Which one is better in quality and what is the difference between 1080i and 1080p?

Question

im thinking about buying a 55" for $1599.99. and it says it supports 1080p. ive heard about that, but wats the difference between 1080p and 1080i? this is the tv i wanna buy. http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3712881&sku=S452-5500&cm_re=Homepage-_-Spot%2001-_-HDTV_S452-5500

Answer 1

Ok first things first......I'm sorry but thats a terrible tv, for the price eh, but really not that good. You can get a comparably priced Samsung which will look a h**l of a lot better. Also don't buy a 55" just because its big and cheap. Because you have a bigger screen means you have to have the best resolution displayed the majority of the time because if its not youll be very disappointed in the quality.

Now to your resolution question. The only devices that will produce 1080p signals are video games systems and blu ray players. the difference between 1080p and 1080i is alot. You get more information per frame with progressive scan. A "i" signal can essentially make your picture look even worse.

Answer 2

That's a nice tv, i would buy it

where i live i can't find a 55' for as much as that, that's cheap.

and i have no idea, but i bet theirs tons of possibilities.

Answer 3

I agree with some of the answers. 1080p can only be viewed from sources such as Blu Ray DVD or PS3 or X-box 360 with HDMI cable hook up.

1080i will be enough for regular individuals who watch regular TV, DVD player or  maybe play some games.

FYI, cable box and satellite boxes support up to the maximum of 1080i only.

Answer 4

1080p is higher resolution than 1080i which is equal to having a 720p resolution..

honostly, you have to look at each of the tvs and make sure they are playing at the highest resolution and decide after viewing both of them.. best buy is a good place to scope out the different types of tvs..

also.. i think, dont hold me to it but 1080p can only be displayed off of a blue-ray player at the moment..

and be careful about compusa, i heard they are going out of business so they might not honor warranties and other policies..

Answer 5

1080p = 1080 lines always displaying on the tv which change progressively so you'll always have the same number of lins of resolution

1080i = 540 lines always displaying on the tv.  Interlaced meaning it will be switching between different lines to display.

1080p will always look better but it is only currently available via Blu-Ray discs and an hdmi output to your 1080p TV.  Your TV must support this resolution.  

There is a much larger difference in experience between standard def and 1080i, then you will notice between 1080i and 1080p.