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Do portable TV's still work?
Yes, portable analog TVs still work, but you may need to get a digital-to-analog converter box. Learn whether portable TVs still work from this article.
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TV TECHNOLOGY
There is always something new to learn about television technology. View our list of 10 Terrific TVs, learn about cable, eyevision, projection television and remote controls, among other topics.
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10 Trendy TVsIf you're looking to build your very own home theater, don't pick out a TV without taking a look at these 10 terrific models. See more »
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All About Television
The modern world and TV are deeply intertwined. Read on for a collection of HowStuffWorks articles covering nearly everything you might ever want to know about TV. See more »
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Are thin-screen TVs more fragile than rear-projection or CRT TVs?
Flat-panel TVs are thinner than the behemoths that used to sit in our living rooms. But glass is glass -- is there really any difference in how fragile these new TVs are? See more »
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Classic TV Challenge
When TV sets made their way into American homes in the 1940s, it marked a cultural transformation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spend more than half their leisure time watching television. So what have we been watching all these years? See more »
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Do I really need a digital converter box for my TV?
On Feb. 17, 2009, TV sets in the United States will need a converter to watch local stations. Is your television ready for the switch? See more »
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How 3-D TV Works
When you think of watching a movie in 3-D, you may think of those goofy glasses with multicolor lenses. But that's the old way to do 3-D. Now, you might not need glasses at all. See more »
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How Apple TV Works
Apple TV has been around since 2006, but it's fallen out of favor with Apple fans as the company turned its attention toward music lovers. Now, Apple TVs are flying off the shelves as users discover their compatibility with HDTV. See more »
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How Cable Television Works
Millions of people receive their television signal through a cable TV connection. Most of them don't actually know what "cable TV" is, what it does or how it got its name. Find out! See more »
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How does the electron gun inside a TV work, and why is it called an "electron gun"?
They sound a little bit like something out of "Star Wars," but they're actually the devices that are at the heart of most TVs and computer monitors. See more »
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How EyeVision Works
EyeVision promises to revolutionize the way we think of instant replays. If you watched Super Bowl XXXV, you saw EyeVision in action. Learn how the camera view "flies" around the field to show you every angle. See more »
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