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HD-Ready or Full HD

Discussion in 'Televisions' started by Ray92, Aug 6, 2010.

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  1. Ray92

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    So my family is planing to buy a HDTV, and since I am the "tech guy" it falls on me to do all the research and make sure we get a decent set

    I have been doing some research and learning the basics of HDTVs and I have decided the following

    I will be getting a 40/42" LCD TV, since it suits us better than a plasma and LEDs are still expensive

    Now the main problem I am having is wether to go with a HD Ready set (1366x768) or a Full HD set
    I have read alot of conflicting info on this so I want to get your opinion on it

    Here are the main points I think are important
    --We will be sitting 5-10 feet from the TV (mostly 7-10).

    --All the tv currently available in Saudi Arabia is standard def, and will probably continue to be for at least the next 1-2 years (with the exception of one sports channel)

    --We will be watching DVDs, and .avi files, but not many Blu-ray, at least
    not until they become more popular here, and even then my parents aren't movie buffs so

    --My brother recently bought a Ps3 so he's pushing for full HD even though I have read most PS3 games upscale from 720p anyway

    --We will probably connect laptops to watch stuff as well

    I think we would be better off with a HD ready set, since most content will be standard def / 720p, and from what I've read that will look better on 720p
    Also, the difference can be used to get an upscaling DVD player

    Finally, I haven't read any specific model reviews, but once I decide between HD ready and Full HD I will go to local shops, see which ones are available and choose the best

    Thanks alot
     
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