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Originally posted by Steve Carlton
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There is a "formula" for recommended screen size for a given viewing distance, and 42" might be too small. You'll lose that "immersed" feeling, but I understand your concern about the screen dominating the room. From what I've read, 1080i is overkill, unless you're extremely close to the screen.
I sit farther away than what "the formula" sez and 1080p still rocks! I can understand if you have poor eyesight, or will be sitting much farther away than "formula" that then going with a lower res is just fine. --But there certainly is little down-side to haveing more pixels.
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