My Cart - When you’re buying a new TV it’s often all too tempting to opt for a model that is loaded with features and has the highest specifications possible. However, it’s not always necessary, particularly when it comes to TVs with smaller screens.
1080p, this term means that a TV screen displays 1080 lines of vertical resolution, resulting in a sharper, clearer picture with more detail. However, there are questions being asked of whether having 1080p on a TV with a screen less than 46” in width actually makes much of a noticeable difference to picture quality. It seems that people who are opting to purchase smaller TVs that include the 1080p feature may actually be paying over the odds as its unlikely that you’ll be able to notice any difference between that and a 720p screen.
However, although some might point the finger and accuse TV manufacturers of including 1080p on smaller sets in order to reap extra profit from consumers this isn’t actually the case. When it comes to watching TV then you’re unlikely to notice the difference between 720p and 1080p, especially on smaller TV screens. However, if you’re planning on using your TV as a computer monitor or to play games consoles then the difference is actually quite pronounced. So, 1080p screens may be necessary, it just depends on what you intend to use your TV for.
It is still worth knowing this to help you avoid paying over the odds next time you’re shopping for a new cheap LCD TV. If you’re looking for a model with a smaller screen and you don’t plan on playing any video games on it then 720p will do nicely. You won’t notice the difference and you’ll save yourself some cash.
