10,000 x 1 (720p) vs 1,000 x 1(1080p)

[hansokl]

am going to purchase on of the two tvs below. Can anyone tell me which is a better tv?

Philips 50 inch plasma hdtv with 720p and contrast 10,000 x 1
Vizio 47 inch lcd hdtv with 1080p and contrast of 1,000 x 1

Which do I purchase?

Thanks

 

[KingLoftusXII]

Contrast ratio is a meaningless term when used to compare different makes. There's no set standard they all use, so the numbers are useless, unless comparing two current models from the same manufacture.

 

[hansokl]

So which tv should I go with?

 

[KingLoftusXII]

At only 47" and 50" there will not be a huge difference between 1080p and 720p from these brands. I would view both, playing with the set up to suit your preferences and choose which one looks better in your opinion because that's the only one that matters...