if ur gettin 32 in no need for 1080i or 1080p plus the only 32 in I seened comes with 1080 is the aquos which is fuckn dope but if ur getin 40 in and higher 1080p would be the best thing if aint money aint a thing the sony with xbr technology is a sure shot its fuckn niceee with a blue ray movie playin u can see every little detail next time u in a circuit city or best buy check it out for urself