Display resolution

Display resolution is the number of pixels that can be displayed on a viewing area, whether it be on a computer monitor or a TV screen.

Aspect Ratio
Typical aspect ratio include 4:3, 16:9 and 16:10.

Common 4:3 resolutions

 * 640x480
 * 800x600
 * 1024x768
 * 1280x960 (not to be confused with 1280x1024, which is a 5:4 aspect ratio)
 * 1600x1200

Common 16:9 resolutions

 * 720x480 (480p/480i)
 * 1280x720 (720p/720i)
 * 1920x1080 (1080p/1080i)

Common 16:10 resolutions

 * 1280x800
 * 1440x900
 * 1680x1050
 * 1920x1200
 * 2560x1600