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HDMI: Guide to HDTV Connection of the Future

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Background:


As the HDTV market continues to heat up, consumers are in need of being educated on the latest technology. One of the terms that you, the consumer, will surely run into while selecting a HDTV set is: HDMI. For most this is an unfamiliar term and we will explain the details of HDMI in this article so you, the consumer, is armed with the proper knowledge to make intelligent purchasing decisions.


What is HDMI: HDMI is an acronym for High Definition Multi-Media Interface. The HDMI specification (now at 1.2) was created by some of the largest consumer electronics manufacturers in the world: Hitachi, Matsushita, Philips, Silicon Image, Sony, Thomson, and Toshiba. HDMI is

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the latest digital HDTV interconnection standard. The notable differences between HDMI and the earlier HDTV interconnects standards (component video, and DVI) are:


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Flatscreen TV’s, Plasma, LCD, Projection - What’s the Difference?

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Ever wonder what it is that you are actually looking at? Here are 3 great explanations for the three top leading flatscreen televisions.


A Plasma TV is a high definition (HDTV) alternative to the standard cathode ray televisions sold today. A plasma TV provides sharp images and vibrant colors, especially when used in conjunction with high definition broadcasts. Quite often a plasma TV is designed in a 16:9 ratio for wide creen
movie formats, as opposed to the box-like 4:3 ratio of standard televisions. A quality plasma TV is not cheap, however. Units start at $2,000 USD and can be as high as $15,000 USD or more.


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How to Buy an Inexpensive LCD TV

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Is it possible to buy an expensive LCD TV?


Liquid crystal display television (LCD TV) technology has come a long way in recent years. The implementation of thin file transistor (TFT) technology has removed many of the angular resolution and ghosting problems previously associated with cheap LCD televisions.


It is now possible to buy an inexpensive LCD TV that has state-of-the-art features and superior picture quality.


What is an LCD TV?


An LCD TV is a flat panel television that utilizes advanced materials technology to create a bright, attractive picture on a flat screen.


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HDMI vs DVI

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HDMI vs DVI, what is the difference? Which one is better? Are DVI and HDMI compatible? And of course, given the choice, which one should you use? The differences (or lack there of) may surprise you. Lets take a look at each of them then evaluate the differences.


Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a digital standard introduced in 1999 by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). It is designed primarily for carrying uncompressed digital video data to a display. Originally the display was a computer monitor but DVI is now commonly used for television as well. One of the main areas of confusion with DVI is the number of different

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connectors available, which represent different functionality. There are three main connection types for DVI, DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (analog only) and DVI-I (digital & analog).


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The Right TV

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Quite unlike the conventional CRT TV that came in limited sizes and had to be accommodated in a specific way, flat panel LCD TVs and rear projection televisions can be wall mounted or placed on the floor, depending on space available. Select the right TV based on the size that will fit in your room.


LCD Wall Mount and Floor


A flat panel LCD or plasma TV can be hung on the wall, after considering viewing position. If it is a heavy TV it might not be a good idea to try to fix it on the plaster directly. A wall mount TV is suitable when you have sufficient space.


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