A couple of people at work insist that 480p is barely considered HD resolution. One of them based this comment on an Xbox (not Xbox 360) videogame that he owns that show on the back that it supports 480p HD. The other one stated that a relative of his had bought a LCD TV that (according to him) was also a 480p HDTV. I told both of them that in my opinion, HDTV resulution starts at 720i. Any input will be much appreciated? Thanks!
2007-01-19 16:54:01 · 5 answers · asked by David V. 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
In order to be called HD the tv must support a resolution of at least 720p. The 480p can only be called EDTV ( Enhanced Definition TV)and 480i (standard broadcast) is called SDTV (Standard Definition TV).
2007-01-19 17:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
480p is enhanced-definition (EDTV). Basically a non-interlaced version of 480i, and often with the full horizontal resolution (at least 640 lines, sometimes 720 lines, or even up to 854). It is better quality than standard-definition (480i) but not as good as 720p. Your TV might be 720p. Do you have a model number?
2016-05-23 23:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are correct. HD starts at 480p+
2007-01-19 17:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HD begins with 720p. There is no such thing as 720i.
480p is considered Enhanced Definition.
2007-01-19 16:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
480p IS NOT HD.
2007-01-19 19:13:32 · answer #5 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