[opendtv] Re: 1080p questions
- From: Tom Barry <trbarry@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:41:54 -0500
I think all modern fixed pixel displays are progressive (720p, 768p,
1080p, etc.). But the early ones could not always accept a 1080p input
signal. To me the best thing about 1080p displays is they make great
(large) computer monitors. However mine still has only a 60Hz refresh
rate so that is not a difference in 1080p.
I didn't think any platform was yet transmitting 1080p/60 or above yet,
but could be wrong.
- Tom
Cliff Benham wrote:
>
> A friend asked me for some 1080p information, which I don't know the
> complete answer to. Today, so far as I can find, the only advantage of
> some 1080p sets would be that they refresh at 120 fps instead of 60.
> Are there other good reasons to buy one now?
>
> Here's his question:
>
> "I'm a TV watcher, not a DVD viewer. I have two HD TiVos (1 Series 3
> and one HDXL.) With the huge FIOS lineup and 4 simultaneous streams of
> TV capture capability, I don't watch much DVD material. With TiVo and
> Broadcast TV pretty much limited to 1080i or 720p as their highest
> quality formats, is there any advantage to purchasing a 1080p-capable
> TV? If so, what is it?"
>
> Also, for my curiosity, are any of the satellite services DTV, Dish
> and HD Net, cable and fiber video services transmitting 1080p
> programming today on a *regular* basis, and if not, when will they start?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cliff
>
>
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