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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Liqwid @ Aug 6th 2007 4:26PM
Maxx, not all TVs have 1080p, so why does it really matter? Most TVs now a day are more cheaply made for 1080i viewing, which is why they would make a simple 1080i player instead. Those owners of a 1080i TV (myself included) would be thinking, "OH! I own a 1080i TV, so I'll probably get this. Why should I get a 1080p player when I can't use 1080p?"
I'll be picking up an A3, and giving my brother my A2.
My player is pretty quick, and I've never had problems with it. I don't know what you're talking about, sir. If I want a quicker one, I'll just use my 360 HD DVD add-on.
borland502 @ Aug 6th 2007 5:47PM
"not all TVs have 1080p, so why does it really matter?"
If we were talking about DVD players, I'd grant you the truth of that statement. My own TV is limited to 1080i. However, unless they bring the player down to mass-market prices then many expect that premium to grant you the maximum ability.
While 1080p is in the minority in HD (as HD is in the TV market), the proportion grows every quarter. And on very big TVs, the difference between 720p and 1080p is noticeable. So if you crank out $499 for an HD-A35, why wouldn't you expect it to output at the maximum?
If 1080i is part of why Toshiba can offer $200 players, then I understand the decision for the low end models. But it is a strike against them the higher the price scale climbs.