Dreaded 1366x768

[Trix]

Hello everyone,

So, I realize this is a really a moot point, and in a way, the suggestion may be quite worthless in actuality, but, I have been bothered by it for a bit, and so figured I'd ask the smart people for a better explanation. If the topic was discussed years ago, I appologize, I haven't found anything by searching.

My suggestion comes from two premises;
1) "1080i" panels have a fixed progressive display of [usually] 1366x768;
2) The less video processing from source to display, the better.

Therefore, I was simply wondering why no manufacturers offer blu-ray players that offer a video output of 1366x768 through either component or HDMI, so that the only video processing is the player grabbing 480i DVD's or 1080i/1080p blu-ray discs and outputting a 1366x768 at 60 fps signal for immediate display by the television.

The only answer that has ever come to mind, other than arguing that TV processing from any input to 1366x768 isn't actually that bad, is the problem of overscan on displays, and how these displays would handle 1366x768 native material with and without overscan, where possible.

Again, this is a rather moot point, given that 1366x768 displays are becoming less and less produced, and also because it isn't a true problem per say. But, I was just wondering if I was overlooking anything in trying to figure out why this was never donw, computer format or not.

Speaking of computer format, I do realize that an HTPC can output blu-ray or DVD to a 1366x768 display at that resolution, so maybe overscan isn't as big a problem as I thought? Anyways, I look forward to everyone's responses. Thanks!

Trix