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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]sir pball
(4,741 posts)26. It's twice the diagonal screen size
E.g. for a 50" screen, the "ideal" viewing distance is 100". If you sit 14 feet from the telly (first, you make enough to afford such a huge house, you can afford a bigger screen), your ideal screen size is 84 inches. Or a projector..
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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