What is -- and isn't -- "HD"?
by Richard Lawler 
posted Mar 5th 2007 at 11:46AM
Sure we've openly wondered whether "HD Radio" is really a good use of the term, but some other products are really pushing the limits. CNET rounded up 14 of the oddest attempts people are using to attach "high definition" quality to whatever they are promoting. Whether or not your next ministry, hunting trip, magnet or book of sales tips will really benefit from a move to 720p or higher is unknown but that won't stop them from trying to sell you on its benefits.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Andy @ Mar 5th 2007 1:04PM
For now, High Definition is any resolution 1280x720 and higher, until we get something like Xtreme Definition or something. 16000 x 9000 or something.
Kyle Johnson @ Mar 5th 2007 1:23PM
c|net didn't include my favorite:
High Definition laminate. Seriously. You can't make stuff like this up.
http://www.countertop.com/products/hd.asp
Jake @ Mar 5th 2007 2:30PM
Andy, thanks for that learned opinion, but its clear you didn't even read the post!
Andy @ Mar 5th 2007 2:52PM
I did read the post and found it semi-funny, but I just thought I'd add that.
BTW here is a series my church is doing:
http://gccwired.com/midweek.asp?pageID=23
Jake @ Mar 5th 2007 3:10PM
Gotcha. Just wasn't apparent...
Mike @ Mar 5th 2007 4:40PM
Actually HD is defined is anything with 720 lines. So 2X720 can be HD. Also 640x720 can be considered HD.
RadioNed @ Mar 9th 2007 7:06PM
"High Definition laminate. Seriously. You can't make stuff like this up."
whoa...whoa...whoa... drama?? from a counter-top?? that ROCKS!
damnnn that's funny!