# TV Buying Guide

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**Created:** [August 17, 2006, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-buying-guide/184320 "2006-08-17T05:43:13Z")\
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> [@Air Creeper; baller as f\*ck](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/air-creeper-baller-as-f-ck/23769/7):
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> techincally yes, but there are debates about which is better.  
> progressive scan is better but 1080 is higher…  
> 720p is 1280x720 minimum res. where 1080 is 1920x1080 minimum  
> do a google search on 1080i vs. 720p & you get a ton of pros, cons debates on the subject.
> 
> personally id go with the 1080 but thats me…might as well be ahead of the game then regret it 5yrs from now.  
> & on a side note
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> i hear that Xbox 360 looks noticable better on 1080
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> also blueray & HDDVD are 1080.

1080p looks like its runnign a good bit higher

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