Television - Video Display Basics - HDTV FAQs - Television Buying Tips

Check out a comparison between 1080i and 1080p.

3D works by fooling the brain. In order to do this, separate images must be sent to each eye. The most effective way to do this is by viewing through special glasses in combination with a 3D source and 3D display device. However, there are two types of 3D glasses - active and passive. Find out the details about both.

3D TV: Pros and Cons - Whether you love it or hate, 3D is here. However, there are some definite pros and cons to 3D in the home. Where do you stand? Check out my list of 3D TV pros and cons.

Many consumers, after they purchase their HDTV, assume that everything they will watch on it is in High Definition. Needless to say, many are disappointed when they find out that their VHS videos and analog cable channels many times actually look worse on their new HDTV than they did on their old analog set. In order to get the most out an HDTV, you need High Definition signal sources, such as HD…

Plasma flat panel televisions, with their decreasing price points and large sizes are becoming a desired alternative to the old standard CRT and Projection television. However, before your buy, there are some useful tips to take into consideration.

In addition to Plasma and LCD, rear projection TVs are another choice. Find out what you need to know about Rear Projection TVs.

If you are considering the purchase home theater video projector, keep in mind that the video projection screen is just as important as the projector itself. Find out what you need to know about video projection screens so you can find the right one for you.

Considering the purchase of a video projector? If so, check out some things to consider before reaching into your pocket to buy one.

Before you buy an LCD TVs, check out some important things to take into consideration.

When shopping for a TV, no matter what type it is, there are some basic things to keep in mind. Find out what you need to know before you head out the door for that great TV deal.

The birth and evolution of cable television, as reported by Mary Bellis, About.com Guide for Inventors and Inventions.

CRT and LCD-based systems have dominated the home theater projection TV market for awhile. Now, a new technology, DLP has entered the market. With brighter images and better contrast, DLP has the potential to make previous video projection technology obsolete.

With high gasoline prices, more expensive air-fares, and high theme park ticket prices, getting away for the summer is certainly more difficult these days, especially if you have a family.One fun way to avoid discontent on the homefront because of your inability to take your clan on summer vacation, is to setup an outdoor home theater. For those...

From the Archives: In a very un-FOX like move, the FOX TV network has decided not to broadcast this year's Superbowl in true high definition TV, even though CBS did last year.

Plasma is one type of TV technology that has resulted in a slim flat panel TV that is a very practical, and affordable are choice for consumers. For an overview of what you need to know about plasma televisions, as well as some buying suggestions, check out my complete guide to Plasma TVs.

If you are planning to purchase an HDTV and are confused, check out my HDTV FAQs for an answers to basic questions.

The impact of Digital TV is making TV buying decisions for consumers more complex. One common question that is asked is: Why are Black Bars Sometimes Still Visible on a 16x9 HDTV? Find out the answer to this question in the following FAQ entry.

The impact of Digital TV is making TV buying decisions for consumers more complex. However, Why Do Analog TV Signals Often Look Worse on an HDTV than on an Analog TV? Find out the answer to this question in the following FAQ entry.

FOX has been the only major TV network not broadcasting in HDTV, opting for its own standard resolution 16x9 widescreen format. However, in a recent turn of events, it seems that FOX, has finally had a change of heart.

Here is an easy, quick hook-up guide for connecting your Cable and VCR to a TV that has a single tuner Picture-In-Picture function (provided you don't have cable box or satellite receiver).

OK, so you want to put together a home theater, but you also want to save some money. You still have an old TV that still looks good, so do I really need an new HDTV?

For an overview of what you need to know about LCD televisions, as well as some actual LCD TV buying suggestions, check out my Guide to LCD TVs.

Find out what you need to know about 1080p and how to see 1080p resolution on a TV.

As a result of the 2009 DTV transition, there has been a surge in HDTV purchases. However, there are still many consumers that are watching a lot of analog television programs on their new HDTVs, mostly becuase they that did not switch their cable TV service from analog to digital or to HD after they bought an HDTV. The consumer mistakenly...

