You'd think that in court, a concept like this would get blasted out of water.
I would not be able to get away with claiming taxable deductions on my taxes because if I didn't have to pay these high prices, I would have donated money.
I guess it is the fat cats protecting the fat cats.
"piracy, a problem that has cost the music industry billions in revenues in recent years.'"
I don't buy it one bit. I always find comments/stats like this to be funny. How does that go again, 76.34% of stats are made up?
Whos to say that Redneck Billy Bob would really have paid for that Britney Spears album that had the song that he pirated? Or that your great aunt Ethal, really would had bought that Iron Maiden album from that song she pirated?
I think these numbers are grossly exaggerated and most likely, just made up. How are you to statically calculate a loss of a non-material product that you are "assuming" someone "would have" purchased legally?
The RIAA and MPAA need to get knocked off their little soap box and stop preaching their bullshit. It isn't like they aren't making enough money as it is, those fat cats pockets just keep getting bigger. Not to mention, established artists are not hurting either. The people that are getting hurt buy this are the struggling artists, that the music industry is already raping as it is. But do you hear these stuggling artists bitching, no, most of them are not. Most of them realize the more people that can hear the music, the more fans they are going to get. True fans that will buy their albums and support them.
I don't know if I would consider Sony's audio equipment quality. They had their hayday back in the 80s, but around the mid 90s you really started to see their receiver lineup suffer. Being Sony and the market fluff that they are, it is no surprise that their receivers wattage rating are by far the most exaggerated. Personally, unless Sony changes their audio products, I would never consider buying an audio component from them. There just are far too many other companies out there that are putting out better audio components for the same or less money.
The quality is just not there when compared to other brands for the same price. Onkyo, Yamaha, Denon, marantz, H/K and Outlaw Audio all make a "higher quality" receiver that Sony right now.
Now their ES line is good, but for the money, I would go with something else. Like Denon, marantz, Rotel, NAD, ADCOM, Sunfire, etc...
Sony has no quality speakers to speak of in the home audio realm and their car quality is debatable. They aren't even on the map when you think of entry level quality home speakers. I would also say that there DVD players are in the middle of the pack, with a lot of failure problems.
The one thing Sony is doing right and always has seem to do right, is their TVs. Sony's new SXRD is the cream of the crop as far as HDTVs go. Mitsu and JVC may have been first to the LCoS market and made a good run with it respectively, but Sony came in and just destroyed the compitetion with LCoS. They also made a huge jump with their Sony Bravia line, best consumer grade flat panel LCD out there right now. Sharp had that honor, but no more, Sony stepped up to the plate and really delievered, though you don't get the best flat panel LCD with out paying a high price for it. They decided to go with the rear projection LCD market instead of DLP, but have done a great job with that. Their A10 line is probably the best band for your buck if you are looking for a micro display TV. Though, I would say Hitachi is making the best rear projection LCD right now, they have been for some time. Then there is their direct-view CRT, that for many years, has been hailed is the best... they have kept that tradition going. The only two current techs that they are no longer apart of, is DLP and they recently started pulling out of the plasma market. I haven't heard word what they plan on doing with SED or OLED, but with their track record with TVs, you can be assure they will at least put out something descent.
That and those poor people that ran a Apple computer with OS X should now be able to run MythTV.
I have a friend that has been bitching about the state of MythTV and PPC. I kept telling him, buy a cheap PC, but he just won't budge. I guess now, he doesn't have to.
Since OS X is *nix based and can run *nix code. We may see more "hacking" to increase performance for video in OS X.
VM is a great solution, but it really depends how you plan to use OS X. If you need all the power you can get, then running it natively, with out VM software is the only option. Though I guess that raises the arguement of why not buy a Apple? Which is a valid point, but for someone like me that has a descent system. I really don't want to drop another chunk of cash when what I have will already work. Also, some people may not want to use Apple hardware, they may like the look or feel of another desktop or laptop.
Though, unless Apple releases a version of OS X that will run on a non Apple PC with out hacking it. I think people running OS X on their non Apples will mostly be limited to the techie type and/or people just running it to run it. We wouldn't see much of average Joe with their new Dell or Toshiba laptop, going through the processes of running a hacked version of OS X.
I may give it a try just to say that I did, but I don't see me keeping it around much. I will stick to my linux, I get more out of it than I could ever with OS X.
