How HDTV Works
When the first HDTV sets hit the market in 1998, ads for the sets hinted at a television paradise. But for a lot of people, HDTV hasn't delivered a ready-made viewing wonderland. Learn the acronyms and resolution levels and find out exactly what you need to know if you're thinking about upgrading to HDTV.
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