There is a general misconception that TV offers higher quality than the internet.

If you own an HDTV, you may be noticing (and enjoying – like me!) the growing number of channels being broadcast in 1080i. As TV quickly moves more and more towards high definition, so too, is the online space.

You may not be aware, but there is already a great deal of HD content available online, including video games and movies. A good example of this can be found at the Apple trailers website (http://www.apple.com/trailers) where most, if not all trailers are offered in HD formats (420p, 720p, 1080p).

Most computers that have a 1280×720 or higher display resolution are already capable of displaying HD content. For the typical internet user and TV viewer, the quality difference is virtually (pardon the pun) indistinguishable. Additionally, the internet obviously offers more interactivity than television — compensating for the slight disadvantage the internet has in broadcast quality.

Roy Kim, Creative Director

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