 1080p is the best right now. I bought a HDTV a couple of months ago and all of the 720p sets I looked at also support 1080i but are advertised as 720p. I believe 720p is supposedly better because it is progressive scan (that is what the p stands for) where as 1080i is only interlaced (that is what the i stands for).

As for what you want with it. Well I also bought a 5.1 surround sound system, signed up for HD-DVR through my cable company and bough a PS3. TV, games and movies all sound and look amazing now.

I would say just do some research before you buy anything and look for deals.
 
Also, do you have surround sound? If you don't you may want to invest in a surround sound system of some kind. One of the best features of Blu Ray is the sound... it really does kick butt and titles like Black Hawk Down really show it off.

They sell some faux 5.1 systems that basically use one big speaker that fits under the TV.

You'll also want a PS3 remote control... you can use a controller but it's more convenient to use the remote and it's blue tooth which is actually pretty cool. No aiming needed, just push the button... They are about $25 (US) so they're pretty cheap.
 
Just as a note as far as I know 720p is considered to be better than 1080i. Basically 1080p is the best right now. I bought a HDTV a couple of months ago and all of the 720p sets I looked at also support 1080i but are advertised as 720p. I believe 720p is supposedly better because it is progressive scan (that is what the p stands for) where as 1080i is only interlaced (that is what the i stands for).

There is some truth to this.

Two things so consider:

1) How big is the TV? If it's around 30 inches or so you won't see a huge difference between 1080i and 720p.

2) If the set is 1080i, does than mean it has 1080i inputs or the screen is 1080i? I have a TV that is 1080i input and converts it to 1080p. In the end, the picture looks great... most people couldn't tell the difference. Basically, anything I pump into the TV is converted to 1080p.

Confusing stuff, I know. I use CNET a lot as a starting place. Might be worth checking out reviews and they often have great suggestions for periferrals, etc.
 
HD tv + manchester = stolen

don't jinnyx me . Thats what home insurance is for anyway. :lecture:rotfl

( which I don't have yet :rotfl )

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Anyway , the tv is 37 inches. I will be using my xbox 360 on this alot and by judging what you guys have said and what I was thinking I will be getting a ps3 for the occasional gaming and the blu ray player.

I always though 1080i was above both 720 and 1080p.
I probably have always thought this since it was top in the xbox 360 display menu. Most of my friends who have the capability of all 3 were on 1080p on there xboxs and I always wondered why. If its near identical I suppose thats the reason.

So if the tv I'm looking to buy says it can display 1080i that means it an definitely display 1080p ?. Thanks for all the help guys , much appreciated ! :rock
 
don't jinnyx me . Thats what home insurance is for anyway. :lecture:rotfl

( which I don't have yet :rotfl )

_________________________________

Anyway , the tv is 37 inches. I will be using my xbox 360 on this alot and by judging what you guys have said and what I was thinking I will be getting a ps3 for the occasional gaming and the blu ray player.

I always though 1080i was above both 720 and 1080p.
I probably have always thought this since it was top in the xbox 360 display menu. Most of my friends who have the capability of all 3 were on 1080p on there xboxs and I always wondered why. If its near identical I suppose thats the reason.

So if the tv I'm looking to buy says it can display 1080i that means it an definitely display 1080p ?. Thanks for all the help guys , much appreciated ! :rock

1080p is better than 1080i, but on a 37" TV it won't really make a difference.
 
1080 p = progressive

1080 i = interlaced

1080p is technically superior but you must also consider the quality and size of the set being used - at 37" 1080i is fine.

Check out the AVForums in the UK for buying advice- be warned when choosing a new set it is a minefield!
 
Just to be clear, if you are talking about a flat panel TV (such as LCD, plasma, or even a DLP projection set), there are no 1080i display devices on the market. All such devices are inherently progressive by design, whether they be 1080p or 720p. It is technically not possible for them to display an interlaced image.

But to answer the question, yes, any HDTV (whether it is a 1080p or 720p display) can receive a 1080i signal. It will simply convert it to its native resolution before displaying it. Some lower-priced 720p models may not be able to accept a 1080p signal, but they way HDMI works, the device sending it a picture (such as a Blu-ray player) will be able to recognize this, and adjust its output down to 1080i.
 
regarding 1080i and 720 here are the differences (using a video game point of view):

There are more specifics to lines and the progressive scan but basically it means this-

1080i: basically any image will look better when the picture is still...so if your playing a video game and just stop doing anything, the image will look better when still, than 720p. Now when you start to move in 1080i the image will deteriorate a bit.

In 720p the image is always constant, it will look the same when you are standing still or when you are moving.

And 1080p would have the same features as 720p, but with an even better image. This is why 1080p is the best image there is right now. Now if your TV isn't any bigger than a 40", then it is not worth it to get 1080p you won't really notice much of a difference. But if your tv is gonna be a 40" or bigger then you may want to get 1080p. Usually smaller TVs don't have 1080p anyways.

But to me, I don't notice a difference between 720p and 1080p, that has to be your profession or your world to really see the differences.
 
720p produces a smoother picture than 1080i and if you're television is smaller than 52 inches, it won't make any kind of major difference between 720p and 1080p. And you definitely can't go wrong with a PS3. If you wait a couple of months, Sony will be releasing a couple of new models with more hard drive space.
 
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