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					Originally Posted by Nick Koan  What's stupid, though, is that HDTVs use the 16x9 ratio, and computer monitors use 16x10 or 16x9. | 
	
 Agreed - the whole 16X9 ratio is just plain silly.  The concept was to use a ratio that is a standard in the movie industry so you see what the director sees.  The reality is they don't use 16X9 - it's more like 16X6 ratio.  That's why you still see those damn black bars top and bottom on DVD.