TV shopping...question about 720/1080

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Originally Posted by forgop

I'm in the market for 3 small TV's, probably a couple of 22" TV's and maybe a 37". The salesman tells me that HD is broadcast in 720 and unless you're using it for something like blu-ray, you get no increase in picture quality using a 1080 vs. a 720. I just signed up with ATT U-Verse, so am I wasting money if I go up to 1080 if it's just going to be used to watch cable TV? Thanks!

I have a 1080 I just bought.
When I change the channel, it tells me it is receiving HD in 720.
I called ATT and was told that is what it comes in like.
I guess only Blue Ray or whatever other technology will maximize the 1080.
Either way, I would get the 1080 now for the minimal difference and would also get 120 HZ if possible.