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Originally Posted by species8472
The Difference between 1080p and 1080i is "small". You will only be able to take advantage if your screen is large enough due to smaller pixel size at 1080p and this depends on the distance you sit from your TV. If you sit 6 feet (like I do), then a 52 inch 1080p will do. If you sit at 8 to 10 feet or more, then you will need a 70+ inch TV to be able to discern a difference (the eyes). 42" inches is as small as I would go and you will need to sit at about 4 to 4.5 feet for max visual enjoyment. Also, only buy a 1080p set if you can afford the extra cash or the price is very good. Paying more than 500.00 over a good 1080i TV for a 1080p is tough but the choice is yours.
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I'm sorry, some of this isn't accurate.
The difference between the two is one is progressive and the other is interlaced. Progressive is faster (60+ frames per second) while interlaced can only display every other pixel line in one pass, then it does a second pass and fills in the pixels it didn't do the first time resulting in 30 frames per second.
1080P is the highest and fastest television resolution available right now. "No" ghosting, "picture tearing", etc because of the high frame rate. Purchase a television that supports it now and all of your devices will soon support it too. Eventually digital television may support that high resolution as well. Most cable services, Dish Network, etc, can only support 1080i images at the moment. XBox 360, HD DVD players and more support that resolution now.
There is a significant difference between the two resolutions.
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