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10 Largest HDTV Displays
As sports franchises try to attract more fans, teams spend millions upgrading their old stadiums and building new ones. The centerpiece in most? A really, really big HDTV.
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5 Accessories to Get for Your HDTV
Your HDTV is the centerpiece of your home entertainment system, and that's the way it should be. But what lead actor doesn't require the help of a strong supporting cast?
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5 Things to Do Before Buying an HDTV
It may seem like fun to hop in the car, drive to your local big-box store and grab the biggest HDTV you can find. But without some preparation, you may not get what you pay for.
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Fact or Fiction: HDTV
But even if you do own one, you might not be exactly sure how it works or how to optimize your viewing experience. This quiz won't tell you what HDTV is best for you, but it might help you sort out some of the mystery.
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How Blu-ray Discs Work
Say goodbye to DVD as the top-of-the-line digital storage format -- it pales in comparison to Blu-ray. New blue-laser discs feature unbelievable storage capacity.
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How Digital Television Works
Digital television boasts up to 10 times the detail of regular analog TV, and DTV stations are on the air in full force. Find out all about this top-of-the-line format and the future of television.
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How DLP Sets Work
If you're looking for a big screen, you've got a lot of options. Which display technology is for you? DLP (digital light processing) sets are cheaper and have a better picture than many of the other big-screen options.
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How do I calibrate my HDTV?
You paid a lot of money for your new HDTV, so you probably want it to look its best, right? But do you have to have a professional calibrate your new set or can you do it yourself?
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How HD Upconverters Work
If you've heard of an HD upconverter, you're way ahead of most folks. So what's this new addition? What exactly are we trying to "upconvert"? Find out what HD upconverters do and why you might want one.
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How HD-DVD Works
Learn how HD-DVDs differ from DVDs and what's happening in the struggle between HD-DVD and Blu-Ray.
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How HDMI Works
HDMI is more than a port on the back of a TV (and the often expensive cable that fits inside). It's a set of rules for allowing high-definition electronic devices to communicate.
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How HDTV Works
When the first high-definition television (HDTV) sets hit the market in 1998, movie buffs, sports fans and tech aficionados got pretty excited, and for good reason. Ads for the sets hinted at a television paradise with superior resolution and digital
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How Plasma Displays Work
Think your living room isn't big enough to squeeze in a large-screen TV? Plasma displays fit the components for a huge screen into a unit that's less than 6 inches deep.
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How to Get the Most From Your HDTV
After all of the hype, the experience of watching a brand new HDTV can be a little anticlimactic. Find out why and what you can do to improve it.
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How Ultra-high Definition Works
If bigger is better, then ultra-high definition TV will be the best way to watch television in the not-too-distant future. This larger-than-life technology will immerse viewers in a world of realistic quality.
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Is there a limit to how high-definition TVs can get?
The biggest changes in high-definition televisions over the past few years are related to screen size, thickness and price. Can we cram more pixels into our TV displays?
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Should you have your HDTV professionally installed?
In general, you don't need to have a professional install your new HDTV set, but it still might be worth your while. What might make installation worth the added expense?
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The Ultimate HDTV Quiz
There seems to be a lot of confusion about HDTV. What resolution are you supposed to look for, and do you get LCD or plasma? Do you sign up for satellite or cable service? This quiz just might help you make some decisions.
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Top 5 Entry-level HDTVs
Even though prices have come down, HDTVs can be somewhat expensive. So what models are good choices for the budget-minded consumer?
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Top 5 HDTV Myths
For a technology so widely adopted as high-definition television, you'd think that its realities would be pretty well known. Nonetheless, a number of myths still persist about HDTV.
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