resolutions

[Salmaan595]

Hey guys
I have a pretty old 60 inch tv which is pretty sick
BUT
Its only 1080i
So i was wondering what would be a better resolution
720p-more fps
1080i-less fps better picture

 

[claythrow]

which looks better to you?

 

[freedomweasel]

which looks better to you?

I believe we have the correct answer, and in the first post too!

 

[Salmaan595]

which looks better to you?

I havent tried 720p yet
I was kinda looking for someone who knows alot about this

 

[freedomweasel]

I havent tried 720p yet
I was kinda looking for someone who knows alot about this

Regardless of whatever numbers someone gives you, that first response is the best answer you're going to get. Try it at 720p and see what it looks like. It depends a lot on the TV you use and your eyesight.

If someone came in and told you that one was factually better than the other, would you use it even if it looked worse to your eyes?

 

[shepzki]

I am in the same situation, personally I can't see any difference at all between the 2 on my TV.

 

[freedomweasel]

I am in the same situation, personally I can't see any difference at all between the 2 on my TV.

Not all TVs are equal. In your case I suggest flipping a coin, or even better, leaving it at whatever you have it set to currently.

 

[shepzki]

Not all TVs are equal. In your case I suggest flipping a coin, or even better, leaving it at whatever you have it set to currently.

I leave it up to my PS3, which makes it's own mind up depending on the game. If I play GTA4 it always set's it to 720P, GT5 it chooses 1080i.

 

[Centura]

 

[Horde_R35]

Thats not a good example... 👎

 

[-Cheezman-]

My advice is always use the progressive format for gaming. As you are seeing the whole image per frame. But, go with what looks best to you.

Also, if it were an LCD, DLP, or Plasma screen (IE, Fixed display) there would be no such thing as a 1080i set. 1080i monitors are generally only 720p, they just "downscale" 1080i to fit the 720p display. Remember that an interlaced resolution is actually only displaying "half" the horizontal image per frame (Frame 1, odd lines, Frame 2, even lines and so on).

But, I have a feeling that your TV is actually a 720p set. It's not very common for there to be a rear projection set (I doubt it's a 60" tube) that is running 1080i natively. Generally you only see that in "higher end" (of their time of release) front projectors. But I could be wrong.

 

[wfooshee]

My 43" Hitachi rear projection set runs 1080i. It actually can't do 720p, it "upscales" to 1080i. It's old enough to not even have DVI, much less HDMI connectors. Component only for HD, and no built-in digital tuner.

Where the 720 limitation came in was the relatively inexpensive flat screens sold for so long as "budget" HD sets. Those weren't capable of 1080i and would downscale to 720p.

 

[-Cheezman-]

My 43" Hitachi rear projection set runs 1080i. It actually can't do 720p, it "upscales" to 1080i. It's old enough to not even have DVI, much less HDMI connectors. Component only for HD, and no built-in digital tuner.

Where the 720 limitation came in was the relatively inexpensive flat screens sold for so long as "budget" HD sets. Those weren't capable of 1080i and would downscale to 720p.

I stand corrected, then.

 

[Centura]

Thats not a good example... 👎

What's wrong it? It explain the differences between 720p and 1080i.