Is this a good tv?

[bostesseger69]

http://www.preferredphoto.com/viewproduct.aspx?ID=3549668&l=YahooShopping

I'm thinking about getting that, yes its small, but it will just be for my room in my apartment. I will use it to watch tv on and play xbox 360.

I have a question though.

Broadcast Format Displayed 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV)

It says displayed vs. supported.

Does that mean it can support 1080p, but wont display it? Can someone explain what that is supposed to mean.

Is that a good tv for that price, can anyone think of anything better?

EDIT: Maybe a 720p would fit me better? and its cheaper...

 

[TechHead]

http://www.preferredphoto.com/viewproduct.aspx?ID=3549668&l=YahooShopping

I'm thinking about getting that, yes its small, but it will just be for my room in my apartment. I will use it to watch tv on and play xbox 360.

I have a question though.

Broadcast Format Displayed 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV)

It says displayed vs. supported.

Does that mean it can support 1080p, but wont display it? Can someone explain what that is supposed to mean.

Is that a good tv for that price, can anyone think of anything better?

1) Yep.. you nailed it. Essentially, it will accept a 1080p signal, and downscale it to 720p to fit on the screen.

2) Good TV, I'd also look at the Sony V32 Bravias and the Panasonic TX32Z series.

 

[bostesseger69]

1) Yep.. you nailed it. Essentially, it will accept a 1080p signal, and downscale it to 720p to fit on the screen.

2) Good TV, I'd also look at the Sony V32 Bravias and the Panasonic TX32Z series.

Ok, Well I want something that will display a true 1080p signal preferably.

If I have to go bigger, then I will, can you perhaps point me in the right direction?

Whats the minimum size I can get away with for a true 1080p?

I'm also trying to deal with a budget of around $1k if thats possible, since its just a room tv, and I already have a 60 inch plasma in the living room.

 

[astyler]

You can get 1080p on 32" sets, but it is useless. 37" is where you want to start 1080p. If you have the budget, something like a sharp aquos lc37gp1u is good, but for under $1000, Westinghouse has a 1080p 37" set that a lot of people like.