# OFFICIAL: TV Thread.

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-tv-thread/186024>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [December 28, 2005, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-tv-thread/186024 "2005-12-28T05:58:35Z")\
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> [@FF: Weight bench](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ff-weight-bench/35924/6):
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> you can definetly notice a difference between 1080 and 720… i got a vizio that does 1080 for 500$… its only a 32 inch though…

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.

> [@OMGOMGOMG! TF2! v. Now Playing!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/omgomgomg-tf2-v-now-playing/14605/48):
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> but willa blueray ps3 make regular dvd’s better ? or go with the upconvertor dvd thing

#1 PS3  
#2 Samsung Blu Ray with up conversion

> [@Callout : Jeeves,Badazz28,Psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-jeeves-badazz28-psphinx81/36457/186):
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> from what i understand the dif of 720 and 1080 is only noticeable if its 50 inches or larger…i dont know i have a 43 inch pioneer plasma that is 720 and looks good

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

> [@Cop Alert](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cop-alert/36695/54):
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> yes the PS3 upconverts the DVD’s

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)

> **[Toshiba 40XF550U](https://www.crutchfield.com/p_05240XF550/Toshiba-40XF550U.html?tp=161)**
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> 40" REGZA® 1080p LCD HDTV with 120Hz refresh rate

> **[Sony KDL-40W4100](https://www.crutchfield.com/p_15840W4100/Sony-KDL-40W4100.html?tp=161)**
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> 40" BRAVIA® W-Series 1080p LCD HDTV with 120Hz refresh rate

> **[Samsung LN40A650](https://www.crutchfield.com/p_305LN40650/Samsung-LN40A650.html?tp=161)**
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> 40" 1080p LCD HDTV with 120Hz refresh rate

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