1080p Televisions

[fpnovak]

Yes! No network, satellite, or cable is broadcasting in 1080p--YET!
fpnovak

[dwforslund]

Most 1080i sets only have 1366x720 pixel resolution while 1080P sets have 1920x1080 resolution. Thus it seems to me that 1080P sets should show a higher quality 1080i picture due at least to the higher horizontal resolution. This is without even considering whether anyone is broadcasting in 1080p. Am I missing something? Why isn't this part of the discussion? It is a separate question of whether people can see this difference in resolution, because it depends on the size of the screen, distance viewing, quality of the source, etc.

[davetx]

I have the same TV, the Sony 70" XBR2. I purchased a Plilips BluRay player from Sams Club, connected with HDMI and the display showed 1080p. From my HD DirecTV box the display showed 1081i. I also have the Sony DVP NS9100ES DVD player which upconverts standard DVD's to 1080i. The Philips player had some problems playing DVD's so I returned it. The picture was not that much better than my Sony standard DVD player so i decided to wait for the second round of BluRay players. I also have a Sony STR DA7100ES Receiver with HDMI switching. It would not pass 1080p, only 1080i.

Just for your information the Sony DVD player that I have got rave reviews and using the Fire Wire connection for sound between the player and the receiver my Super Audio CD's sound awsome.

I love the TV, it has a great picture.
Dave