Hey guys

Im just wanting to know if you would notice the difference between HD and Full HD on a 42" Plasma?

this one to be exact: http://www.dicksmith.co.nz/product/...ition-plasma-tv

Cheers

On a 40"+ TV I would say you definitely would notice the difference, also depends on the viewing distance as well, but since full HD are so cheaps these days I would try and find one with the price range your after

sanyub1 wrote: On a 40"+ TV I would say you definitely would notice the difference, also depends on the viewing distance as well, but since full HD are so cheaps these days I would try and find one with the price range your after

I would probibly be looking at spending $700 max for around 40"

could you recommend something?

Get full HD (1080) imo, even if you have to wait and save up to ~$1000

thanks guys

got a second monitor for my pc instead in the meantime

LCD TV's under $1000, 40-42" full HD
http://pricespy.co.nz/category.php?...kt_pris_inkmoms

Plasma TV's under $1000, 40-42" full HD
http://pricespy.co.nz/category.php?...kt_pris_inkmoms

Looks like there are some cheaper options for LCD.

THP42U30Z, else there's still some U20s hanging around for cheaps.

This chart indicates that you'll need to be closer than 2m to your 42TV in order to benefit from anything over 720p

http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/09/...to-screen-size/

I got my full HD 46" on boxing day for like 700 it was rad


if that helps

BorgWarner wrote: This chart indicates that you'll need to be closer than 2m to your 42TV in order to benefit from anything over 720p http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/09/...to-screen-size/

Fair point.

Personally I definitely notice the difference between a Blu ray (1080p) and DVD (567p or 480p) at ~2m on a 46", so I'd be surprised if most people didn't notice a difference between 720 and 1080 at around 2m on a 40".

Freeview HD is broadcast in 1080i for the main channels now so a HD ready (not Full HD) TV has to downscale+deinterlace instead of just deinterlacing, it probably depends on the quality of the downscaler in the TV.

Ragnor wrote: Freeview HD is broadcast in 1080i for the main channels now so a HD ready (not Full HD) TV has to downscale+deinterlace instead of just deinterlacing, it probably depends on the quality of the downscaler in the TV.

HD Ready can display 720p/1080i so no issues with Freeview HD.

snowlock wrote: HD Ready can display 720p/1080i so no issues with Freeview HD.

and thus did not get the point of the post you quoted.