👉 "Okay, let's talk about this funny little device called 1280x720 16 by 9, huh? It was a popular tech gadget from the past decade that everyone loved to show off their fancy gadgets and gadgets of their own unique design," said the explainer with a laugh. "But what made it stand out so much was its incredible resolution capabilities. At 1080p, people could see things clearly on an even bigger screen. But when you downsampled this thing to 16 by 9, it went from looking pretty good to being like a really low quality movie or game, because you had to zoom in really far for even the smallest details."
"Surely not," said the viewer incredulously. "Why would anyone want to do that? Isn't 1280x720 enough for most people's needs and tastes?"
The explainer chuckled, "Well, let me tell you something else: If you're looking for something that will outshine your TV's resolution, go ahead and buy one of those high-end smart TVs. They have a dedicated video input so you can get the best picture quality from any source. But if you want something simple and affordable, like 1280x720 on your living room wall, then this 16 by 9 thing is just not for you."
"Okay, that's understandable," said the viewer. "But