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In reply to the discussion: The difference between normal and high-definition TV, for the non-technical among us. [View all]BelgianMadCow
(5,379 posts)14. you're sitting how far from which size screen?
it's not bull. It's science. There are limits to the resolution of our eyes.
For example, see this link (I delved into this a while ago, but can't find the best link atm) http://www.avforums.com/forums/plasma-tvs/672607-50-full-hd-vs-hd-ready-do-you-see-difference-10ft.html
66% of AV fanatics say they can't see the difference at 10 ft on a 50 inch screen. Internet poll of course, but also check the debate.
I'm not saying you can't see the difference on your screen. Just that at the distances that are advised (like, sit on sofa & watch TV at 3,5 metres), you don't see it, unless you go to gigantic screens.
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The difference between normal and high-definition TV, for the non-technical among us. [View all]
Scuba
Sep 2013
OP
Except of course that there is more high quality television programming now than ever before.
Warren Stupidity
Sep 2013
#3
and anyone sitting a normal distance from a normal size screen will NOT see the diff 1080/720p
BelgianMadCow
Sep 2013
#6
Using a site that wants to sell HDTVs, but which uses the formula, you need 720p
BelgianMadCow
Sep 2013
#25
Yes, and that is the choice consumers are making now. Full HD or HD-ready
BelgianMadCow
Sep 2013
#21