LCD resolutions

[Psyduck]

OK, so it's not a console question but I wasn't quite sure where to ask..
Anyone know why most LCDs seem to use 1366 x 768 rather than 1280 x 720? I've yet to see anything that actually outputs at that resolution, rather than scaling...

[sj33]

Mainly because it's cheaper because they can use existing PC panels.

I personally prefer 1360x768 anyway, as it gives you more screen space for PC use, and any scaling of 720p is usually unnoticable.

[Psyduck]

Surely there aren't many 26"+ PC panels around, are there? And again, why do PC's use that res?

If there are lots of good reasons for it, why is 1280x720 the HD standard then - why doesn't everything do 1360x768 instead?

[EvilBoris]

Mainly because it's cheaper because they can use existing PC panels.

I personally prefer 1360x768 anyway, as it gives you more screen space for PC use, and any scaling of 720p is usually unnoticable.

but the odd thing is 1360*768 isn't a doable PC resolution anyway, you can only get a far as 1360*766 (or something odd like that)

[sj33]

Dunno mate, but the fact that they use the screens must mean it's cheaper.

1280x720 is the standard, this whole 1366x768 thing came after.

It's really making a mountain out of a molehill though... while on paper 1280x720 sounds better because the image is mapped 1:1, the reality is that it looks essentially the same, and have the added benefit of more resolution for use on a PC. I really do prefer 1366x768 screens.

but the odd thing is 1360*768 isn't a doable PC resolution anyway, you can only get a far as 1360*766 (or something odd like that)

Yeah, PC's can only do multiples of 8, or something.... so it can't do 1366x768, the nearest it can do is 1360x768 with 3 lines un-used at the top and bottom. It's not something you notice though.

[NekoFever]

Surely there aren't many 26"+ PC panels around, are there? And again, why do PC's use that res?

If there are lots of good reasons for it, why is 1280x720 the HD standard then - why doesn't everything do 1360x768 instead?

PCs use 1024x768 because it's the standard XGA resolution. 1366x768 is just the 16:9 resolution that you get when you maintain the same vertical res. 720p/1080i/1080p are more recent developments from when the HDTV (as opposed to PC monitors which have been around for years) standards were being developed.

[Psyduck]

So why did they choose 720p instead of 768p? Surely they thought about things first?

[Giga_Death]

OK, so it's not a console question but I wasn't quite sure where to ask..
Anyone know why most LCDs seem to use 1366 x 768 rather than 1280 x 720? I've yet to see anything that actually outputs at that resolution, rather than scaling...

AT YOUR SERVICE:

Samsung HL-R4266W 42" 1280x720 / 720p Native

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2487022&Sku=S223-4226

Since most 360 games are 720p I will get a better picture for 720p games than any 1080p tv. No upscaling, the image is mapped to 1:1 pixels. GAMES! /rant