Plasma resolution is 1024x768 - How does 720P work?

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The plasma I'm interested in has a resolution of 1024X768 but is a 720p screen.

When connected to HDMI via an HTPC how does it switch from 768 to 720?
 
I assume that means the actual resolution of the picture will be 1024x576.

You need to bear in mind that the 720p resolution is based on the 16:9 aspect ratio, whilst your plasma is 4:3, so while you have more height, making it seem like you've got higher resolution - you actually lose resolution because of the width.
 
thesubstitute said:
I assume that means the actual resolution of the picture will be 1024x576.

You need to bear in mind that the 720p resolution is based on the 16:9 aspect ratio, whilst your plasma is 4:3, so while you have more height, making it seem like you've got higher resolution - you actually lose resolution because of the width.
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Nope, the resolution will be 1024 x 768. Why do you suggest 576?

In many cases like this the screens use rectangular pixels rather than square to maintain the 16:9 ration. For instance 720p Kuros do this.
 
yes HD plasmas have rectangular pixels and the TV scales the input signal whatever it may be over these pixels.
Its not 1:1 matching when it comes to plasmas.
 
Most graphics cards have a 720p output mode through the DVi/HDMI. that's the ideal mode to choose.

If you're using VGA or you're graphics card doesn't have a 720p mode just try setting it to 1280x720.
or even try 1360x768 and 1366x768 to see what looks best.
 
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