His only point is that MS could get "more hits" than google with the new Microsoft search engine by implementing that feature into Vista. He isn't saying Google is going to last forever, nor did he even state that Google was/is better, not sure where you pulled that from. If anything, and that is grasping at straws, you could say he implied that Google is getting the most hits right now.
Maybe you should heed your own advice, to calm down and breath. As it seems that you may have got a little too worked up over his post, reading too much into it.
I don't agree with it, all they needed to do is state what the point of the questioneer is. That way, you knew what you were doing when you filled it out. If you wanted that information submitted, fine, no problem, but if you didn't, you just didn't fill it out.
I also don't think it will be a problem how they were saying the information could be used, "to tell you boss." I don't think so, the is stretching the imagination a little too far.
My friend was helping with the presidental campign this past year. He was given a laptop by the office and it was loaded with or had access to a database that he was able to look up anyone and see their past voting history and other information like that. Now, we didn't go into details of how they got this information and all who had access to obtain it, but they did buy it from some where. While I was around, he was able to look up everyone that was around at the time and tell us who and what we voted for and it went back a long time.
So this isn't really that bad on the greater scheme of things compared to what is out there. It doesn't help though.
Can you not get it through your head that I never said any where that the PS3 would cost $1,000? I am not sure why you are hell bent on this notion that I did.
Everything I had heard, the ability to play DVDs in the HD-DVD and Blu-ray players has been in the specs for a long time now. I find it hard to believe for them not to add that, it would be stupid.
To address the parent of this thread I am replying to. I will be first in line to ditch DVDs when second generation players hit the market. As much as I have been looking forward to this format, I try to never buy first generation units. I should also say, I am not ditching any of my 400+ DVDs at all. I will just start buying the new format instead of DVD from that point on, that is if we have a choice. Each format has come up with a hy-brid disc that will have both the new format on it along with DVD. I don't know how common place these will be, but they would be nice if they do go with it from the start. Then you have the point I already addressed, both formats players should play DVD, it is suppose to be apart of the spec. On top of that, I don't know about you, but my DVD player is going no where any time soon.
I never said that it would cost $1k, you are reading to much into it.
I only stated that it will be a long time before we see the PS3 at $300. For the record, my best guess for the PS3 is right around $500. With all that they are packing into it, I just can't see it for much less than that, I suppose maybe, MAYBE $400 if it doesn't have a harddrive, but I still don't see that. Especially with report speculating that is cost $800 to make. It is only a matter of how big of a hit Sony is willing to take.
Except for the fact that Blu-ray and the PS3 aren't going to be launched at the same time, from the reports. It won't even be close.
Blu-ray now has a street date of May 23rd. PS3 now has a street date of... it doesn't. There are a lot of rumors flying around that Sony won't be making their Spring window, with Sony basically confirming that this week. It most likely won't hit the streets until Fall of this year or later, mind you, that is in Japan. They most likely won't attempt a world wide launch like Microsoft with the Xbox 360, so the US may not see the PS3 until right before x-mas or even next year.
On top of that, if anyone expects to see this supposid "fully loaded" PS3 for less than $500, they better get ready for a rude awakening!
Actually, I just ran across an article/new blurb about a dual format player. I can't find it now, I think it was on engadget and it was Samsung.
From what I remember of it, since I can't find it now, is that they said they would be doing a dual format player. The article/new blurb however, was about the road block they hit. I didn't read it all, so I don't know if it had anything to do with either faction saying no go, or what.
But I assume we will see dual format players come out. Pioneer is usually great at that kind of stuff and as an added bonus, Pioneer usually has good quality products. They were the first quality brand to do with with DVD-A and SACD. I would guess we will see them eventually, that is if one format doesn't die right away.
What you need is a video switch box of sorts. Newer receivers are starting to get HDMI with HDCP, but there are other options out there. The only thing is, a device that uses HDMI doesn't exactly come too cheap.
I haven't had to look for any as I am running a DVDo iScan VP30 (video scaler) that has HDMI out, but it isn't exactly something the average user needs, nor does the price tag of $2,000 help. Zetkor (or something like that) does sell HDMI switch boxes, they may make one that can convert video input to out it as HDMI or DVI. Something like that could make your life a lot easier, whether if it is in a standalone device or your home theater receiver.
Give it a year or two, just like DVD took some time to drop, we won't be seeing price drops right away. Especially with Blu-ray, as it is poised at $1k for entry level, while HD-DVD is only $500 at entry level. I also wouldn't hold my breath for the PS3 to hit $300 any time soon.
