Hitachi/Fujitsu produces smallest 1080p plasma, 42"
By Richard Lawler 
posted Dec 8th 2005 7:34AM
posted Dec 8th 2005 7:34AM
And it really is 1080p, not like NEC's 1080p 42" plasma that isn't,
but does it accept the 1080p signal. Sorry to be so jaded, if
manufacturers would get their acts together we could all just sit back
and enjoy our TV's as God, or the Great Pumpkin or whatever deity you
prefer, intended. Either way, this is a pretty nice HDTV screen, 1920x1280, 3000:1 contrast ratio and for now at least, Japan only.
Read [Picture via NikkeiBP]
To be very frank, this is a perfect example of the power of a buzzword...Here the buzzword is "1080p." I have the Pioneer Pro 43 inch plasma, and the picture is awesome! At that size, i can't imagine the picture getting any crisper! I think 1080p at anything less than 50 inches is irrelevant! And to be honest, even at 50 inches it won't make the biggest difference! I think 1080p will make the biggest difference at the 60+ inch, and projector arena.
Adam, smaller pixel size will allow you to sit closer to the screen (without seeing screen-door effect) so it IS relevant . . . . even though you may be right that it isn't relevant in a separate sense (of your eyes not being able to discern the additional detail).
Jason - The question becomes...how close is one going to sit that it really matters...The truth is, anything past 4 feet on a 42 inch, and the extra pixels don't mean squat...better yet, how bout this example...i was viewing the new sxrd 60 inch the other day...while it's true that from a foot, the screen door effect is certainly better than at the same distance on the sammy dlp or jvc lcos....but, go back to 4 feet and no screen door on either...yes, the sony was clearly sharper...but my buddy at the store took the pionner pdp plasma 50 incher and it put it next to it...and at 1280x720, just as sharp from 4-5 ft. away and from a foot...damn close!