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Posted on November 30, 1999 by Joy Stoyle | Posted under Consumer Electronics
1080i HDTV - How does it Measure Up?
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One of the most popular HDTV's out today is the 720p, which has been a favorite with consumers for quite a while. Though manufacturers are working hard to improve the HDTV television, hence the fairly new 1080i HDTV, the 720 still continues to be popular with consumers, and less expensive than the newest HDTV, of course. The question is, then, would the 1080i HDTV be worth buying to replace the 720, even though it's more expensive? Manufacturers are going to have a difficult time convincing consumers who are happy with what they have. The television manufacturers are claiming that the 1080i HDTV has considerably better resolution, and therefore is worth the much higher price. So far, smart consumers are not that impressed. The main reason that anyone would purchase a 1080i today would simply be because a salesperson convinced them that it really is the superior television. In actuality, the 1080i and 720, side by side, would show little difference. Yes, the 1080i has improved resolution, but the naked eye would be hard pressed to see it. In a blind comparison, few people would be able to say which television is which. So the higher price tag seems to be the main reason that the manufacturers are pushing the 1080i HDTV. There is no arguing that the picture is excellent and the television is a good one. Where the argument lies is whether it is worth paying considerably more for it than the 720. For consumers who are honestly discriminating, the answer would have to be "no". Not yet. Not until there is such a noticeable difference that it would really make sense to buy the more expensive television. There is no doubt that that day will come, technology being what it is, but it doesn't seem to be here yet. About The Author: |
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