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CNET.co.uk has 8 stories on pixel
Choose the right gear for high definition
Digital Living The technologyA plasma screen uses a panel of three individual fluorescent lights for each pixel -- one red, one green and one blue. The minimum native resolution of the display is 720 physical lines in a widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio• The display...
4 June 2007, 15:46
Blu-ray and HD DVD: The facts
Digital Living The 1080i format has a 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution, but each frame is scanned in two passes, which can lead to jagged edges around moving objects. Different hi-def flavoursHD DVD and Blu-ray can deliver hi-def video in three formats: 720p, 1080i...
1 June 2007, 17:40
Is my PC ready for Windows Vista?
Digital Living GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor • 1GB of system memory • A graphics processor supporting a WDDM driver, Pixel Shader 2.0, 32 bits per pixel and at adequate memory. Hi, I intend switch to Windows Vista when it's released in early 2007...
20 July 2006, 15:21
Is now the right time to buy a new TV?
Digital Living This is because the majority of panels released today are what is known as 'native high resolution', consisting of 720 horizontal pixel lines or more. I've finally decided to upgrade my crusty old television.
25 May 2005, 12:00
What's the best TV for watching sport?
Digital Living Response time, the time it takes for a pixel to change from active (black) to inactive (white) and back to active, is measured in milliseconds. My boyfriend is driving me insane with his constant nagging about researching TVs.
6 December 2006, 14:32
Is a 46-inch TV too big for my living room?
Digital Living The so-called 'Full-HD' (1,920x1,080-pixel) resolution will also display all high-definition formats, including the latest 1080p being used by next-generation DVD players such as Blu-ray. I am currently looking to replace my old Toshiba 32-inch CRT...
15 November 2006, 16:02
Can I buy a 37-inch LCD TV for £1,000?
Digital Living If you want to watch the 1080p format, used by next-generation Blu-ray and HD DVD players, you'll need a higher 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution -- but these screens are very expensive. I have £1,000 to spend on a new LCD TV but the choice is confusing.
19 October 2006, 12:09
Which TV should I buy for gaming and a Media Center setup?
Digital Living The Samsung LE32R74 can do 1:1 pixel mapping and has a refresh rate of 8ms, so this is a good choice if you do a lot of gaming. I'm in the process of buying my first LCD TV. I have a Media Center PC, which I use a lot for PC games.
14 February 2007, 12:51
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Format wars: The tech that should have won
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