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Martian · 01-09-2010, 07:31 PM

Where are you? Standards vary by region.

The idea of 'HDTV' is still somewhat nebulous. There are two dominant resolutions in North America (720p and 1080i); if your television is set to display pixel-for-pixel rather than upscale, a 720p image will have a black border on all sides on a 1080 display. In addition, HDTV channels may not necessarily broadcast in high definition throughout the entire day. It's not uncommon for a network to broadcast non-primetime programming in standard definition to conserve bandwidth.

I'm wondering, though, how a 36" television could be considered small in any context.

01-09-2010, 07:31 PM	#39 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Where are you? Standards vary by region. The idea of 'HDTV' is still somewhat nebulous. There are two dominant resolutions in North America (720p and 1080i); if your television is set to display pixel-for-pixel rather than upscale, a 720p image will have a black border on all sides on a 1080 display. In addition, HDTV channels may not necessarily broadcast in high definition throughout the entire day. It's not uncommon for a network to broadcast non-primetime programming in standard definition to conserve bandwidth. I'm wondering, though, how a 36" television could be considered small in any context. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame