So, I know I might start a huge debate here in regards to 720p vs 1080p, but I think its a good thread to start to see what everyones view is on this matter.
I've seen a lot of grumbling about the 720p capability of the Surface RT being sub par compared to the iPad retina display and other 1080p tablets.
With video playback, it appears, according to this site that you have to be 12 inches or less away from the screen to notice any advantage with 1080p over 720p, as 720p is effective 24 inches to 13 inches away from your eyes. I don't know many ppl who have their tablets any closer than 12", that just seems way too close to comfortably view a movie or even use for other tasks..
So are ppl just affected by marketing numbers? "mines bigger so its obviously better" kind of thing? I'm about to purchase my RT, I considered the Pro but I have no need for a laptop replacement, just a media consumption tablet with a little more capability and expandability than an iPad.
I'm no professional when it comes to resolution etc, so don't go blasting away at me, I'm just trying to point out something that I thought was pretty interesting when comparing specs.
Even tho I am not an Apple fan, this almost defends why Apple did not need to put the "retina display" on the iPad Mini and that the Retina Display is overkill on the standard iPad as well.. but good marketing sells right?
I found this website that details the differences of resolution and what is actually viewable by the human eye.
CarltonBale.com ? 1080p Does Matter – Here’s When (Screen Size vs. Viewing Distance vs. Resolution)
I've seen a lot of grumbling about the 720p capability of the Surface RT being sub par compared to the iPad retina display and other 1080p tablets.
With video playback, it appears, according to this site that you have to be 12 inches or less away from the screen to notice any advantage with 1080p over 720p, as 720p is effective 24 inches to 13 inches away from your eyes. I don't know many ppl who have their tablets any closer than 12", that just seems way too close to comfortably view a movie or even use for other tasks..
So are ppl just affected by marketing numbers? "mines bigger so its obviously better" kind of thing? I'm about to purchase my RT, I considered the Pro but I have no need for a laptop replacement, just a media consumption tablet with a little more capability and expandability than an iPad.
I'm no professional when it comes to resolution etc, so don't go blasting away at me, I'm just trying to point out something that I thought was pretty interesting when comparing specs.
Even tho I am not an Apple fan, this almost defends why Apple did not need to put the "retina display" on the iPad Mini and that the Retina Display is overkill on the standard iPad as well.. but good marketing sells right?
I found this website that details the differences of resolution and what is actually viewable by the human eye.
CarltonBale.com ? 1080p Does Matter – Here’s When (Screen Size vs. Viewing Distance vs. Resolution)