This Month's Tech Tip

Aspect Ratios and Screen Dimensions

Some of the most common questions we receive on our applications support line have to do with calculating screen dimensions as they pertain to various aspect ratio's.

With this handy table of formulas, you will be able to ascertain the screen size, starting with only one dimension and the aspect ratio required for the application.

Ratio
Width x Height
Height
Width
Diagonal
1.78:1 (HD)
16 x 9
W / 1.78
H x 1.78
W x 1.1473
1.85:1 (Flat)
37 x 20
W / 1.85
H x 1.85
W x 1.1367
2.35:1 (Scope)
47 x 20
W / 2.35
H x 2.35
W x 1.0868
1.33:1 (NTSC)
4 x 3
W / 1.33
H x 1.33
W x 1.25
1.25:1 (SXGA)
5 x 4
W / 1.25
H x 1.25
W x 1.2806


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Demo Program: Home Cinema Dealers
  • Home Cinema Dealers may purchase (1) demonstration iVision projection system per calendar year at 50% off DPI's published list price. So long as that unit is maintained in the Dealer's demonstration inventory through the end of the calendar year it was purchased, and the dealer retains in their employ at least one technical associate who has received Digital Projection training certification, the Dealer qualifies for Elite Home Cinema end column pricing on all additional iVision projectors purchased through the end of the same calendar year.
  • Home Cinema Dealers may purchase (1) demonstration 3-chip DLP projection system per calendar year at 50% off DPI's published list price. So long as that unit is maintained in the Dealer's demonstration inventory through the end of the calendar year it was purchased, and the dealer retains in their employ at least one technical associate who has received Digital Projection training certification, the Dealer qualifies for Elite Home Cinema end column pricing on all additional 3-chip DLP projectors purchased through the end of the same calendar year.
  • For both iVision and 3-chip demo projectors, Home Cinema Dealers in good credit standing receive standard payment terms - 2% cash with order, 1% 10 days, net 30 days .

  • Alternatively, upon credit approval, Home Cinema Dealers my purchase (1) MERCURY 3 Chip projection system per calendar year at DPI's published end column dealer price with payment terms of 12 monthly payments at 0% interest. Certain restrictions apply.


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October 2004