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To: Joe Pirate who wrote (10402)1/30/1999 10:32:00 PM
From: Jeff Lins  Read Replies (3) of 16960
 
So, 32 bit color produces a better quality image thanks to a much larger palette. The ability to transition from one color to another, say in the sky or in an explosion is cleaner in 32 bpp, whereas banding is clearly visible in 16 bit.

Now, will resolution not offset a great deal of this banding? Wouldn't dithering with a finer pixel do wonders for this?

If so, wouldn't 16 x 12 look awesome and clear, even at 16 bit?

If so, shouldn't TDFX's mantra be "60fps at max resolution" vs "60 fps"?

Should TDFX not be countering the "lack of 32 bit color" argument with the "16 x 12" argument?
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