What 1080p is and why it's important in the TV world When shopping for a new TV or home theater component, you might be ...

1080p remains a staple in TV technology. Here's why it matters When shopping for a new TV or home theater component, you might be bombarded with complex lingo and terminology that can be confusing.

Because a 4K TV has four times as many pixels on the screen as a 2K 1080p TV, it analyzes the incoming signal and "fills in the blanks" for non-4K content. Blu-ray players and A/V receivers may ...

However, because the lines are interlaced, the viewer sees half the resolution (only 540 lines reach each eye on a 1080p TV). With 2160p 3D TVs, the full 1080p resolution can be delivered (see 4K TV).

For sports fans planning a Super Bowl watch party, having a TV with excellent picture clarity is crucial. Fortunately, a ...