What's the i and p?

These designations describe how the picture is "read" or scanned by your TV. "i" is for "interlaced scan", the "p" is for "progressive scan".

     An interlaced picture uses two "sets" of information and then "weaves" them together to make the picture you see. This takes 1/30th of a second.

     A progressive scan picture gets all of the information at once and takes 1/60th of a second. (Twice as fast.)

Another highly debated and rarely seen issue. Some say that the "slower" interlaced scan (1/30th second) will make a difference in fast action creating motion blur. This issue is most recognized on the LCD televisions.

    What does this mean to me?

       For the average viewer, you won't notice the difference. If you are a big sports fan, get a 720p, or if you can afford it, get 1080p.

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