Assuming you don't have HD DVD or Blu-Ray why would you buy a 1080p tv when nothing is in 1080p?

Well, all you have to do is read the questions in Answers to see that the TV industry has sufficiently confused the public about the issue, that I expect a flock of sub-forty inch 1080P sets coming on the market. As prices drop, they've got to find a way to keep them up so their profits don't erode. This year coming, it's going to be 120 Hertz, even though virtually no one buying a set knows what that means, or if they need it.

As with many aspects relating to consumer technology, people can't tell the difference between something that is better and means an improvement that will make their experience using the item more enjoyable and one that they won't even know is there.

It's like the $100 monster cables-they are better, but who cares?

Better is the enemy of good enough.

Hi Weeder

This question is going to be asked here at Yahoo for many more times after you.

Getting a 1080p TV is being prepared for the future. Here is a list of uses from a 1080p capable source. not necessarily broadcast.

1. Video games in 1080p using a ps3. (none currently)

2. Viewing 1080p movies on a Blu-Ray player

3. Animators that use 1080p LCDs for computer graphics.

4. Internet 1080p released video clips. WMV HD showcase

As far as broadcast goes. The FCC does allows 1080p video to be sent as long as it fits in the 6MHz bandwidth and uses standard codec. Everyone here assumes 1080p at 60fps. Of course that wouldn't fit uses mpeg2 compression.

That would double the required bandwidth. Plus over the air signals couldn't transmit enough data per second. Cable TV and Satellite could transmit the data but they wouldn't want to give up the bandwidth or lose other channels to make room for HD programming..

Luckily we don't really need 1080p at 60fps.

Movies are done in 24/25 fps. Live video feeds such as news, cartoons, and game shows use 30-60 fps. So if you calculate it. 1080i at 60fps uses the same bandwidth as 1080p at 30fps.

Your right. We won't see 1080p/50 or 1080p/60 in a broadcast using today's standards. But 1080p/24/25/30 is very do able with current ATSC and DVB standards. Like everything new it going to take time to get technology to the masses.

If you look at it the way you are, the only advantage is for PC usage, video games, and HD movies. I believe there is a difference in picture quality between a 720p set and a 1080p set made by the same company though. Also, the price difference between the two resolutions is no where near $1K in most cases unless you're comparing a 720p set to a top tier 1080p. Not to mention, it seems like most manufacturers are taking it upon themselves to phase out 720p except for the smaller screens leaving consumers with little choice.

I feel like I've made the right decision with my purchase for my viewing habits and what I believe the future of media technology will gravitate to. If this isn't for you then so be it. Write a blog and inform people so they can make educated decisions. Just don't get angry with people's ineptness to see the same things you do without the knowledge you have. All you can do is inform as many people as possible.

And "jjki", I tell as many people I can not to buy Monster more times than they care to hear. Lol.

Recorded tv programmes will get the full benefit of High Definition provided that they're recorded from an HD channel. Blu-ray discs will be played in all their glory and look superb. Ordinary DVDs will look brighter and sharper too because the Blu-ray player will take full advantage of the data recorded on the disc. Ordinary DVD players without "up scaling" deliver good pictures but the discs themselves have much more detail on them than cheaper players can extract and deliver. Blu-ray recorders start at about £500 for "dual tuner" models, which can record two Freevview HD programmes simultaneously. You can buy cheaper single tuner ones. DO NOT buy any Blu-ray recorder unless you are absolutely certain that you trust the brand, or you will disapointed when it goes wrong soon after the guarnatee expires. Ie. Avoid anything that is a "cheap" brand. Stick to Panasonic, Sony, Samsung or LG.

A. Some people have more money than they know what to do with, so they'll get the best of the best stuff 'cause they can.

B. Just because there's no plans to broadcast in 1080p now doesn't mean that there won't in the future. Who ever thought that cable would be digital or even in HD years ago?

C. Even if they can't afford it, people need to one-up other people. If your neighbor has a 720p tv, then you want to get the 1080p for bragging rights.

Yes I would. Actually my brother just bought 1080 Aquos. The technology in tvs keep expanding and if you buy a lower grade, it's just like buying an analog tv. Plus as cable channels and Direct Tv along with the local channels upgrade their quality of digital viewing, you will be ahead of the game. It's an investment. Check CNET for thier take on good tv's. All I can say is when we watch the RED SOX win the championship on that Aquos along with the Yamaha surround sound system... It was like being there at the game!!! Trust me if you like sports you'll love watching it on the 1080!!

if there's really no diff. in picture quality, except for the bluray, which I don't intend to buy a lot of since I don't have time for tv these days, I wouldn't buy a 1080 either.

But my husband said he would. Didn't ask him why, because we were speaking hypotetically, but when the time comes I will make some research into this issue, and if indeed I can go without, then I won't get the 1080, i have better things to do with my money, I am not a TV fan, I only leave it on when I am in the kitchen because i am a news junkie.

preparing for the future. It is a percieved future. Some people believe that they will broadcast in 1080p and you can't convince them otherwise. Another reason is people always want to be the first of their friends to say I have ______!

Because you can subscribe to HD TV, some channels up to 1080i, or upconvert dvd to 1080p. If it's not worth it to you then don't do it.

weeder did you ask this question just to try and prove you are smarter then the average consumer? You commented on every answer that people gave you and tried to prove them wrong.