In 32" screensize, it’s a 720 panel that can display 1080. Meaning, higher resolutions can be decoded and displayed but the viewing panel (ie screen) is only 720 lines of resolution.
#1 PS3
#2 Samsung Blu Ray with up conversion
Not really. Resolution is important but also pay attention to contrast ratio and screen refresh rate. All screen sizes show differences. I have a 40 and 50 Sony XBR and I prefer watching the 40 because the edge acuity out performs the big panels.
Contrast ratio = the ability to render colors from white to black. The higher the number the better the performance. Shoot for 5000:1 or higher
Screen refresh rate is very important for fast action HD sports and Blu Ray. The two common refresh rates are 60hz and 120hz.
IMHO, Pay the extra and get 120, it will do more for your bluray and PS3 than I can explain here
Newer ones have it standard, older ones need to download upgrade.
It’s over rated . . . it’s calculated line doubling.
My three favorites in that size: (I only used Crutchfield website cause it was easy, you can buy them cheaper elsewhere)