Blu-ray going 1440p and 50Mbs + bitrate ?

[Mermen79]

Originally Posted by syncguy

There is a limit to the screen size in home environments which is restricted by typical real estate dimensions. Therefore, there is a limit to the maximum screen resolution that can be used effectively. Increasing the pixel count beyond a certain point in a typical home configuration would not be effective. 1080p may not be that break point but I can say it is very close to that point. IMO, blu-ray can deliver a stunning picture with incredible detail even on a very large screen. Therefore, it may not be economical to further develop consumer technologies to boost resolution and marginally(?) improve perceivable picture quality until economies permits to do so (i.e. until resolution-enhancement is economical enough so that it can be sold cheaply to the mass market). Therefore, I think the blu-ray technology will have a long life, perhaps few decades.

However, theaters are a different matter. Those screens are large, very large, hence they can easily make a perceivable difference to the picture quality by enhancing resolution.

Ding, ding, ding! Best response so far. I don't think resolution beyond 1080P will develop for the masses (at least for a VERY LONG time) because most homes don't have television screens that are huge enough to benefit much at all. Seems like it will only be for professional use in editing and later theatrical release.