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What is the use of a widescreen?
The use of a widescreen is to allow the user to see the picture on the screen in a wider or larger manner. A widescreen television is typically much larger than a regular television. Therefore, the picture is clearer and bigger.
What is the most common aspect ratio of TVs sold today?
Most newer TVs are in widescreen format, which is 16:9.
Television screens typically are 4 units wide by 3 units in height what is this referred to as?
This aspect ratio is known as 4:3, which was the standard for television screens before the industry shifted to widescreen formats.
Can you use a Nintendo 64 with a widescreen television?
Yes, as long as the television has standard AV input.
What does the term "pan and scan" mean?
Pan and Scan means adjusting widescreen images so that they can fit into the standard ratio. It is an old television term!
Is the ratio of a widescreen closer to a golden rectangle or a normal TV?
The Golden Mean is 1.618, right? "Widescreen" is usually interpreted to mean 16:9, which divides down to 1.78, and "Television ratio" is 4:3, which divides out to 1.3...so a widescreen is closer to the Golden Rectangle. Bonus answer: Laptop computers with 17" displays (usually 1440x900 or 1920x1200 resolution) have nearly exactly the same aspect ratio as the Golden Rectangle -- 1440 divided by 900 is 1.6... which is VERY close, and you can generate a perfect Golden Spiral using the 1440x900 dimensions!
What is the aspect ratio of a widescreen resolution?
Anamorphic format is usually used for standard widescreen movies on a standard 35 mm movie. Anamorphic widescreen uses an aspect ratio of 4:3 for a DVD Format.
When first widescreen tv was sold?
Widescreen has been used in movies since the late 19th century. However, widescreen TVs were not available until July of 2000.
Where can one go to purchase a widescreen tv?
There are many places that one can go to find a widescreen TV for purchase. There are a variety of brick and mortar stores that offer widescreen TVs for sale. Best Buy is a store that sells widescreen TVs. Another option might be a wholesale retailer. A wholesale store such as Sam's or Costco's would also sell a widescreen tv.
What is the aspect ratio of TV receiver?
Strictly speaking, a TV receiver is the device that decodes a transmitted signal but it's safe to assume that the question refers to a television or monitor. Conventional televisions have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3, that is the width is 4 units wide compared to the height which is 3 units wide. Widescreen televisions have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. 16 : 9 is the only aspect ratio for HD television. In North America, SD television is 4 : 3 only. In Europe however, 16 : 9 became the norm for standard definition television some years ago. Television broadcasts have now moved exclusively to a widescreen format even if they are in SD.
Is a widescreen lcd measured diagonally?
Yes, a widescreen TV is still measured diagonally.
Is 16 to 9 a good tv ratio?
A 16:9 aspect ratio is a standard widescreen format for TVs, which is commonly used for modern high-definition content. It offers a good balance between viewing experience for both movies and TV shows.
