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kel101 02-24-2008 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by NovaScotian (Post 453693)
PB Pro screens support 1080i, and some computer displays and game boxes do, but only high-end digital TV's do (I have a Sony Bravia that will do either).

A lot of folks watch TV broadcasts on their sets most of the time, however, and at this point not all stations are broadcasting in 720 16:9 (I get a couple that do 720 3:2 though), never mind 1080p or 1080i at 30 frames/sec.
but blu ray is at 1080p, and i think it wont be long until hd broadcasts are in 1080p,

Just a side note, they are already working on the successor to hd tv http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_H...finition_Video

NovaScotian 02-24-2008 04:08 PM
I just read a piece the other day (can't find it again) pointing out that to broadcast 1080p (or even 1080i) over cable (many of which like mine carry 15 Mbit/sec internet, a whack of analog TV, 720p TV, and FM channels, and a phone) would strain their carrying capacity. My cable company is fiber to neighborhoods, then standard 75-ohm coax with a 90-volt twisted pair for phone power to individual homes. I think 1080p will probably wait for an infrastructure upgrade.

schneb 02-25-2008 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Anti (Post 453244)
Eh, I still watch my DVD's. DVD has a LOT of life left in it. Hell, VHS ain't even dead yet. (I still see DVD/VHS players in stores)
You got that right. Titles, titles, titles!! And yes, even VHS. Try, for example, finding the live action George of the Jungle in widescreen. Ahem... Disney... ahem.


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