Quick question about HD tv

[stephenp1983]

If a tv does 1080i isn't it true that it will do 720p as well always?

That's what I was told at work, but I've heard different people say

different things.

[JJkizak]

I don't see why it wouldn't. Although I am not holding my breadth on this one. I may have seen an add for 540p sets doing 1080i but can't remember.

JJK

[WMcD]

You should look at any specification closely to ascertain what you are buying.

Sets have a "native mode" which describes the screen definition and whether it is progressive or interlaced. Most that are not CRT based are progressive.

Just about all of them will accept inputs of various resolutions and covert up or down (upvert or downvert) to the native resolution.

The bottom line is that most will "handle" other resolutions. But they don't switch native screen resolution.

Gil

Gil

[wuzzzer]

No, it's not true. My Mitsubishi HDTV does 480i, 480p and 1080i. It goes crazy if you try and feed it a 720p signal.

[IndyKlipschFan]

720P is considered High Def..

1080i is a luxury, as most HD programming is just starting here..

Depending on the unit, if your watching fast action 720P "might" look better, even if you can see it in 1080i.

BTW, (the "i" means interlaced so 1/2 is on 1/2 is off... Where in 720P the "P" means progressive, so ALL ON.)

It is hit n miss, so I would get a HDTV or HDTV projector that plays both.

Hope this helps..

Either 720P and or 1080i if set up well,,,,, are just incredible pictures!