There still seems to be some confusion about the difference between 1080i and 1080p. Both are 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution. Both have 2,073,600 pixels. From one perspective, 1080i is actually greater ...
If you’ve been TV shopping recently, we’re betting you’ve had all kinds of terminology thrown at you — from HDR to Dolby to QLED, OLED, and 4K. Then there’s 1080p and 1080i. While you won’t typically ...
A few days ago many of you didn't like Matt's assertion that you probably can't tell the difference between 1080i and 1080p. Theoretically he is correct, but as we all know that reality can be ...
Display specifications can be complicated, considering there are multiple factors to consider – like resolution, refresh rates, contrast ratio, aspect ratio, display size, and HDR capabilities. When ...
I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to video quality, so I often notice a difference when I switch between watching cable TV and a streaming service like Netflix or even YouTube on my TV. Overall, ...
It's no secret that the way we watch TV has changed dramatically, but what you may not realize -- until you shop for an HD TV or an HD DVR-- is that the way we describe the technology we use to watch ...
Last week (and just in time for any big holiday buying you plan on doing), David Carnoy who works over at one of ZDNet's sister organizations (within CNET) published what he's calling the final word ...
If you said yes, you’re lying. Or maybe not. CNET executive editor David Carnoy did a little informal testing between HDTVs of 1080p, 1080i and 720p resolutions using Blu-ray and HD DVD content. The ...
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What Does 1080p Mean?

What 1080p is and why it's important in the TV world When shopping for a new TV or home theater component, you might be bombarded with complex lingo and terminology that can be confusing. One ...
So the time has come for me to upgrade from my 360 (which is in the bedroom) to a PS3 (which will be used downstairs in the lounge).<BR><BR>It will be connected to a 50¨ plasma TV (Samsung) which is ...
Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a ...
John, this is easily one of the most common questions we get. We have covered it before and, well, honestly we don't mind covering it again. This time around though we will break it down nice and easy ...