Television/Plasma/Projection Displays

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HDTV FAQs - Answers To Basic Questions About HDTV
HDTV FAQs - HDTV is making progress with more affordable products and accessible programming, making it an increasing viable choice for the consumer. Programming providers, such as Showtime, HBO, Discovery, TNT, ESPN, HDnet, and all of the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX, and WB) are dedicating more broadcast hours to HDTV. For answers to some common questions about HDTV, check out my FAQs.

Widescreen Television -The 16x9 Factor
Widescreen televisions are getting more popular, especially for use in home theater systems; but what is the difference between a Big Screen and a Widescreen Television? What is 16x9 vs 4x3? To find out the answers to these questions and more, and how widescreen television will affect your future television purchases, check out my article.

HDTV Update: FOX Finally Joins In - From The Home Theater Archives 2004
In a previous 2002 article, "Fox Turns Chicken On HDTV", I commented on the FOX television network's lack of commitment to HDTV broadcasting, although its major competitors, ABC, CBS, and NBC were moving ahead. Now, it seems that FOX, faced with a decided technical disadvantage, has finally had a change of heart. Check out my update and perspective on this issue...

Rear-Projection Television - What You Need To Know
All about Rear Projection television: Although Plasma and LCD flat panel televisions seem to be all the rage these days, with growing numbers of consumers reaching into their pockets to buy the stylish sets, they are still out of most people's budgets. As a result, the rear-projection television, with its lower pricing and high performance is taking center stage in the consumer television market.

Video Resolution - An Overview - What You Need To Know About Video Resolution
When shopping for a TV or DVD player for your home theater, camcorder, or other video-related product, the question of video resolution always seems to come up. In this article I provide a basic overview of video resolution and how it relates to what you see on your TV screen and record on your camcorder, VCR, or DVD recorder, and what you see on analog, digital, and HDTV broadcasts.

Video Projectors - What You Need To Know
The video projector has long been used as a presentation tool in business and commercial entertainment, as well as in some very high-end home theater systems. However, video projectors are becoming more available and affordable for the average consumer. For an overview of this topic, check out the following article.