What parameters are required from notebook to be able to play full HD video ?

What parameters are required from notebook to be able to play full HD video ?
And please care to exaggerate why: what role each parameter plays and how important it is.
Thanks in advance

 

Screen Resolution:
must be 1920 x 1080 (or higher in BOTH dimensions).

If the resolution is lower, the video can still play, but will be downscaled (and possibly introduce artifacts depending on the downscaling capabilities of the system video software/hardware subsystem).

If higher it will introduce 'black bars' along the top/bottom (if resolution is exceeded in the vertical (the '1080') dimension) or left/right (if resolution is exceeded in the horizontal (the '1920') dimension) or black bars all sides of the monitor/screen (if resolution is exceeded in both dimensions) and played back without stretching the video (100% scaling).

Video Card or IGP:
almost any current discrete video card or the Intel HD Graphics IGP.

See:
Quick Reference Guide to Intel® HD Graphics - Intel® Software Network

For full compatibility I would guess that the O/S would be important too: Win7.

Also, the program used to play the video: WMP 12, latest adobe flash player, WinDVD, etc..

Hope this kick starts others to either correct me, or add to the list.

 

Yup, that's all it takes. With the current iCore generation, Intel's integrated graphics handle 1080P just fine.

 

Best results come from using the hdmi output of your notebook to a full hd TV.

That, or as the quote says, get a big notebook.

 

Just for clarification, HD includes anything from 720p and above. However, 1080p is the current standard limit. However, that's just on consumer content; professional grade can get higher.

Speaking of commercial content, don't forget your player/software. Although there are many, they are not all created equal. Some operate a lot better than others. Cyberlinks (though expensive) is the current best.

Speaking of external monitors. Don't forget ports, cables etc. Viewing HD content beyond your notebook requires a system, where all the various pieces and parts have to match for the best results.

Are you sure WinDVD can play HD? But don't forget Quicktime HD

 

No, you don't even need that. The 4500MHD doesn't exactly falter either. And in fact you don't need any of them if the processor is strong enough to play without full GPU acceleration.