Resolution Guide

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VGA (640 x 480 or 307,200 pixels)

• Not recommended for presentations or video
• No longer in production.

SVGA (800 x 600 or 480,000 pixels)

• Lower prices than XGA. Some under $1,000 »
• Great choice for PowerPoint presentations.
• Good for watching standard NTSC video, like American television.
• Best choice for presenting with SVGA computers.

XGA (1024 x 768 or 786,432 pixels)

• More 'future proof.' Best bet for use with newer laptops.
• Best choice when using XGA computers.
• Must-have for high-detail presentations like spreadsheets.
• Better choice than SVGA for high definition video and home theater applications.

WXGA (1366 x 768 or 921,600 pixels)

• Best choice for home theater applications.
• Best choice for HDTV.

SXGA (1280 x 1024 or 1,310,720 pixels)

• Best choice for high tech applications (CAD drawings or medical display).
• Good for individuals who need visible fine detail like graphic artists.
• Great choice for HDTV and home theater applications.
• Highest available pixel density displays more film-like images.