So my father bought me a HDTV, Samsung LN37A450C1,he bought that model because the seller told he it has Full HD.
I didn't see anything regarding Full HD /1080p/1080i or something like that in the box or manual, so i searched for info.

Now that i have been looking for info about my HDTV, i couldn't find anything about 1080.

Should i change the HDTV for another with truly Full HD, or the HDTV i have already has compatibility with 1080p?

Sorry to ask this but i'm really a newbie about this theme.


Greetings

It's a 780p set.

You mean 720p right?
So the one i have is not Full HD, thanks for the tip.

There are a number of resolutions that fit the definition of HD, your set fits within the definition. Your set has a native resolution of 1366 x 768 which makes it a 768p set technically. Any programming you watch will be scaled to that resolution for display.

At 37 inches, spending the extra money on a 1080p capable set wouldn't be worth it unless you're sitting 2-3 feet away from it normally. Basically once you're far enough away from it, your eyes wouldn't be capable of making out the difference between 720p, 1080i and 1080p.

Well , i was thinking mainly about (future) Videogames for this TV, i know 1080p is not common in today's games, but maybe in the future generations consoles can take advantage of that resolution.


Thank you all for your answers.

Well , i was thinking mainly about (future) Videogames for this TV, i know 1080p is not common in today's games, but maybe in the future generations consoles can take advantage of that resolution.


Thank you all for your answers.
On a 37 inch set going from 720p or 768p to 1080p will not make any difference unless you sit with your nose nearly touching the TV. Thank your dad and enjoy the HDTV.

Ok, you convinced me, the TV stays

Thanks for all :)

The difference would not normally be discernible on such a small screen at normal viewing distances.

'Full HD' is nothing more than marketing spin.

Any set that does 720p, 1080i, 1080p, or better, is an HDTV.

Frustrating, isn't it though? Trying to find a TV less than 40" diagonal that supports 1080p.

There is a website somewhere that allows you to determine the correct size 1.78:1(wide) TV to replace your 1.33:1(old fashioned square) set. To replace my old 24" diagonal squares, I would need a 32"diag wide-screen. For someone with a 27" tube, a 40" LCD or plasma would suffice.

The goal is to preserve the size of 4:3 material as it was presented on your old TV.

But I guess the mfg processes don't yet exist to jam 1080 lines into a TV smaller than 40" - that's why they're mostly 720p in that size range?

I think the process exists. It is just for sets of 40 inches or less it is nearly impossible to tell the difference, so selling 720p at sizes of 40 inches or less makes sense.

can i ask some one a question?out HD upscalin/upconverting. I am new at this and this is my first tiome on any forum . If its ok please let me know.thx

I would like for someone to explain how an AV receiver can take standard analog video
and convert it to 1080 p Digital. I assumed all my video from NEW satelite receiver is digital. What would be the benefit of these AV receivers ?

I would like for someone to explain how an AV receiver can take standard analog video
and convert it to 1080 p Digital. I assumed all my video from NEW satelite receiver is digital. A/V Receivers can upconvert lower resolutions to higher resolutions, but that does not mean the lower resolutions are native HDTV.

What would be the benefit of these AV receivers ?So all sources going to the HDTV are the same resolution.

I think the process exists. It is just for sets of 40 inches or less it is nearly impossible to tell the difference, so selling 720p at sizes of 40 inches or less makes sense.

I can't watch 720p. The framerate reminds me of an old MOVIE! :D It's very flickery.

I watched a NASCAR race on my friend's 720p. The resolution was fine - but motion-wise it looked like the cars were marching in lockstep instead of moving fluidly around the track as they do in analog 480 and digital 1080.

I realize 720 was the "original" HDTV, but it's unwatchable!

Strange,
ABC selected 720p for their HD broadcasts since it is 60 fps and not 30 fps which is what 1080i is in order to provide better high motion sports coverage. ESPN- HD did same.

I can't watch 720p. The framerate reminds me of an old MOVIE! :D It's very flickery.

I watched a NASCAR race on my friend's 720p. The resolution was fine - but motion-wise it looked like the cars were marching in lockstep instead of moving fluidly around the track as they do in analog 480 and digital 1080.

I realize 720 was the "original" HDTV, but it's unwatchable!

Might be a problem with your friend's TV, never have seen that problem happen watching material on a 720p native set or watching material produced in 720p.

Going to 1080p won't make a difference, it's just more lines of resolution, it's still refreshed at the same rate.