Mate, I game at 1366 x 768 on my 32D3000. It's fine, in fact it's very good. However, if you are a detail junkie, even with AA applied it's never jawdropping.
If you sit close, you will see the pixels. With 1080p on 32" you will struggle to see them as much (more pixels in same screen area).
If you can, try both before you part with the cash. I've had 3 good years on a 720p set but I'm now going to make the step-up to a 1080p set for PC use.
The reason I say try it is that a 720p set, with it's relatively low resolution, can actually benefit if you don't have a current gen card as you tend to get pretty decent FPS on most games.
So, if you like the look of a 720p set, 1st it'll be cheaper and 2nd'ly there's less chance you'll have to also splash out on a GPU to keep up decent FPS. Worth considering.
Thanks for your experienced input
I currently use a 19" samsung non wide (the one in my sig) for about 2-3 years now and am satisfied with it. Before that I used a 15" crt for 6-7 years. Moving to lcd did take some getting use to because of the increased input lag, even though the samsung claims a 2ms gtg. The increased screen size also took some adapting. I did miss my crt for colours, viewing angles and response but lcd is acceptable, and was so much sharper and can really bring out the details. Now as graphics has evolved, it becomes more likely we want to experience those game worlds on a bigger scale, which is why I've been having these urges on getting a bigger screen to game on. I am a little worried about increased input lag/response because it's a pva screen and there will be slightly more lag than my tn monitor on the sony tv but I believe the lag on the sony is still very low and one of the best in the business.
I play a lot of first person shooters so this is why input lag/response is a concern. It would take time to get used to the larger 32" size just like when I moved from a 15" crt to a 19" lcd but that's no problem I think. I think for me, seeing the games on such a big screen would appear jawdropping, at first at least, you must be so used to it now? I do love my details of course, who doesn't? I still believe there can be lots of detail visible at that res, I've tried viewing any youtube vids I can find of people gaming from their pc on a 720p lcd tv and from what I've seen the quality does look very detailed still.
Margaret says you cannot see the pixels up close, is it really that bad as you say, is it more noticeable in games? maybe the sony has a higher quality screen than what you have? I'm currently 2-3ft away which is the distance I'd first try to game on the 32" if I get it.
I'd like to get a 1080p set because it would be better for PC use but that's the only hd input I'd be giving the tv. I also hear freeview digital tv is better on a 720p than a 1080p tv because it has less upscaling to do. The prices of 1080p sets just to get a hd pc res just don't seem worth it to me.
My pc spec is in my sig, currently have 1 8800gtx. I have planned to upgrade my graphics next year when nvidia come out with 45nm models because they will be much better at power management (I know the current gtx are), but they will use less power and bring better performance. Like you say, the lower res on a 720p the more fps and higher in game detail is possible.
I suppose I do need to go and view some lcds properly in a store, and try and find the sony model I'm thinking of getting. I can always purchase it online and send it back if I'm not satisfied I suppose.
Last night I was updating myself on OLED technology, it all does sound so amazing, and will be much better than lcd once they perfect the technology more. It could be a few years before we see affordable tvs with this technology though.
That's another thing with sitting close to a 32" lcd, you might notice the motion blur more than if sitting further back. OLED is much much better at handling motion, response times are unreal.
I think for now its a hard time to justify spending that sorta money would be nice too have some uber quality regardless, but even I reckon a 24" good TFT and a 32inch LCD TV would suit my needs more.
I've been in a dilemma whether to buy a 24" tn lcd for £250 or an 32" lcd tv for my pc gaming.
24" TN
good points
- very high quality gaming on a big size
- very immersive
- lower price
- larger resolution 1920x1200
- more detail possible
- larger viewable/workable area
- very low response times/input lag (tn panel)
- lower electricity use
- lighter/less space taken
bad points
- more demanding on graphics hardware
- poor viewing angles
- lower quality colours
- less functionality
- less inputs
32" LCD TV 720p
good points
- gaming on a huge size
- ultimate immersion
- great detail easily viewable
- better picture quality
- tv has multiple uses
- excellent viewing angles
- less demanding on graphics hardware
bad points
- higher price
- lower resolution 1360x768
- detailed, but blown up
- less viewable/workable area
- increased response/input lag (pva panel)
- higher electricity use
- more space taken
anything I forgot feel free to suggest
