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Welcome to HD Living
You’ve decided to enter the high-definition world. Many things may have brought you to this point.
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Study the Basics
Understanding the basic vocabulary behind HDTV is a part of every successful conversion. It can be easy to get lost in all the acronyms and numbers.
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Understand Aspect Ratios
The first thing many people notice about an HDTV is its width. Whereas a SDTV is nearly square, an HDTV is distinctly rectangular.
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It's a Digital World
One frequently overlooked benefit of going high-definition is going digital, but at least one expert thinks consumers should pay attention to the change.
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Know Your Options
There isn’t a single HDTV solution for everyone. It’s important to remember that sets not only come in different sizes and resolutions, but also, with different technologies behind them.
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Super-size Me
One of the first things soon-to-be-HDTV owners often ask is, “can an HDTV ever be too big?”
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Making Connections
While inputs and outputs may not be the most glamorous parts of an HDTV, they should not be ignored. Like so much in the HDTV world, understanding connections is about bringing high-tech terminology down to earth.
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Do Some Real-world Research
Wow! One week in and you’ve figured out the fundamentals of HDTV—most of them, anyway. The most difficult brainwork is behind you.
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Consult the Literature
Once you’ve got the basics of HDTV covered, it’s almost time to lay down some serious cash and take home your new box.
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Step Away from the TV
Since you may not be very motivated to exercise immediately after you get your new TV, now’s the time to do it.
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