Pioneer 42" KURO Plasma TV?

Question

I'm thinking of buying a new TV by the end of this month and I've already got one on the mind. A pioneer KURO HD Plasma.

This comes in the 42", 50" and 60" models but I can only afford the 42" one. Problem is, the 42" model is only 720p unlike the other's which are 1080p.

Is there a much of a difference between the 2?

My goal is very good picture quality for home bluray movies and video games. Will 720p look much worse?

Now since plasma has a better picture quality then LCD and that the KURO is able to produce such deep levels of black means that I am not leaving the brand. I couldn't care less if something was 'less expensive'.

Answer 1

720p is plenty enough good for the most part.  It isn't that much worst than 1080p.  If you've watched analog TV all this time, 720p is a step up.  If the cost between the 42" and 50" isn't all that much, go for the 50" that's 1080p.  Otherwise the 42" 720p is still good.  The higher resolution usually is noticed with the larger screens and not so much with the smaller ones.