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    Where can i BUY/Get 1080P content?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nocturnal310, Mar 7, 2008.

  1. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    hi,

    I was about to buy Sony Bravia V series 40" .
    .. but W series 40 inch is selling for $100 more.. but its Full HD.

    Do we even need Full HD ? coz other than Internet.. Full HD content is not availabe easily in market..

    From 6 feet distance... can u even notice difference between 720p & 1080p?
     
    Nocturnal310, Mar 7, 2008
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  2. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Why i posted here is because i view Full HD content on Windows currently..
    & most of us see TV episodes on Laptops.
     
    Nocturnal310, Mar 7, 2008
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    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    I would get the 1080p Bravia, as $100 isn't much and that way you can get all the goodness out of bluray (should one ever decide to get it). Some people say they can tell the difference, others disagree.

    The best way to decide is to go into a shop that has both models, and play the same 1080p (I'm pretty sure the V series supports down-scaling) video on both and see if you can tell the difference when you stand back as far as you would be at home.
     
    tumnasgt, Mar 7, 2008
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  4. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Bluray and (basically dead) HD DVD are currently the only place to get 1080P pitcure...I believe.
     
    ttupa, Mar 7, 2008
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    yes, i think most HD tv shows are 720p or 1080i
     
    Harper2.0, Mar 7, 2008
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    j-dogg Notebook Evangelist

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    i would just spend the 100 bucks in case you ever do get a blueray player
     
    j-dogg, Mar 7, 2008
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    SpeedyMods Notebook Deity

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    I agree with everyone else, go for the 1080p for only $100 more. You are futureproofing for cheap.

    And from only 6 feet away, I think you would notice the difference on a screen that size.

    Greg
     
    SpeedyMods, Mar 7, 2008
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