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    what resolution is 1080p?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sean473, Jul 19, 2009.

  1. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    what resolution is 1080p? I know that i got a HD laptop screen so i was just wondering what resolution u need. My monitors native resoltuion is 1280X800
     
    sean473, Jul 19, 2009
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

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    It`s 1920x1080 16:9, although a lot of screens are 1920x1200 16:10
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 19, 2009
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    hmm AW advertise thier 19200x1200 screen as 1200p

    wouldnt it be 1600? for 1080p
     
    Pman, Jul 19, 2009
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    1600p is 2560x1600
     
    Snowm0bile, Jul 19, 2009
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    1080p is 1920x1080. Simple as that.

    ****p always refers the to the vertical resolution.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Jul 19, 2009
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    1080P could also be 1920x1080 or 1440x1080...etc. 1080P is any resolution with verticle pixle resolution of 1080.
     
    jackluo923, Jul 19, 2009
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    When you are talking about 1080p, or 720p, you are usually referring to TV resolutions. They are supposed to be a 'standard' and not just a made-up term applied whenever you like.

    There is no point in describing a 1080x1200 monitor as 1200p, because there is really no such video standard as 1200p. It doesnt exist, it is a made-up term. It should still be described as 1080p-capable, or better yet, just describe it properly as WUXGA.
     
    v_c, Jul 20, 2009
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  8. NBRUser0159099

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    yea i know srsly?? it only takes one small wikipedia search to find this answer...
     
    NBRUser0159099, Jul 20, 2009
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  9. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    1080x1200? A display that's taller than it is wide? :p

    Seriously, though, you're right. They've already got 900p, aka 1600x900, which is totally made up. I challenge you to find me an actual HDTV with that resolution.

    To answer the OP's question in no uncertain terms, 1080p, in terms of laptop and HDTV display resolution, is 1920x1080.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 20, 2009
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  11. Mastershroom

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    Touché, sir. :p

    Although there's really nothing that uses that resolution. HDTV signals are either 720 or 1080p, as are Blu-Ray and HD movies.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 20, 2009
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    Yes, but the Bitrate on the broadcast is a different story :p
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 21, 2009
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