this is obviously for HDTV in America. 720 progressive means there are really 720 lines of resolution. But 1080 interlaced means that they actually try to squeeze in 1080 lines of resolution into half that number. Well, at least that's how I understand it. Maybe I have this wrong. Maybe one y'all can explain. Thank you.
2006-11-14 16:27:11 · 4 answers · asked by Ved 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
1080i was once the standard sharpest picture but a little rough around the edges
720p wasnt as many lines as 1080i but was progressive and smoother than 1080i.
The new standard as it stands now is
1080p for the best picture andis considered true high def, and is for now the more costilier option but the best option as most of the new hardware i.e Blu Ray and HD DVD , players AND soon video games will be showing in this resolution
This article from CNET should help explain it all.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6361600-1.html
2006-11-14 18:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by fallen69jedi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lines is lines....1080 i is the most detail....
720 is 720 lines.....
So what's the hub-bub about?
720 P sends ONE WHOLE Picture in 1/30 of a second...
1080 i sends ONE WHOLE Picture in 1/30 of a second....
But 1080 i sends two picture halfs in the same time....and they are INTERLACED......whip out your fingers and play that "here is the church...here is the steeple....look at MY INTERLACED FINGERS....those are the 1080i people!
Interlaced was designed for fast action.... and thats why they send two picture halves....it smooths out the actions of hi-speed.
2006-11-14 22:58:57 · answer #2 · answered by reggieman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it sounds like the 1080 would break easier, being more fragile and all, possibly even more easy to short out with an electric surge... But it's just a guess...
2006-11-14 16:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by xcrimsonxphoenixofxhellx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think 1080i is actually higher resolution
2006-11-14 16:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by mailman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