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    What happens when a 1080p video is played on a laptop with a lower resolution?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Kyle, Nov 17, 2010.

  1. Kyle

    Kyle JVC SZ2000 Dual-Driver Headphones

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    What happens when a 1080p video is played on a laptop with a lower resolution screen?
     
    Kyle, Nov 17, 2010
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  2. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

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    It is scaled down to the monitor's resolution. If the aspect ratio is different, it either cuts off part of the image or uses black bars to fill the screen, depending on the media player you are using and the settings.
     
    KimoT, Nov 17, 2010
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  3. HRK

    HRK Notebook Consultant

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    It plays @ 720p because there is no such things as 1050p, 900p etc...
     
    HRK, Nov 17, 2010
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  4. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    kimot is correct.
     
    stamar, Nov 17, 2010
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  5. HRK

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    I stand corrected. :)
     
    HRK, Nov 17, 2010
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