1080p If you are thinking of purchasing an HDTV, please consider the following passage from a great article on the subject:

"To sum up, 1080p is finally reaching maturity, with packaged content and quality displays to make the system work. But it’s not necessary for an enjoyable HDTV experience as there are some excellent deals on 720p/768p HDTVs and upscaling DVD players to be had. (And you can get all of your favorite movies in the conventional DVD format, unlike HD DVD and Blu-ray.)"

"If you do elect to buy a new 1080p HDTV, check the reviews and look for one that processes 1080i signals correctly. If you think 1080p/24 is the cat’s pajamas, make sure the HDTV can handle that picture refresh rate correctly -- otherwise, you’ll just get a blank screen."

"Finally (and this might seem like a “DUHH!” comment), check to see how good or bad the set’s 480i processing is! Most viewers still watch many hours a day of standard-definition programming, and some of that can look really awful on a large-screen 1080p HDTV. Match the set’s resolution to the majority of your TV viewing and you’ll be happier in the long run."