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Resolution is the number of pixels that can be displayed. Resolution is usually shown as width x height. For example, a resolution of 1920 x 1080 means that it has 1920 pixels as its width and 1080 pixels as its height. A 1080p HDTV has the resolution of 1920 x 1080.
 
Resolution is the number of pixels that can be displayed. Resolution is usually shown as width x height. For example, a resolution of 1920 x 1080 means that it has 1920 pixels as its width and 1080 pixels as its height. A 1080p HDTV has the resolution of 1920 x 1080.
  
Usually, higher resolution is better.  
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Higher resolution means sharper or more detailed images. Low resolution can cause the pixels to become visible to the human eyes. This is especially evident in [[Virtual Reality]] [[HMD]]s because the user's eyes are positioned very close to the display.
  
 
==Resolution of Various Devices==
 
==Resolution of Various Devices==

Revision as of 01:55, 22 March 2015

Resolution is the number of pixels that can be displayed. Resolution is usually shown as width x height. For example, a resolution of 1920 x 1080 means that it has 1920 pixels as its width and 1080 pixels as its height. A 1080p HDTV has the resolution of 1920 x 1080.

Higher resolution means sharper or more detailed images. Low resolution can cause the pixels to become visible to the human eyes. This is especially evident in Virtual Reality HMDs because the user's eyes are positioned very close to the display.

Resolution of Various Devices