Ask Engadget HD: Is now the time to replace my 720p HDTV with a 1080p set?

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Glavasich @ Mar 5th 2008 12:20PM

If you sit 10 feet away from your tv then it's a stupid upgrade.

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Carlton Bale @ Mar 6th 2008 9:34AM

If you have a small screen and sit far away, 720p is fine. If you have a huge screen and sit very close, the upgrade would be worthwhile. Here is a chart showing when you get the resolution benefit for a specific screen size/viewing distance.

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Carlton Bale @ Mar 6th 2008 10:47AM

Here is a chart showing when you get the resolution benefit for a specific screen size/viewing distance: http://www.carltonbale.com/2006/11/1080p-does-matter/

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