1080p is a set of HDTV high-definition video modes characterized by 1080 horizontal lines of vertical resolution and progressive scan, as opposed to interlaced, as is the case with the 1080i display standard. The term usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a resolution of 1920×1080 often marketed as Full HD. The choice of 1080 lines originates with Charles Poynton, who in the early 1990s pushed for "square pixels" to be used in HD video formats.
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What exactly is 4K resolution and why’s it called that?
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Review: Vankyo's all-new Performance 620 is a fantastic budget-friendly 1080p projector
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The iPhone Pro 11's 4k 60fps recording gives it a leg-up on the Pixel 4
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YouTube Premium is rolling out 1080p video downloads
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For some bewildering reason the new Petcube has Alexa support
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Early impressions: Alienware takes a few risks with the new M15
Alienware's thinnest laptop ever made its way to the TNW offices. We couldn't wait to share our early impressions ahead of ...
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Google’s new Chromecast looks suspiciously similar to its old Chromecast
Google's new Chromecast – its video streaming device – looks similar to its old one. But is that a bad thing? No, not ...
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Sony announces limited edition 'Amazing Red' PS4 Pro bundle
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