An HDTV must display true HD (high definition) resolution on the screen, not just receive it. You must have a minimum HD display of 720p (p = progressive)(1280 x 720 pixels); HD peaks at 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels). If the HD manufacturer does not have an ATSC tuner listed it maybe a HD monitor and you must have an external source that will pass the HD digital inputs of 720p, 1080i and 1080p by way of direct video and audio inputs. Just because a manufacturer tells you their TV accepts 720p or 1080i it does not mean it will display HD unless the display itself is a minimum of 1280 x 720 pixels of resolution. As a note: Some HDTV broadcasting stations are having problems with their quality of the high definition signal, don't expect the magic from all broadcasters. Your new TV could be around for 10 to 20 years, plan accordingly.
John Keyser
Audio/Video Component and Sales Specialist
John has a long history in music retail beginning with his experience at several independent music stores later becoming an assistant manager for Strawberries Records & Tapes. He left them to work for Noteworthy Music, Inc., a record wholesaler in New Hampshire. John and his family moved to Rockland, ME from New Hampshire in 1986 where they owned and operated Maine Compact Disc & Comic. A staple on Main St. for nine years. His electronics career started when he joined the Harbor Audio Video Team nearly eight years ago. His experience as a percussion-electronics musician has helped him solve many a wiring scheme for customers on the sales floor.
