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Blu-Wave · 08-17-2004, 10:51 PM

Cheers O2UK,

unfortunately, the vast majority of current displays are not capable of 1920 by 1080p24 and higher resolution. Many claim to be high definition capable or high definition compatible, but have a native resolution that is nowhere near. Fairly common are displays based on 702p panels which can accept a 1080i input. A 1280 by 720 pixel or similar panel which accepts 1080p could still look pretty impressive if the scaling is good, but the one to one pixel mapping of 1920 by 1080 pixel BD-ROM material on to a 1920 by 1080 pixel progressive scan display can make you realise that whilst 720p is wonderful compared to 480i, in the end it's not that special. :roll:

Now that "full" high definition players and pre-recorded material is on its way, many display manufacturers are developing displays at this resolution. Most PDPs and many LCDs have a lower native resolution, but a number of true 1920 by 1080p resolution LCD displays do exist - but they're currently not cheap - I've seen a 57" 1920 by 1080 p60 capable LCD display for around £15,000. But flat panel displays are improving rapidly at the moment, and with all the high definition changes going on too, now is not a good time to buy one if you can avoid it ...

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08-17-2004, 10:51 PM	#4
Blu-Wave Active Member Member since:Apr 2004	Cheers O2UK, unfortunately, the vast majority of current displays are not capable of 1920 by 1080p24 and higher resolution. Many claim to be high definition capable or high definition compatible, but have a native resolution that is nowhere near. Fairly common are displays based on 702p panels which can accept a 1080i input. A 1280 by 720 pixel or similar panel which accepts 1080p could still look pretty impressive if the scaling is good, but the one to one pixel mapping of 1920 by 1080 pixel BD-ROM material on to a 1920 by 1080 pixel progressive scan display can make you realise that whilst 720p is wonderful compared to 480i, in the end it's not that special. :roll: Now that "full" high definition players and pre-recorded material is on its way, many display manufacturers are developing displays at this resolution. Most PDPs and many LCDs have a lower native resolution, but a number of true 1920 by 1080p resolution LCD displays do exist - but they're currently not cheap - I've seen a 57" 1920 by 1080 p60 capable LCD display for around £15,000. But flat panel displays are improving rapidly at the moment, and with all the high definition changes going on too, now is not a good time to buy one if you can avoid it ...

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