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From what I've read, for *video* content the PS3 is actually going to use 1080i/60. The TV will receive two 540 fields but re-assemble them into full 1080p frames, so even though it has the "i" word, it still gives you full resolution.

HDMI 1.3 can also handle the full 48 fps required for *film* content, so that covers most Blu-rays out there anyway.

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Widescreen Review reported that the PS3 would send out 1080p/30 3D as 1080i/60 3D via HDMI 1.3, stating the two interlaced fields would be re-assembled into full resolution progressive 1080p/30 3D frames by the TV. It may be that they were referring to 1080i side-by-side as you discuss in your article, but that would end up halving either horizontal or vertical resolution.

Not sure if I answered your question. The whole 3D thing is still pretty darned confusing (heck, I still don't know if RealD theatrical halves resolution itself!... 99% sure IMAX Digital 3D does not).

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