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Originally Posted by robert5545 /forum/post/18192227
I am considering replacing my Pioneer Elite Pro1410HD with the Panasonic TH-65VX100U. Will this set support all aspects of a 1080p signal now and future.
Of course not. Nothing is future proof. Even if it supported everything we know is coming up in the near future, in 7 years, there will likely be something else that comes along that it won't do.
Years ago, you could buy technology and expect it to stay current because things didn't change very quickly.
However, since the mid 90's, the speed of innovation has jumped exponentially, so computers won't last you 7 years anymore, a TV won't allow you to view all the choices out there for decades to come and there's always some new tech to make cars lighter, safer or more able to make you comfortable while it helps you find where you need to go.
On the other hand, toasters still can't toast bread worth a darn, so take comfort in that.
About the only thing you can count on with electronics devices for the near future is they'll likely be made in China and they'll all cause cancer or lead poisoning in the state of California - especially if you lick them.
My advice:
While waiting for the next big thing generally means you're always waiting, I think waiting to buy a new TV is appropriate here. Wait until more model choices come out that support the upcoming 3D standard(s) since you know that is definitely coming. Sure they'll be more expensive in the short term, but you won't regret not buying in later if you decide you want in. While you wait, put some extra money away out of each pay check and you'll have the difference in price pretty well covered by summer or fall.
Even if 3D doesn't interest you now, it might later. It will be more expensive in many cases to get the ability later after you've already bought a screen that doesn't support it.
I wouldn't worry about 1080p so much now. Any Blu-ray player will output a signal in several ways to accommodate a TV that doesn't support 1080p24 video. As far as the 1080p VOD stuff, there isn't that much of it right now, anyway. In short, you can apply a few band-aids to muddle through for a bit longer.
Personally, I think this would be about the worst time to consider buying a new TV.
