1080i vs 1080p and BluRay DVD...... Same?

[Rolando]

N-OS X-tasy! wrote:
[quote=Seacrest]
What is a BluRay DVD?

I heard it has better resolution than a BluRay VHS. Sorry, currently unavailable. ;-)

http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HMDH5U-Digital...B0002J6LA2

[sekker]

Avatar is one of those movies that really shows well in blu-ray. For most movies, the blu-ray advantage is not so obvious.

[dk62]

sekker wrote:
Avatar is one of those movies that really shows well in blu-ray. For most movies, the blu-ray advantage is not so obvious.

I would have to strongly disagree, unless you are talking relatively small screens or great viewing distance. On a 63" TV, even my wife can in a second figure out whether we are watching a DVD or BD (and we have a really good upconverting player). The difference is fairly apparent on a 42" screen as well, from my usual viewing distance of 4-5 feet for that set. On the 32" screen I cannot tell the difference, but we almost never use that TV any more.