CNET:

One of first numbers you’ll see when you’re shopping for a new TV — right after the screen size and the price — is the resolution. Unfortunately, it’s one of the more confusing numbers too.

Here are some common questions you might have about resolution

We’re in the market for a new set so this was helpful in explaining to my non-techy wife why we need a 75″ TV. Please don’t tell her we don’t.