DLP will most likely keep BOTH resolutions going-offering 1080p as a pricier alternative. BTW, what actually is Broadcast in 1080P? NOTHING! NADA! Do we really think all of our local affiliates that were forced to spend millions on the cameras, towers, and the like to produce whatever sub 1080p resolutions they have already picked are going to change again, to give up even more of their bandwidth? NOT GOING TO HAPPEN FOLKS! Yes, hddvd/blueray will be in 1080p, but when? How much money? AND lets not forget what software? Anyone been shopping for SACD's or better DVDA's lately? Oh, I forgot, SONY is even backing off from SACD!
Anyway, most untrained eyes cant see the differance in 480p ed panel and a 1080i panel side by side from 8-10' with the same high def signal on them. I know, I have been selling high def tv's since we were having to use sencore boxes to provide hd images on them....High def looks great no matter what the numbers say, yes more and bigger are better in this world, but smaller and fewer are still WAY better than anything we have ever seen, SO buy what fits and be happy you are able to watch these great signals no matter what resolution they are in or whatever they are converted to!
Anyway, most untrained eyes cant see the differance in 480p ed panel and a 1080i panel side by side from 8-10' with the same high def signal on them. I know, I have been selling high def tv's since we were having to use sencore boxes to provide hd images on them....High def looks great no matter what the numbers say, yes more and bigger are better in this world, but smaller and fewer are still WAY better than anything we have ever seen, SO buy what fits and be happy you are able to watch these great signals no matter what resolution they are in or whatever they are converted to!