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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)28. thanks for the clarification
over here, 720p and Hd-ready were used interchangeably when I was shopping a new big tv for my dad, a couple years ago. Adapted my "OP" in this thread to reflect what I mean.
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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