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Grabianowski, Ed. "How HD Upconverters Work." 17 December 2004. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/hd-upconverter.htm> 13 May 2008.

by Ed Grabianowski

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Introduction to What is an HD Upconverter?

The Problem: Analog vs. Digital

The HD-upconverter Solution

Finding the Right Upconverter

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USA Today: High-definition DVD on the way - 4/27/2003
Teranex: Issue Faced in DTV Up-Conversion - "Making Something Out of Nothing" - Technical PDF

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Amazon.com: ADS Technologies HDUP1500 HDTV Upconverter

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ADS Tech: HDTV UpConverter

USA Today: High-definition DVD on the way - 4/27/2003

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Introduction to What is an HD Upconverter?

The Problem: Analog vs. Digital

The HD-upconverter Solution

Finding the Right Upconverter

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