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IMHO HDTV isn't there yet. There is too much education needed to make an informed decision on exactly WHAT is needed to enjoy the HDTV experience:

* Resolution: NTSC, SD, HD, aspect ratios(and 1366x768!!!!)
* Displays: CRT, DLP, LCD, LCOS, and Plasma
* Sources: OTA, cable, FIOS, Satellite, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD
* Non-HD up-conversion: Digital TV, External Scaler, DVD players, game consoles, computers

IMHO, most of the American public is buying HDTVs to get either a big TV (DLP/LCoS) or a flat-panel (LCD/Plasma). They just happen to be HDTVs.

-KLH]]>Jul 25th 2007 8:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/25/is-hdtv-finally-ready-for-the-mainstream/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/25/is-hdtv-finally-ready-for-the-mainstream/Jul 25th 2007 10:32AM