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Originally Posted by JSWolf
High-def is not 720. hi-def is 1080. 720 is in between-def.
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Actually when products are listed as HD that usually does mean 720p and when they're listed as full HD they're 1080p. I do agree that that's a slightly out of date standard but it's a marketing thing, not a real tech standard, and marketers are required to lie.
I think these terms originated with the early flat screen TV's which were sold as HD and were 720p. The next generation were 1080p and were sold as full HD. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
By the way you can validate this, if you like, in any number of ways: a google search, browse Amazon for HD and Full HD devices, etc. Or just ask me. I'll be glad to tell you.
Barry