Are LCD TVs With 1280 768 Resolution Widescreen Compatible

Ambro · 16 Dec 2006 at 16:58

I wanted to get a TV with 1280 768 resolution because I am using it on a PC and none of the other resolutions seem to be very common for a PC.

Also I want to use it for widescreen but 1280 768 isnt 16:9 aspect so does anyone know whether it will still be able to display widecreen at a good quality.

Phil99 · 16 Dec 2006 at 17:03

It'll display 1280x720 (720p, 16:9) video perfectly well, you'll just get black borders above and below the picture (24px either side).

Ambro · 16 Dec 2006 at 17:12

Ok thanks, i'll get one with that resolution then.

FrankJH · 17 Dec 2006 at 02:08

if I were you I would get a tv with 1366*768 if you can - yes it may not be a "natural" res but once the tv is connected the graphics card with a decent driver should allow you to set it as such

Ambro · 18 Dec 2006 at 23:36

Ok, thanks for the advice. I was looking at the Sony Bravia 26" which is 1366 768, does anyone know if it is any good at displaying PC games.

Ambro · 19 Dec 2006 at 01:10

Or another one was the Sharp 26" TV.