It will be interesting to see how this pans out, I have been waiting for HD content like this for over 4 years now. Though, the way it is ending up, I don't know if either format is going to win. Especially with the bullshit DRM and them screwing over people with out HDCP inputs.
Which would be hunted down... they are going to do their best to find all these and block them and even take level action if they can, depending on the countries laws where they are made and sold.
I don't know if he is amazing for loosing all that weight, more like crazy! I heard about it, he was eating a apple and can of chicken a day. He actually wanted to loose more weight for the part, but the director wouldn't let him, saying it was too dangerous.
Then he put on a tone of muscle to play Batman, which I have mixed feelings about him as Batman. I do think he is a good actor, just watch American Pyshco, but I do not think he is Batman. He defiantly over acted the role when he was Batman I feel. Being a semi Batman comic fanatic, he just doesn't fit into the role very well.
Though, it could've been worse, like Aston Kucher or many of the other worthless actors some how that have jobs these days.
I beg to differ, that movie was junk. Only movie I ever regret buying that was blind bought.
The movie was just weak overall. The story and development could've been a lot better. It was a major yawnfest and I tend to tolerate slower paced "boring" movies. Gunkata had to come from a childs mind, it was stupid and not even logical in the context of the movie. The only slight highlight of that movie was the acting from Ty Diggs and Christain Bale, but that isn't saying all to much.
While I don't follow hollywood reviews, I do agree that the movies was an utter stinker!
Like a lot of people have been saying, TVs do use grey bars. DLP, LCoS and LCD don't need to do this, but CRT for sure and plasma may benifit from it.
The point behind the grey bars is to actually burn in. Black will not burn in at all, but white is the worst for burn in. The shade of grey they use is usually a draker grey, but it is an attempt to try to promote even wear on the TV.
If they were black, after a few years, that area of the TV would be brighter and noticeably.
We used to only have CRT, direct-view, rear projection and front projection. Those were are only choices, but rear projection and front projection were reserved for the "rich" or die hard video people.
Like you said, we have seen a lot of new technologies rise up pretty quickly, LCD, plasma, DLP and LCoS. With the exception of LCD, all are pretty new and all, including LCD still have lots of room to grow. Like DLP, we haven't see consumer grade 3 display driver sets. LCD seems to be ever evolving, both in flat panel and rear projection. Plasma keeps getting better and better, less worry about burn in, longer half life, more "affordable" price. LCoS is the newest technology out of the bunch and has made a great name for itself, especially with the Sony SXRD line-up probably being thee best HDTV out there on the consumer market right now. CRT is essential done, at the end of its life span. I don't think it is going to die and go away, it still has something to give, mainly cheap and affordable TVs. But the shift is changing, with all the other techs dropping in price.
Here lies you problem with waiting for a winner. SED and OLED aren't out yet, with SED suppose to rival CRT picture quality, but with out the size and weight limitations. While we are waiting for these two new technologies, which are right around the corner, others are being developed. Not to mention the currents ones are going to advance. In this day and age of TVs, you can expect to have the choice of at least 3, if not more, technolgies to choose from. Each with their strengths and weaknesses.
Just to show how waiting is an uphill battle even now. 1080p is just hitting the market, but right now, it mainly is just that... marketing. Most of the proclaimed 1080p sets out there can't even accept 1080p through a input, they only scale 480i - 1080i to 1080p. This is partially in a limitation of input types, with HDMI only recently being upgraded to version 1.2 to be able to support 1080p. Out of the ones that can take a 1080p through an input, they all mostly have to use VGA. As it is one of the only input types right now that can, as explained with HDMI limitation. There also is the fact that while this sets can do 1080p, their are not true 1080p sets. Using a method called wobbleton (or something like that). It uses a trick, to actually get 1080p. We won't be seeing "true" 1080p sets with "true" 1080p display drivers and 1080p input via HDMI until this years upcoming models and beyond.
Waiting just isn't going to get you any where in an HDTV right now or in the future. You have to find what your budget is, then what fits your budget at that time and never look back.
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You'd think that in court, a concept like this would get blasted out of water.
I would not be able to get away with claiming taxable deductions on my taxes because if I didn't have to pay these high prices, I would have donated money.
I guess it is the fat cats protecting the fat cats.
"piracy, a problem that has cost the music industry billions in revenues in recent years.'"
I don't buy it one bit. I always find comments/stats like this to be funny. How does that go again, 76.34% of stats are made up?
