Display Resolution Explained

Resolution represents the number of pixels in any display on the monitor. Generally it is expressed as the number of pixels on the horizontal lines and on the vertical lines. Both the size of the monitor and its resolution are core factors that determine the quality of images reproduced on the screen. A given number of pixels on a large monitor will produce images less sharp than on a smaller monitor with same number of pixels. The density of pixels will be obviously more in a small monitor in the above mentioned case. But display resolution is not exactly the number of pixels on the screen. It is the number of pixels on display when measured both in the width and height of the monitor. Higher resolution is better to obtain sharp images. To be precise, higher resolution is necessary to obtain sharp and clear images on the screen. It is the vital factor that determines the quality of the images reproduced on the monitor or screen. Experts interpret the display resolution as the magnitude of image information available in one frame of display.

Originally in the initial days of television, the screen resolution used to be set at 640 x 480. This means that the screen will display 640 and 480 pixels in width and height respectively. In tune with the technological up gradation, changes took place in the display resolution of the products in a gradual process. To enhance the quality of the images, resolution was at 800 X 600.  In a later development the size of the monitor or screen became larger. The large size screens then required higher resolution to view sharp and clear images. The display resolution was then enhanced to 1024 x 768 as a standard set for large screens.

The display resolution of a digital LCD television indicates the number of pixels in each dimension (Width and height). But it cannot be an exact definition for the term in discussion. The displayed resolution depends on many variable factors in the conventional CRT and the modern flat panel television screens. In digital television display resolution refers to fixed pixel arrays and indicates the number of rows of pixels that create the display.  It will be something like 1280 x 1024. This is in fact the pixel dimension.

The display resolution is a varying factor that depends on the usage.  LCD monitors with 5:4 aspect ratio and 1280 x 1024 resolution is enough for desk top computers. But for more sophisticated CAD, graphics and video games 1600 x 1200 resolution is required. Monitors with higher display resolution are required for more complicated applications. 1080p and 720p are the common terminologies of display resolution used in the television market nowadays. The consumers have to determine the exact requirements of the display resolution, while choosing the monitors or screens. The manufacturers will provide them with product information in this context. As terminology used is confusing, it is advisable to consult dealers before choosing the products.

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