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Old 2008-01-10, 10:01 AM   #648
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Originally Posted by Nick Koan View Post
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.
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