I knew my reply would stir the pot;
Whether a signal is 480i or 480p the end result is exactly the same resolution: 307,200 pixels (640 x 480). The only difference is how the pixels are drawn. In progressive, each frame is drawn from the top of the screen to the bottom. In interlaced, odd lines are drawn, then it has to go back and fill in the even lines.
Being an avid video gamer, jaggies are caused by low resolution. The high the res, the less noticable the jaggies. "i" vs "p" shouldn't make one iota of difference as the end product is exactly the same-they just take a different path to achieve the end result.
Now when you step up in res (720, 1080) the quality should be a dramatic leap in quality.
-Alan
