I know 1080p is 1920x1080 progressive. Does that mean 1920x1200 is better? Also, if you look at http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8260534&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat104900050012&id=1170289357971 (a 1920x1200 Acer monitor), they say nothing about 1080p, as opposed to the Gateway at http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Gateway-24-Widescreen-Monitor-FPD2485W/sem/rpsm/oid/166293/catOid/-12965/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do. Is it just a different way of displaying the same information, or is the Acer not progressive? What is going on here? Could you straighten this out?
2007-05-12 09:12:41 · 4 answers · asked by Stupid Flanders 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
I just noticed the above link for the Gateway at Circuit City isn't working. Try searching (at CircuitCity.com) for Gateway FPD2485W 24" Widescreen Monitor, or at least part of that, in case you want to specifically know what I'm talking about.
2007-05-12 09:18:14 · update #1
By the way, I don't need an explanation for the whole pixel concept. I know that all the numbers I gave you above refer to number of pixels horizontally and vertically. My main question is: is there a difference between 1920x1200 and 1080p? Also, does just saying 1920x1200 imply that the monitor uses progressive scan, not interlaced (or does it mean that it is in face interlaced)?
2007-05-12 09:27:35 · update #2
The difference is that 1920 x 1200 has 120 more lines of data than 1920 by 1080.
So 1920 by 1080 has a 16:9 aspect ratio. 1920 by 1200 has a 16:10 aspect ratio.
Interlacing is a way to reduce the bandwidth of the signal while keeping the refresh rate high. For LCD displays this is pointless as there is no need for a high refresh rate. It is needed for CRT displays which flicker at low refresh rates.
All computer monitors are progressive scan.
2007-05-12 10:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The number 1080 represents 1,080 lines of vertical resolution while the letter p stands for progressive scan or non-interlaced.
WUXGA stands for Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array and is a display resolution of 1920×1200 pixels with a 16:10 screen aspect ratio.
2007-05-12 09:21:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1920 X 1080 Vs 1920 X 1200
2016-10-30 06:26:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just how they describe them there is no difference they can both display 1080p.
2007-05-12 09:19:34 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