Although Plasma and LCD flat panel televisions are all the rage these days, rear projection TVs are another choice. Check out the details.

Are you planning to dump your old analog television because of the upcoming DTV Transition? If so, Matt Torres, About.com Guide for TV/Video has some great tips on how you can recycle your old analog television.

Check out some tips on whether an LCD or Plasma TV might be better for you.

You can't have a home theater without something to watch your movies and TV programs on. One option is to get an HDTV and the other is option is to get a video projector - but which is best?

Color Television technology has been around longer than you think. Check out The History of Color Television as reported by Mary Bellis, About.com Guide for Inventors and Inventions.

About.com Guide to Inventors and Inventions, Mary Bellis, provides a great overview of the History of Television in Timeline form.

Shopping for a television these days is certainly not as easy as it once was. The increased tech terms make purchasing a TV more difficult. Two confusion terms are video frame rate and screen refresh rate.

With video projectors more available and affordable than ever, they are a viable option for an increasing number of consumers. For an overview of video projection as well as video projector product suggestions, check out the following guide, which includes the basics and buying tips.

Check out everything you need to know about video projectors for home theater.

When considering a TV, DVD or Blu-ray Disc player, or camcorder, resolution is an important factor, but those numbers can be confusing. For some background on video resolution, read my informative overview.

When you check out those ads for plasma TVs, you alway notice the term 600Hz Sub Field Drive. Find out what a Sub-Field Drive is and how it may affect your Plasma TV buying decision.

A relative living in the U.K. sends you a copy of a favorite BBC TV Show but the tape doesn't play correctly on your VCR. You are traveling in Eastern Europe and you can't view your Camcorder footage on the Hotel TV. You are a victim of differing video standards in use throughout the world. Why is this? Just read the above article for all the...

Just because, Digital TV and HDTV have supplanted analog video in many respects, the old barriers to a universal video standard haven't been completely removed. Find why Why NTSC and PAL are still important factors with HDTV.

The home theater experience isn't complete without a TV to view your programming. When picking out a TV, the consumer can be overwhelmed by the sheer number and sizes of TVs to choose from. Not only do TVs come in big and small sizes, direct view, projection, LCD or Plasma flat panels, there is also another factor to consider: screen aspect ratio. To sort your way through this, read this article.

LaserDisc and DVD are not the first Disc based video systems, neither is the concept of High Resolution TV. Check out the contributions of the U.K. to the development of Television Technology.

While the consumer Television/Home Theater market is cluttered with Direct View, Projection, LCD, and Plasma TVs, Texas Instruments brings us DLP (Digital Light Processing), that just may make all the others obsolete.

An excellent overview of the history and future of Television, by Robert X. Cringely. Site takes a while to get through, but it is well worth it.

Find out the latest technical news on DTV and HDTV.

If you are looking for a easy way to compare the features, specifications, and overview of ratings, and current pricing, of the hundreds of TVs, of all types, on the market. Check out a great resource, that is updated periodically from Find the Best.com.

Current status and news of HDTV developments. What you should expect from this new technology.

We take it for granted, but how many of us really know how a TV works? Get the inside scoop, presented by Marshall Brain of How Stuff Works.

You might have the best home theater components, but if your monitor or TV is not calibrated properly you aren't getting the whole picture.

If you having trouble trying to figure out what size television or video projection screen would be best for your size room, then check out this useful viewing distance calculator, courtesy of My Home Theater.

The official PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) Digital TV page.

This is great website featuring technical and historical information on Plasma television technology. Whether your a professional user or mainstream consumer interesting Plasma TV, this site has a lot useful information; including buying guides.

The Official Site of the ATSC, the organization that developes the standards for future TV technology in the U.S.

You have an HDTV, but don't know what HD channels are available in your area? Just go the www.whereishd.com, type in your zip code and a screen will list what HD channels are available in your area from over-the-air broadcasts, cable, and satellite. The channel listings are updated on a regular basis. Check it out for yourself.

An overview of the different television and video systems used throughout the world.