Did I make a good choice on a hdtv?

Question

So I had a decision a 42 inch lcd tv that is 720p and 1080i for 500 bucks

refurbished but looks new and everything. Or a refurbished 42 inch LCD

for a grand thats 1080p and everyone saying 1080p is the best. But I decided to save the cash and go for 1080i and it looks huge in my room

and I hooked up my digital cable with HDMI port because it;s suppose

to be best and On my coaxial outlet I just put rabbit years so I can

change between the antenna and digital cable and also I have a xbox360 which is all in 1080i, and when I look at all the HD channels

I got they are stunning especially using HDMI and they all say either

1080i or 720p , which my TV is , so im saying wasnt it a better deal

to save all that money , because I do not see a 1080p channel and

also I dont give a c**p about ps3 or a blue ray player.

Answer 1

Fact, 1080P only exists in BluRay, HD DVD, and DishNet onDemand (by years end)  everything else is 720P or 1080i.  (for now and the near future)

bottom line:  you made a wise choice by not paying for what you don't need.

Answer 2

ANY LCD TV is far better than CRT's. So yes, great choice. You got a lot of bang for your buck.

When money is no object, you may want to spend the extra cash for the highest end system. Problem is, money is often an object for us all. Kudos for being savy and practical.

Answer 3

For half the price? Yes, assuming it lasts. HD is defined as 720p, 1080i or better.  1080p is better...slightly...but it is pretty rare.  Also, with those rabbit ears, you can pick up free HDTV now over the air, and it's supposed to look better than what the cable companies send you.

Answer 4

CRT TV = For non HD content 480P and below like dvd

HDTV = any content 720P or above, but will had issue with non hd and will look worst than CRT in non hd content

Any LCD will gave you far better energy saving than CRT, and save space too..

Answer 5

Yes, you chose wisely. 1080p gets all the hype but the reality is different. You can't see the difference between 720p and 1080p at a normal viewing distance until you get to at least a 50" screen. Of course, here come the thumbs down for me because the majority have bought all the advertising mumbo jumbo but saving the $ was the right thing to do.

I will say that the newer sets have better electronics (contrast ratio, pulldown, etc.) but, as you said, you have a great picture. Enjoy it.