Re: 1920x1080 Mode



Randy Yates (yates@xxxxxxxx) wrote in alt.tv.tech.hdtv:
> The ATSC Digital Television Standard specifies that 1920x1080
> is a valid resolution, however, I don't think my Toshiba 65H80
> will do this high of a resolution, and I've never heard of it
> being transmitted.

CBS, NBC, WB, many PBS stations, HDNet, HDNet Movies, INHD, HBO-HD,
Showtime-HD, and many more all use 1920x1080/60i.

> Does anyone know of TVs that will display this resolution, and/or
> of any sources (cable, satellite, etc.) that transmit it?

Well, every "HD-ready" set will *accept* that resolution, but there are
very few (like 3-4 models) that can show it at full resolution. Good
CRTs can handle 1440x1080, though.

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