The number of pixels is the "Native resolution" of the screen. NO MATTER WHAT the input numbers (1080p 1080i 720p), the resolution is matched to the screens native resolution.
Most flat panels made are a little taller than a true 16/9 shape (I do not know why)
Anyway, the signal is turned into what the screen will do, which for you is the native resolution of 1365x768.
The screen may be in progressive mode the 'p' or interlaced mode the 'i'
The progressive mode is more image per moment than the 'i' image. Your TV may not say it that way. The menue may say "Image for still image" or Image for best motion" instead. that is really usually the interlaced 'i' or progressive 'p'. (unfortunately for my street creed's I do NOt know which is which, offhand)
Anyway, the image is processed by your tv electronics to BE the native resolution. The 1080p image is downsized, and it's quality totally depends on the quality of the image processor inside your TV.
Also, just for info completeness. The image density for 720p is nearly identical as for 1080i. The 1080p image has TWICE the basic information, thus the image is really twice as dense as far as information delivered in 1080p.
I own a really fine 42" Plasma 720p screen, and am satisfied.
i would say for up to 50" you can live with a 720p or 1080i screen and not be too unhappy. Once the screen gets much bigger, say a 60" screen, a 1080p with a refresh rate of 120hz would be better.
The normal refresh rate is 60hz, which if you have good eyes can see the flicker. The 120 doubles the refresh rate and smooths the picture.
To decide if a bigger plasma is for you is up to you. The professional Panasonicare really great screens. i wish they made a stand alone TV tuner to match the big pannys.
Anyway i hope i helped
PS a power conditioner really does make the picture look better. Even a realitively cheap one helps.
Most flat panels made are a little taller than a true 16/9 shape (I do not know why)
Anyway, the signal is turned into what the screen will do, which for you is the native resolution of 1365x768.
The screen may be in progressive mode the 'p' or interlaced mode the 'i'
The progressive mode is more image per moment than the 'i' image. Your TV may not say it that way. The menue may say "Image for still image" or Image for best motion" instead. that is really usually the interlaced 'i' or progressive 'p'. (unfortunately for my street creed's I do NOt know which is which, offhand)
Anyway, the image is processed by your tv electronics to BE the native resolution. The 1080p image is downsized, and it's quality totally depends on the quality of the image processor inside your TV.
Also, just for info completeness. The image density for 720p is nearly identical as for 1080i. The 1080p image has TWICE the basic information, thus the image is really twice as dense as far as information delivered in 1080p.
I own a really fine 42" Plasma 720p screen, and am satisfied.
i would say for up to 50" you can live with a 720p or 1080i screen and not be too unhappy. Once the screen gets much bigger, say a 60" screen, a 1080p with a refresh rate of 120hz would be better.
The normal refresh rate is 60hz, which if you have good eyes can see the flicker. The 120 doubles the refresh rate and smooths the picture.
To decide if a bigger plasma is for you is up to you. The professional Panasonicare really great screens. i wish they made a stand alone TV tuner to match the big pannys.
Anyway i hope i helped
PS a power conditioner really does make the picture look better. Even a realitively cheap one helps.