Is it worth buying Plasma HDTV yet, if so which?

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MercilessKiller wrote: »

want a quote? Loving it:

Broadcasts

Various television networks in the world broadcast HDTV programming in 1080i and 720p; no 1080p broadcasting exists at this time. However, material that has been digitized from a 35 mm film source is basically 1080p/24, fit into 1080i/50 or 1080i/60 (progressive with segmented frames). With proper 3:2 deinterlacing reversal, it can be converted back into a true 1080p/24 signal.

From the post popular source of information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1080p

That only states that the material can be made available, not that any broadcaster will use it.

Now find me evidence that any UK Broadcaster will use it, don't bother, you will not, because they ain't going to.

MercilessKiller

ROFL...

1) Inactive.. be quiet.. in your post you said ", I know that there will never be enough bandwidth available". Well I've proved thats wrong. I've scientifically proven that you can have 1080p through Sky HD for example. So don't come back and tell me you're still right about that.. move on.

2) Jackie... You don't need Sky HD to see an HD picture The TV can Display FULL HD which means that if you have something that supports it, such as an Xbox 360 or a new graphics card on your pc, it will show the picture in 1080p (true HD format). If its advertised as 1080p it will show 1080p.. if not it will only show 1080i which is still very good HD, but has a mapping process so not TRUE HD as they say I don't bother with analogue on my tv. I have standard Sky, my games console and my pc. But my Sky looks great even without being broadcast in HD.

3) Roddydogs... I see where you're coming from with that analogy, though you can use 1080p now, thus it is worth spending the extra money even now! As for Plasma tv's, they don't use more power as its dependant on the picture being shown. The weight has also come down in size with newer tv's and the pro's and con's are a lot shorter than in the past.....

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MercilessKiller wrote: »

ROFL...

1) Inactive.. be quiet.. in your post you said ", I know that there will never be enough bandwidth available". Well I've proved thats wrong. I've scientifically proven that you can have 1080p through Sky HD for example. So don't come back and tell me you're still right about that.. move on.
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I think it you that needs to " be quiet ", I have stated categorically that there will never be a UK Broadcaster that will provide 1080p broadcast material, certainly Sky will never provide it, even more certainly Freeview never will.

You have not proven that there will be enough bandwidth available, only that it is technically possible, that is a whole different ball game to actually providing it.

So I think it is you that needs to " move on ".

MercilessKiller

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/01/02/lg-to-demo-1080p-broadcast-television-content-at-ces/

There you go. Accept it yet?

In Japan a company actually beaming out 1080p for this Demo.

If this doesn't prove that it can/will be done, then its IMPOSSIBLE to prove as its future technology.

And don't give me the "UK Broadcaster" argument as this one is in Japan. UK technology isn't currently capable but if its done elsewhere, then it will be implemented in the future, such is life.

EDIT: Notice the difference. I'm saying it is possible and may be done.. You're saying it WON'T and CAN'T be done.... You have no proof.

superscaper

Technically you both need to move on. (before it devolves any further)

BillScarab

jackieb wrote: »

MK, my friend has just got one like yours. I've not seen it yet so can't comment on the picture compared to mine. She said it was a full HD TV, so I asked her if she was getting an HD box - she said they weren't. She said it was full HD without that. Is that true? It can't be, can it? She did say that the analogue picture wasn't good on it. I don't have analogue, so again I don't know what kind of picture mine would have through analogue.

If she want's to watch Broadcast HD TV she will need to either have Sky HD or VirginMedia V+. Or wait until next year and get Freesat.

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MercilessKiller wrote: »

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/01/?

In Japan a company actually beaming out 1080p for this Demo.

If this doesn't prove that it can/will be done, then its IMPOSSIBLE to prove as its future technology.

And don't give me the "UK Broadcaster" argument as this one is in Japan. UK technology isn't currently capable but if its done elsewhere, then it will be implemented in the future, such is life.
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No, I just know that the only possible providers are Sky and Freeview ( possibly Freesat when it gets off of the ground ) and none of them will ever provide it. The cost would prohibit it.

MercilessKiller

If she wants to watch FULL HD in 1080p then she needs a bluray/hddvd/xbox360/pc with new graphics card.. however

But yes you cant watch HD TV without an HD TV Box

MercilessKiller

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No, I just know that the only possible providers are Sky and Freeview ( possibly Freesat when it gets off of the ground ) and none of them will ever provide it. The cost would prohibit it.

Hmm How come Virgin Media aren't a possible provider? Also Sky are transferring to IP in the short future, thus depending on whether increased lines are put in or not, that is also a factor.

All I'm saying inactive, is that it IS possible in the future.. and that 1080p will give more value to the tv, for the added functionality of the TV such as watching external media and gaming consoles.. that is a big use of modern day tv's!

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Virgin cannot even provide a stable SD service, they are no hopers, and of course they are limited by cable.

Sky have said that they will not be going down the 1080p route because of involved cost factors.

It is " possible " yes, no argument with that, all I am saying it is not going to happen, unfortunately, not in the lifetime of current TV's anyway.

My point being, that buying a TV in the hope that anyone will receive broadcast TV at that standard (1080p) is money wasted, fine if you use any other option as you have listed.

I think we had best just agree to disagree on this one.