how important is 1080p @ 8-17ft ?

[stratman]

I'm looking for something in the 56" (my current size) to 60" range. The Panasonic 58" would work if it has the anti glare screen. So far I've been a bigger fan of LCD but I have not ruled out plasma. You can click on the link in my signature to see I have limited space.

My buddy is getting ready to pull the trigger on the 58, he fell in love with the PQ, he'll be helping me with installation and set up.

 

[s52e368]

unfortunately the panny with the anti glare are slightly out of my price range
Panasonic TH 50PX77U in particular.

 

[stratman]

Well keep looking, it'll only get better and whatever you do, don't make an impulse buy, you'll hate yourself when you get home.

 

[s52e368]

the samsung 5064 is in my price range and seems to be on par with the panny

but im torn between:

1080p 47" lcd
or
50" 720p plasma

 

[jimfitz]

I recently purchased a Samsung 40" 1080p LCD and a Sony Blu-ray DVD. Unfu**ing believable.

 

[Grantc79]

Yah you don't need 1080p from that size and that distance.

I have a 108" screen that I sit 11 feet from and there isnt much difference between 720p and 1080p.

That said I do have a 1080p projector, but I think I would've been perfectly happy with a 720p too.