go to the following and it will explain a bit more about resolutions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Display_resolution
1080p is 1920x1080
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1080p
I am thinking of buying a new moniter. I want the resolution to be awesome, but am woundering how much better 1080p is. and what resolution = 1080p?

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