big difference between i and p?

Skeithex · Post by **Skeithex** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:46 am

usually when it comes to screen resolution, it ends with a p ie 720p. But the tv I got and some other people I know only get i ie 720i.

there a difference between the two?

Post by **froggyboy604** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:08 am

I think i stand for interlace and P stands for progressive scan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/720i Wikipedia says it is

"an erroneous term found in numerous sources and publications. Typically, it is a typo in which the author is referring to the 720p HDTV (high-definition television) format. However, in some cases it is incorrectly presented as an actual alternative format to 720p.[1] In fact, no proposed or existing broadcast standard permits 720 interlaced lines in a video frame at any frame rate.[2]"

But, I heard the average person can't really tell the difference from watching a i TV vs a P TV.

Skeithex · Post by **Skeithex** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 6:02 am

I don't see the point in a i or p tv.

Post by **froggyboy604** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:36 am

Same for me it must confuses a lot of people.