You don't need a 1080p source to benefit from a 1080p set.
1080i will look better on a 1080p set than a 720p set -- because it's not downsampling. 720p will look about the same on a 1080p set as a 720p set -- because it's upsampling.
The better second generation HD-DVD and BluRay players will likely output 1080p through their HDMI 1.3 connectors, about 3-6 months from now.
And 1080p from one of those will definately look better on a 1080p set.
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You don't need a 1080p source to benefit from a 1080p set.
1080i will look better on a 1080p set than a 720p set -- because it's not downsampling.
720p will look about the same on a 1080p set as a 720p set -- because it's upsampling.
The better second generation HD-DVD and BluRay players will likely output 1080p through their HDMI 1.3 connectors, about 3-6 months from now.
And 1080p from one of those will definately look better on a 1080p set.