On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:20:38 +0100, aa@xx.com (Bion) wrote:

>Graham Murray  wrote:
>
>> aa@xx.com (Bion) writes:
>> 
>> > Unless you're using the screen close up like a PC monitor, 1080  only
>> > makes sense for large screens, at least 40", probably more.  You're
>> > wasting your time if you've decided to wait for a 26" telly with a
>> > 1920x1080 screen.
>> 
>> Is the size of display the important factor here? Is it not the same as
>> for LCD computer monitors in that the 'native' resolution of the display
>> (irrespective of the screen size) should be the same as that of the
>> signal being displayed? So should the resolution of the HD TV screen not
>> be the same as that of the broadcast signal or other source (eg
>> HD-DVD/Blueray)?
>
>I don't know the technicalities, but I've tried it with my own eyes. It
>is an important factor. It makes no difference if your viewing
>distance/screen size is too small to detect each pixel.
>
>In any case, most HD broadcasts and HD games are 720.  Conversely
>displaying such material on non-native 1080 also makes little
>difference.

No UK broadcasts are 720p. They are all 1080i.
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Cheers

Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

Has anybody any info on sound bars particularly the Denon models?  Looks 
like a good and smart idea but will it work properly.   Don't wish all the 
wires and speakers of normal 5.1 surround, medium living room 5 x 4 metres. 
Would this be ok?

TIA.....

Richie