By definition, “1080p content” means 1920×1080 pixels presented progressive scan. But in reality , 1080p content alone doesn’t necessitate that it will look good on today’s big screen HD TVs. Folks at Sound and Vision carried out a test to compare the quality of much touted 1080p Satellite broadcast by Dish Network’s video on demand service and a regular Blu Ray player.
After the initial tests this is what S&V has to say about the two formats :
DISH 1080p immediately impressed me. Speed Racer’s brilliant colors and intricate details looked fantastic whether I was watching the satellite or the disc. Flipping back and forth between the two sources while sitting at a normal viewing distance, I could detect only subtle differences. In fact, I couldn’t be sure I was seeing any difference at all…From the way-too-intimate viewing distance of about 4 feet, I started to notice a subtle graininess in the DISH 1080p picture, especially in scenes of slow, steady motion…but the fact that there wasn’t a substantial difference in picture quality between the satellite and the disc bodes well for DISH’s new service.
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