is it true a 720p projector can beat 1080p?

[Branden]

Originally Posted by kramer733

Now i'm a newbie at best in the world of home theatres and movie watching. But i've been reading stuff on this forum for about 4 months daily now. I can't remember who claimed that the resolution doesn't matter as much as what other people think. He also stated that a 720p can in fact beat 1080p (for projectors) Can anybody confirm this? Also, can somebody explain to me what resolution means?

regardless of projector or LCD or plasma, 720p cannot 'beat' 1080p.
720p can, at best, appear no different than 1080p, depending on equipment quality and viewing distance.