Why HDNET is 1080i - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

hugh · 2002-01-30, 10:25 AM

This is classic and shows why when technology and marketing clash, marketing unfortuantely wins out. It is excerpted from
http://www.hdtvinsider.com/sample.html#HDTV Insider Newsletter - Part I

Mark Cuban is being asked about 720p or 1080i

GM: Many industry people including myself feel that 720 progressive is superior for sports due to its ability provide a picture free of motion induced artifacts. Why have you chosen 1080i? Is this choice set in stone or will you show programming in 720p?

MC: It is set in stone. Two basic reasons; You talk to ten people, you get five different choices. The deciding factor and the very, very, scientific research we did, 1080i is a bigger number. Also from a marketing perspective, it's easier to fight for 1080 than it is to fight for 720 against 1080.

JohnnyG · 2002-01-30, 03:54 PM

1080i can be line-doubled to 1080p.

Dede · 2002-01-31, 12:16 PM

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On 2002-01-30 15:54, JohnnyG wrote:
1080i can be line-doubled to 1080p.

:smile: And how many display device have the bandwidth to display that!

Hmm ... the Sony G90 and the Vidikron Vision one??

Geoff · 2002-01-31, 04:01 PM

The 9" Electrohome's can.

JohnnyG · 2002-01-31, 04:04 PM

Well, it's obviously not a short term proposition! However, next generation display devices like DLP, D-ILA, LCoS, etc., can and will get to 1920x1080p within the next few years.

Researcher · 2002-02-01, 11:31 PM

Okay I just want the leading edge (1080i) I don't need the bleeding edge!

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2002-01-30, 10:25 AM	#1
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	This is classic and shows why when technology and marketing clash, marketing unfortuantely wins out. It is excerpted from http://www.hdtvinsider.com/sample.html#HDTV Insider Newsletter - Part I Mark Cuban is being asked about 720p or 1080i GM: Many industry people including myself feel that 720 progressive is superior for sports due to its ability provide a picture free of motion induced artifacts. Why have you chosen 1080i? Is this choice set in stone or will you show programming in 720p? MC: It is set in stone. Two basic reasons; You talk to ten people, you get five different choices. The deciding factor and the very, very, scientific research we did, 1080i is a bigger number. Also from a marketing perspective, it's easier to fight for 1080 than it is to fight for 720 against 1080.

2002-01-30, 03:54 PM	#2
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,405	1080i can be line-doubled to 1080p.

2002-01-31, 04:01 PM	#4
Geoff Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hamilton , Ont. Posts: 319	The 9" Electrohome's can.

2002-01-31, 04:04 PM	#5
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,405	Well, it's obviously not a short term proposition! However, next generation display devices like DLP, D-ILA, LCoS, etc., can and will get to 1920x1080p within the next few years.

2002-02-01, 11:31 PM	#6
Researcher Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 372	Okay I just want the leading edge (1080i) I don't need the bleeding edge!