Whos to say that Redneck Billy Bob would really have paid for that Britney Spears album that had the song that he pirated? Or that your great aunt Ethal, really would had bought that Iron Maiden album from that song she pirated?
I think these numbers are grossly exaggerated and most likely, just made up. How are you to statically calculate a loss of a non-material product that you are "assuming" someone "would have" purchased legally?
The RIAA and MPAA need to get knocked off their little soap box and stop preaching their bullshit. It isn't like they aren't making enough money as it is, those fat cats pockets just keep getting bigger. Not to mention, established artists are not hurting either. The people that are getting hurt buy this are the struggling artists, that the music industry is already raping as it is. But do you hear these stuggling artists bitching, no, most of them are not. Most of them realize the more people that can hear the music, the more fans they are going to get. True fans that will buy their albums and support them.
He is a die hard Apple fan though, he is about due for a new computer and will be buying a new Mac soon enough anyways.
I don't know if I would consider Sony's audio equipment quality. They had their hayday back in the 80s, but around the mid 90s you really started to see their receiver lineup suffer. Being Sony and the market fluff that they are, it is no surprise that their receivers wattage rating are by far the most exaggerated. Personally, unless Sony changes their audio products, I would never consider buying an audio component from them. There just are far too many other companies out there that are putting out better audio components for the same or less money.
The quality is just not there when compared to other brands for the same price. Onkyo, Yamaha, Denon, marantz, H/K and Outlaw Audio all make a "higher quality" receiver that Sony right now.
Now their ES line is good, but for the money, I would go with something else. Like Denon, marantz, Rotel, NAD, ADCOM, Sunfire, etc...
Sony has no quality speakers to speak of in the home audio realm and their car quality is debatable. They aren't even on the map when you think of entry level quality home speakers. I would also say that there DVD players are in the middle of the pack, with a lot of failure problems.
The one thing Sony is doing right and always has seem to do right, is their TVs. Sony's new SXRD is the cream of the crop as far as HDTVs go. Mitsu and JVC may have been first to the LCoS market and made a good run with it respectively, but Sony came in and just destroyed the compitetion with LCoS. They also made a huge jump with their Sony Bravia line, best consumer grade flat panel LCD out there right now. Sharp had that honor, but no more, Sony stepped up to the plate and really delievered, though you don't get the best flat panel LCD with out paying a high price for it. They decided to go with the rear projection LCD market instead of DLP, but have done a great job with that. Their A10 line is probably the best band for your buck if you are looking for a micro display TV. Though, I would say Hitachi is making the best rear projection LCD right now, they have been for some time. Then there is their direct-view CRT, that for many years, has been hailed is the best... they have kept that tradition going. The only two current techs that they are no longer apart of, is DLP and they recently started pulling out of the plasma market. I haven't heard word what they plan on doing with SED or OLED, but with their track record with TVs, you can be assure they will at least put out something descent.
If you want to run their graphical editing software, you will.
That and those poor people that ran a Apple computer with OS X should now be able to run MythTV.
I have a friend that has been bitching about the state of MythTV and PPC. I kept telling him, buy a cheap PC, but he just won't budge. I guess now, he doesn't have to.
Though, in theory, that could be fixed.
Since OS X is *nix based and can run *nix code. We may see more "hacking" to increase performance for video in OS X.
VM is a great solution, but it really depends how you plan to use OS X. If you need all the power you can get, then running it natively, with out VM software is the only option. Though I guess that raises the arguement of why not buy a Apple? Which is a valid point, but for someone like me that has a descent system. I really don't want to drop another chunk of cash when what I have will already work. Also, some people may not want to use Apple hardware, they may like the look or feel of another desktop or laptop.
Though, unless Apple releases a version of OS X that will run on a non Apple PC with out hacking it. I think people running OS X on their non Apples will mostly be limited to the techie type and/or people just running it to run it. We wouldn't see much of average Joe with their new Dell or Toshiba laptop, going through the processes of running a hacked version of OS X.
I may give it a try just to say that I did, but I don't see me keeping it around much. I will stick to my linux, I get more out of it than I could ever with OS X.
His only point is that MS could get "more hits" than google with the new Microsoft search engine by implementing that feature into Vista. He isn't saying Google is going to last forever, nor did he even state that Google was/is better, not sure where you pulled that from. If anything, and that is grasping at straws, you could say he implied that Google is getting the most hits right now.
Maybe you should heed your own advice, to calm down and breath. As it seems that you may have got a little too worked up over his post, reading too much into it.
