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HDTV: the big picture.(Television)

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| November 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

In some ways, the high-definition (HD) TV set is to this decade what the color TV was to the 1960s. It's exciting, it's expensive, and there hasn't been much to watch. But that picture is changing.

Prices for HDTVs have plummeted over the past few years, while HD programming has proliferated. So you may be among the countless consumers trying to decide whether it's time for you to take the plunge.

Our take? If you're shopping for a main TV, it's time to think seriously about getting an HD set. The picture quality of the best HDTVs is far better than anything you can get with a standard definition TV. To fully appreciate HD's sharp detail and clarity, ...

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