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Just went to a local reseller and saw Sony's HDTVKDL-52XBR3. I was quite impressed. Is the LCD worth the extra $$ to have 1080p? I know broadcasts are only 1080i and only Blue -ray is 1080p, but how soon does every catch up and 1080p is the thing to have? Sony announce a 70" LCD for a mere $33,000.



LCD's don't display an interlaced image. From what I understand, 1080i broadcasts contain all the frames needed to construct a 1080p signal.

A 1080p LCD will have a resolution of 1920x1080. I have 2 sets, one is a 32" 1080i LCD with 1368x768 resolution, the other is a 46" 1080p LCD with 1920x1080. The image is a little crisper on the 46" (for 1080i content). I think it's worth it.