I don't agree with it, all they needed to do is state what the point of the questioneer is. That way, you knew what you were doing when you filled it out. If you wanted that information submitted, fine, no problem, but if you didn't, you just didn't fill it out.
I also don't think it will be a problem how they were saying the information could be used, "to tell you boss." I don't think so, the is stretching the imagination a little too far.
My friend was helping with the presidental campign this past year. He was given a laptop by the office and it was loaded with or had access to a database that he was able to look up anyone and see their past voting history and other information like that. Now, we didn't go into details of how they got this information and all who had access to obtain it, but they did buy it from some where. While I was around, he was able to look up everyone that was around at the time and tell us who and what we voted for and it went back a long time.
So this isn't really that bad on the greater scheme of things compared to what is out there. It doesn't help though.
Can you not get it through your head that I never said any where that the PS3 would cost $1,000? I am not sure why you are hell bent on this notion that I did.
Everything I had heard, the ability to play DVDs in the HD-DVD and Blu-ray players has been in the specs for a long time now. I find it hard to believe for them not to add that, it would be stupid.
To address the parent of this thread I am replying to. I will be first in line to ditch DVDs when second generation players hit the market. As much as I have been looking forward to this format, I try to never buy first generation units. I should also say, I am not ditching any of my 400+ DVDs at all. I will just start buying the new format instead of DVD from that point on, that is if we have a choice. Each format has come up with a hy-brid disc that will have both the new format on it along with DVD. I don't know how common place these will be, but they would be nice if they do go with it from the start. Then you have the point I already addressed, both formats players should play DVD, it is suppose to be apart of the spec. On top of that, I don't know about you, but my DVD player is going no where any time soon.
I am all set and ready to go.
I never said that it would cost $1k, you are reading to much into it.
I only stated that it will be a long time before we see the PS3 at $300. For the record, my best guess for the PS3 is right around $500. With all that they are packing into it, I just can't see it for much less than that, I suppose maybe, MAYBE $400 if it doesn't have a harddrive, but I still don't see that. Especially with report speculating that is cost $800 to make. It is only a matter of how big of a hit Sony is willing to take.
HDMI and DVI switch boxes will also come down in price as they become more common.
Except for the fact that Blu-ray and the PS3 aren't going to be launched at the same time, from the reports. It won't even be close.
Blu-ray now has a street date of May 23rd. PS3 now has a street date of... it doesn't. There are a lot of rumors flying around that Sony won't be making their Spring window, with Sony basically confirming that this week. It most likely won't hit the streets until Fall of this year or later, mind you, that is in Japan. They most likely won't attempt a world wide launch like Microsoft with the Xbox 360, so the US may not see the PS3 until right before x-mas or even next year.
On top of that, if anyone expects to see this supposid "fully loaded" PS3 for less than $500, they better get ready for a rude awakening!
Actually, I just ran across an article/new blurb about a dual format player. I can't find it now, I think it was on engadget and it was Samsung.
From what I remember of it, since I can't find it now, is that they said they would be doing a dual format player. The article/new blurb however, was about the road block they hit. I didn't read it all, so I don't know if it had anything to do with either faction saying no go, or what.
But I assume we will see dual format players come out. Pioneer is usually great at that kind of stuff and as an added bonus, Pioneer usually has good quality products. They were the first quality brand to do with with DVD-A and SACD. I would guess we will see them eventually, that is if one format doesn't die right away.
What you need is a video switch box of sorts. Newer receivers are starting to get HDMI with HDCP, but there are other options out there. The only thing is, a device that uses HDMI doesn't exactly come too cheap.
I haven't had to look for any as I am running a DVDo iScan VP30 (video scaler) that has HDMI out, but it isn't exactly something the average user needs, nor does the price tag of $2,000 help. Zetkor (or something like that) does sell HDMI switch boxes, they may make one that can convert video input to out it as HDMI or DVI. Something like that could make your life a lot easier, whether if it is in a standalone device or your home theater receiver.
Give it a year or two, just like DVD took some time to drop, we won't be seeing price drops right away. Especially with Blu-ray, as it is poised at $1k for entry level, while HD-DVD is only $500 at entry level. I also wouldn't hold my breath for the PS3 to hit $300 any time soon.
It will be interesting to see how this pans out, I have been waiting for HD content like this for over 4 years now. Though, the way it is ending up, I don't know if either format is going to win. Especially with the bullshit DRM and them screwing over people with out HDCP inputs.
