If you compare a 60" 1080i HDTV and a 60" 1080p HDTV, you'll notice SOME difference. For HDTVs, size matters.

the USA is the worst as it is MPEG2 HD!

there are few ppl here use byond + crt..

Nothing wrong with CRT but almost nobody uses it. So it isn't economically viable for Astro to support such rare product.

I meant HD CRT. Its not that you cannot hook it up to CRT (you can), but for Astro, any issues that has to do with HD CRT, you won't get much support from them (like flickering effect).

Anyway I haven't seen any HD CRT (at least in normal electronic shops). I thought I saw one from Samsung as it mentions support for 720p and 1080i but I could not tell if its actually downscale the image.

component la. if no component input, I suggest you do not waste RM20 every month to sign up for byond - stick with SD channels

Of course there is composite connection, but what would be the point?