Whats better a Sony LCD flat panel 40" 1080i or a 1080p?

Whats is the best high definiton TV that I can get as in 1080i or 1080p from sony. I know I seen one on display at the sears and it had a shrek movie playing and it was so defined that you cab see the pores in shreks face, but I forgot to see which one was it 1080i or p

If you're doing 42" or bigger than 1080p has some advantages in terms of the quality. If you're going smaller, then the 1080p doesn't come into play a lot unless you want to sit with your nose next to the screen. If you're paying hundreds extra for the P on a small TV you're wasting money. But if the model you really like (for other reasons) has P, then go ahead, it definitely won't hurt any.

The one comment about broadcasters is not longer true. One of the Satellite companies (I can't recall which one though) is now offering 1080P channels. This is really new though. Previously it was all 720P and 1080i from broadcasters and only BD had 1080P. But things are changing right now (not 10 years from now). Again, it won't be a huge deal if you're going with a small set.

I also second the comment about Plasma and Panasonic Plasma to boot. Panasonic Viera Plasma gives you awesome picture at a reasonable price. But Samsung ones rate very well too (and I think can be a bit cheaper from places like Wal-Mart).

If you just saw this TV it was probably a 1080p While some out there are still offering the 1080i at reduced prices to move OLD STOCK. The TVbroadcasters in thins country only transmit in 1080i currently as the best picture quality.The TV's on sale in most stores are already equipped with 1080p this is good for blu-ray which is what 1080p is the difference between i (interlaced) and p (progressive) is the refresh rate basically(i) refreshes every other row and column 30 times a second

(p) refreshes every row and column 60 times a second without going into more technical explanations on other issues this is all you have to know. Like I tell everyone make sure you have at least two HDMI ports on the back of the TV minimum as well as two of every other connection unless you just plan a basic install for the next five years or so. Usually a bed room doesn't need lots of other connections depending on you gamers.

Well that would be 1080p.

All LCD panels are either 720p or 1080p There has never been a 1080i LCD panel. If the set displays 1080i, it is a CRT set. If that is the case, there is no question that the 1080p LCD panel is better.

1080p is the best resolution you can get. Sony is also a great brand for LCD TV's. (get LCD over Plasma)

The difference between 1080i and 1080p is not dramatic enough for you to change your purchase intentions.

lcds suck listen to me this is for your own good go with plasma its tested and proven to be a better technology

panasonic preferrably...

and 1080p is the best resoultion