This is your boss, get back to working!
There have been talks with blu-ray having a active database that can block known illegal or problematic devices.
Haven't heard HD-DVD doing anything like that, as far as copy protection and security, HD-DVD has the edge.
Sony should've just helped with HD-DVD, we all know how Sony's "new". "advanced" and "superior" formats turn out.
Which would be hunted down... they are going to do their best to find all these and block them and even take level action if they can, depending on the countries laws where they are made and sold.
That one is ammong the only one in existance and as you can see, it ain't cheap. It is almost as much as the entry level Toshiba HD-DVD player.
They are hard to find because of the DMCA and as these new gen DVD players start hitting the street, look for these devices to be hunted down.
I don't know if he is amazing for loosing all that weight, more like crazy! I heard about it, he was eating a apple and can of chicken a day. He actually wanted to loose more weight for the part, but the director wouldn't let him, saying it was too dangerous.
Then he put on a tone of muscle to play Batman, which I have mixed feelings about him as Batman. I do think he is a good actor, just watch American Pyshco, but I do not think he is Batman. He defiantly over acted the role when he was Batman I feel. Being a semi Batman comic fanatic, he just doesn't fit into the role very well.
Though, it could've been worse, like Aston Kucher or many of the other worthless actors some how that have jobs these days.
I beg to differ, that movie was junk. Only movie I ever regret buying that was blind bought.
The movie was just weak overall. The story and development could've been a lot better. It was a major yawnfest and I tend to tolerate slower paced "boring" movies. Gunkata had to come from a childs mind, it was stupid and not even logical in the context of the movie. The only slight highlight of that movie was the acting from Ty Diggs and Christain Bale, but that isn't saying all to much.
While I don't follow hollywood reviews, I do agree that the movies was an utter stinker!
Like a lot of people have been saying, TVs do use grey bars. DLP, LCoS and LCD don't need to do this, but CRT for sure and plasma may benifit from it.
The point behind the grey bars is to actually burn in. Black will not burn in at all, but white is the worst for burn in. The shade of grey they use is usually a draker grey, but it is an attempt to try to promote even wear on the TV.
If they were black, after a few years, that area of the TV would be brighter and noticeably.
I don't foresee a clear winner at all.
We used to only have CRT, direct-view, rear projection and front projection. Those were are only choices, but rear projection and front projection were reserved for the "rich" or die hard video people.
Like you said, we have seen a lot of new technologies rise up pretty quickly, LCD, plasma, DLP and LCoS. With the exception of LCD, all are pretty new and all, including LCD still have lots of room to grow. Like DLP, we haven't see consumer grade 3 display driver sets. LCD seems to be ever evolving, both in flat panel and rear projection. Plasma keeps getting better and better, less worry about burn in, longer half life, more "affordable" price. LCoS is the newest technology out of the bunch and has made a great name for itself, especially with the Sony SXRD line-up probably being thee best HDTV out there on the consumer market right now. CRT is essential done, at the end of its life span. I don't think it is going to die and go away, it still has something to give, mainly cheap and affordable TVs. But the shift is changing, with all the other techs dropping in price.
Here lies you problem with waiting for a winner. SED and OLED aren't out yet, with SED suppose to rival CRT picture quality, but with out the size and weight limitations. While we are waiting for these two new technologies, which are right around the corner, others are being developed. Not to mention the currents ones are going to advance. In this day and age of TVs, you can expect to have the choice of at least 3, if not more, technolgies to choose from. Each with their strengths and weaknesses.
Just to show how waiting is an uphill battle even now. 1080p is just hitting the market, but right now, it mainly is just that... marketing. Most of the proclaimed 1080p sets out there can't even accept 1080p through a input, they only scale 480i - 1080i to 1080p. This is partially in a limitation of input types, with HDMI only recently being upgraded to version 1.2 to be able to support 1080p. Out of the ones that can take a 1080p through an input, they all mostly have to use VGA. As it is one of the only input types right now that can, as explained with HDMI limitation. There also is the fact that while this sets can do 1080p, their are not true 1080p sets. Using a method called wobbleton (or something like that). It uses a trick, to actually get 1080p. We won't be seeing "true" 1080p sets with "true" 1080p display drivers and 1080p input via HDMI until this years upcoming models and beyond.
Waiting just isn't going to get you any where in an HDTV right now or in the future. You have to find what your budget is, then what fits your budget at that time and never look back.