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Posted by Rick Merrill on 06/02/06 18:23
rom Rob Heron of PC Magazine says,
"Broadcast HDTV is commonly delivered in one of two resolutions: 1,280
by 720 pixels progressive (720p) and 1,920 by 1,080 pixels interlaced
(1080i). The smallest plasma displays that offer true HD resolution
start at 50 inches (native 720p resolution or slightly greater). The
native resolution of panels smaller than 50 inches can range from 852 by
480 pixels (known as "enhanced definition") to as high as 1,024 by 1,024
pixels.
"Confusing matters further, a widescreen plasma TV is considered a
high-definition display if the vertical resolution is equal to or
greater than 720 lines. Thus, 42-inch plasma displays with a native
resolution of 1,024 by 768 pixels are considered HD displays even though
they will eliminate 20 percent of 720p broadcast's horizontal resolution."
So if you decide to go HD you'll want 50 inch, "1080i". It should also
be compatible with your computer (at least 1024x768 pixels)! As for
"hdtv ready..." that means you also have to buy a tuner! - RM
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