Is 1080p overkill for a 32" bedroom TV?

Looking for a second TV, to be used almost exclusively for late evening
viewing from bed.

We only have space for a 32" HD set which will be viewed from a distance
of about 12 feet.

With a screen of that size viewed from that distance, would we see any
real difference with 1080i satellite programming or 1080p BDs with a
720p vs a 1080p set?

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bert@xxxxxxxxxxx St. Paul, MN
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