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More Great Links

• U.S. FCC: DTV
• DTV.gov
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• Crutchfield Advisor HDTV Center

Sources

• Davidson, Paul. "Digital Confusion Frustrates TV Buyers." USA Today, 12/29/05
  http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2005-12-29-hdtv-
  confusion_x.htm
• FCC Consumer Facts: DTV
  http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/digitaltv.html
• Crutchfield Advisor: DTV & HDTV Glossary
  http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/
  learningcenter/home/tv_glossary.html
• Cnet: HDTV World
  http://www.cnet.com/4520-7874_1-5102926-1.html
• Crutchfield Advisor: Understanding HDTV
  http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-nQi4l0Av5xD/
  learningcenter/home/tv_hdtv.html
• Crutchfield Advisor: TV & HDTV FAQ
  http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-nQi4l0Av5xD/
  learningcenter/home/tv_faq.html
• Crutchfield Advisor: Understanding CableCARD
  http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-wVSSW83IFo8/
  ­learningcenter/home/cablecard.html
• U.S. FCC: Buying a DTV Television
  http://www.dtv.gov/DTV_TipSheet.pdf