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by Emily Price
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Definition: 1080p is a way of expressing the resolution for high definition, HDTV video. 1080p video has 1080 progressive scanned lines of resolution. In a 1920x1080 standard HDTV, the maximum lines of resolution that can be shown on the screen is 1080. The combination of 1080 lines of resolution and the progressive scan format provides for the best image quality possible on a standard HDTV. 1080p is often referred to as “True HDTV.”

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