Prices for 42-inch LCD TVs to drop to US$999 by end of 2007?

[Shayne]

This forum was instrumental in helping with my buying decision: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/

[Melbosa]

Cova gave me this forum to check: http://www.avsforum.com/

[Thorin]

Looking at that chart it says that my seating 12' away from my 46" DLP that 720P is noticeable and 1080p might start to become.  I suppose I can agree with that.  I have the luxury of actually being able to prove this.

Yes, the difference between 480p and 720p is noticeable for your screen size at your viewing distance.  The difference between 240p and 720p is much greater than between 480p and 720p, thus comparing your 46" 720p to a regular 46" 240p, you'll notice a very significant difference.  Given the size of your screen and your viewing distance, according to the chart you probably won't notice much difference if you go out and buy a 46" 1080p.  Which is what that article was all about - the further away the TV sits, the less obvious the differences between the different resolutions are and the less value you'll perceive in the upgrade.  Of course, the easy answer is to just move your couch and TV closer together

I think Druid's 27" is like 6 feet or so away (maybe less?) from where were playing on it.  The showing of that TV has pushed me into getting the 32" version.  Stunning, affordable, what more could you ask for I guess.

Four 27" TVs at 6 feet (each at a different resolution) will nicely showcase the difference between 240p, 480p, 720p, and 1080p.  Those same 27" TVs at 20 feet will not do a very good job of showing how higher res is better than lower res.  Yes, you'll be able to see some differences, but it won't be the stand-out, eye-popping comparison that it is at 6 feet.  Like you said:

Guess thats all about positioning of the TV.

Now I have a question: what resolutions are HD-DVD and Blu-Ray?  Am I right in thinking they're 720p and 1080p, respectively?  Or are they both 1080p or both 720p?

[Shayne]

1080p both of them

[Lazybones]

HD DVD vs Blue-ray debate moved to its own thread.