Getting a Plasma TV for Xbox 360 - Is 1080P worth the extra $$$?

[LocustHorde]

I'm going to be buying a plasma TV in a few days and would like to know if TV with 1080P technology is significantly better than a 720P TV. I'll be using it to play lots of xbox 360, so I would like to have a really nice viewing experience when playing. Price is really not an issue(I'm looking in the 50-58" range), but I would not want to waste the extra money if it's only marginally better than a 720P set.

So basically, I could get a bigger set(58") w/ 720P or I could go a notch lower and get a 50" w/ 1080P.

[canadiensfan66]

ya im wondering the same thing, also how does standard def tv look on 1080P, and normal high def stuff? I think 1080p is only useful for xbox360, and maybe bluray player. Is it worth getting?, doesnt cost much more..

[KLJ]

there's a viewing range thing about whether you can tell the difference at varying distances. i'll look for it. i think for 50inch 1080p you can tell the difference 8ft and closer iirc

[Hume]

If you want to use it as a computer screen 1080p >>>> 720p. For games it's probably not a big deal right now as most games only support 720p anyway. If you're thinking long term, the next generation of consoles will probably have 1080p as the standard resolution.

[Arp220]

Definitely go smaller and 1080p. Especially if its primary use is games.

[LocustHorde]

MMMkay, I think I'll end up getting either the Panasonic 50PZ2700u 1080P or the Samsung FP-T5084 1080P, both are gorgeous sets.. I'll probably end up with the Panny, unless the sales guy makes an offer I can't refuse with the Sammy

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1176506511625


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1173577950403

fwiw, i won't be buying either of them at BB, there's a different A/V stores that give good deals..

[gusmahler]

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Definitely go smaller and 1080p. Especially if its primary use is games.

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Really bad recommendation. Bigger is better and very few (if any) games are native 1080p.

[MikeSmith]

id go with an lcd, they are overall better for gaming not to mention no chance of burn in

[Dave Coulier]

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id go with an lcd, they are overall better for gaming not to mention no chance of burn in

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Yes, go with an LCD if you enjoy clouding/flashlighting/banding, etc..I went thru 4 Samsung LCDS before finally deciding on the 50 1080p 700u that OP decided to get. Every one of the Samsungs had clouding or flashlighting. My friend bought a Toshiba LCD, and although it has no clouding the black level is really really poor to my Panny. My roommate bought an LG LCD, and it has clouding, poor black levels(of course LCDs aren't known for black levels). Sonys have clouding issues as well, and Sharps have banding issues. Pretty much every major manufacturer of LCDS have problems.

As far as burn-in is concerned Im not concerned about it at all. I do alot of gaming and I have yet to experience any burn-in after a few months of ownership. My friend has a Panny from last year as well and he does alot of gaming with no burn-in as well.

Not trying to bash you, but trying to get a good LCD Is like winning the lottery.

Also anyone interested in buying a tv should check out avsforum.com. You'll learn alot there.

[4 High]

I just saw a 50" Plasma 1080p HDTV at Best Buy for $1500, so again im not so sure about paying $2500. Then again HP might be horrible, what do i know.