Because there's no such thing as 768p HDTV content. The broadcast standard is 720p - 1280x720. Yes, 768p more accurately describes the resolution of the panel, but unless you're using it as a computer monitor you're watching scaled 720p content.
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Because there's no such thing as 768p HDTV content. The broadcast standard is 720p - 1280x720. Yes, 768p more accurately describes the resolution of the panel, but unless you're using it as a computer monitor you're watching scaled 720p content.