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what do i really need 1080p for?

if my only intention of getting a plasma/or lcd is to buy a new tv, that can accept the high def signal in the future, what do i need a 1080p tv for? arent they only really useful if using a blue-ray type source? my intention is to NOT use this as part of home theater , or even to watch dvds..simply watch cable tv. that being said...looking for 46" isnt plasma the way to go? ive got a sony 36" Wega XBR and not much rivals that...so whatever i get needs to outperform it. And 720p of course is way less coin.
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ejliu
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You can buy a cheap 720p TV now and use it as a second TV later in a year or two. By then, it would be relatively cheap.

Save money now and enjoy. Then get the 1080p/bluray in a year when it looks better.

I have both 60" 720P (master bedroom) and 60" 1080P (main system). Without a doubt, 1080p looks better with blu-ray, but not much difference w/ good quality DVD playback.
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