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Featured Article:  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. See more »

Top 5 HDTV Videos

Top 5 HDTV Videos

High-definition technology offers the best televisual experience to date. But how does it work? And will you have to add to that mess of cables behind the entertainment center?

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What does refresh rate on my HDTV mean?

What does refresh rate on my HDTV mean?

When someone goes in to buy an HDTV, he or she might be bombarded with lots of electronics jargon. It's important to know: What's refresh rate?

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What were the first HDTVs?

What were the first HDTVs?

A high-definition television is a pretty common sight these days, but it wasn't that long ago when seeing one was a real curiosity. When did the first HDTV make the scene?

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What's a scanning backlight?

What's a scanning backlight?

LCD HDTVs are often criticized because they have difficulty showing a true black color. This is because LCDs use scanning backlights. What do they do?

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