Any devices that convert 720p to 1080i?

[DavidML3]

I have just bought a loewe anconda and it doesn't accept a 720p signal. While not major for many people this is very major for me as I have a couple of xbox games that run in 720p and I can only play them in 480i which is horrible (once you go HD you won't want to go back) especially for a set that cost nearly $3000.

Is there some sort of device that I can plug my Hd pack into and it will convert it (720p) so the output can be 1080i?

If not someone should make one and get $$$ :D

[Joxer]

No, sorry - such a device would cost hundreds of dollars to make, just use 480p mode.

[miniz]

I can tell someone didn't do their research. why would you ever buy a TV that doesn't support something you must have, or in your case would require a converter that costs $100's???? (if it exists)

[gaderson]

Originally posted by DavidML3
I have just bought a loewe anconda and it doesn't accept a 720p signal. While not major for many people this is very major for me as I have a couple of xbox games that run in 720p and I can only play them in 480i which is horrible (once you go HD you won't want to go back) especially for a set that cost nearly $3000.

Is there some sort of device that I can plug my Hd pack into and it will convert it (720p) so the output can be 1080i?

If not someone should make one and get $$$ :D

Umm, check the Scalars forum (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=30&forumid=37). I know the new DVDO iScan HD+ (http://www.dvdo.com/pro/pro_ishdplus.html) enables you to convert HD scan rates. But, you'll be spending well over $1000. I'm surprised that the Xbox won't do 480p for those games.

[Jordan420]

Almost every xbox game supports 480p & every game that supports 720p also supports 480p

[totalownership]

I know I'm late as a mother on this, in fact as of the last posting to this thread I hadn't even purchased my HD set yet BUT I do know this....
The xbox can be configured to output 1080i and 480p only. I'm not entirely sure but I believe that whatever 720p game he has the xbox should be able to upconvert it to 1080i. I don't know for sure so I'll have to experiment.

[jsantors]

No need to convert. Everything I've heard says 720p (progressive) is superior to 1080i (interlaced). your set is running 1280x720 in 720p mode.