What is -- and isn't -- "HD"?

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.

[(Unverified) Posted 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.

[(Unverified) Posted 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

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2007 2:30PM]

Andy, thanks for that learned opinion, but its clear you didn't even read the post!

[(Unverified) Posted 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

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 5th 2007 3:10PM]

Gotcha. Just wasn't apparent...

[(Unverified) Posted 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.

[(Unverified) Posted 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!