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csnow:
I am converting a Capcom Xmen vs SF showcase cabinet to a PS3/PC based unit.  I am looking at either Panasonic 42" or 50" plasma units.  It is 4' feet from behind the control panel to the TV.  I think the 42" would be better suited; however, Panasonic only makes a 720p in the 42", while the 50" comes in 1080p.  Do you think the 50" would be too big at that distance?

Chris
Strokemouth:
I think the 50" would be too big. At 4 feet, the 42 is probably as big as I would go. I wouldn't get hung up on 720p vs 1080p. The display in Xmen vs SF is 384x224...nowhere near even 720p.

EDIT: I completely missed the point you mentioned the PC/PS3. 720p/1080p is a factor. I still say 50" is too big at that distance though.
Justin Z:
It'll depend on how much importance you place in this chart:

http://www.hdforindies.com/uploaded_images/resolution_chart-790251.jpg

According to it, you're definitely going to see a difference at four feet on either screen size.  In fact, a hypothetical 1440p would also look significantly sharper.  It's unfortunate that the 42" model is not offered in 1080p, as that would be about the "perfect" resolution at that distance.
csnow:
I can get a 1080p in 42 but I would have to move to LCD. I will have to do some research on LCD models and their input delays. The plasma just looks so much better with the deep blacks
Justin Z:
I wish I had seen this post sooner because TigerDirect had a very well-reviewed TCL 39" LED TV (blacks tend to be better on those than pure LCDs) for $300 last week--but now it's back up to $429.  I know that's not quite 42 but I had to grab one as I'm basically going to be doing the same thing as you.  Let us know how the search for a good 42 incher goes.
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