The 16:9 widescreen TV revolution has forced me to come to terms with the often misunderstood topic of DVD aspect ratios. It turns out some of the disks in my collection — including “2001: A Space Odyssey” — are now almost unwatchable, thanks to obsolete video technology that is still being practiced by some manufacturers…
Category: LCD TV
I Bought a Flat Screen TV
Flat-screened televisions have made an incredible leap into the mainstream this year thanks to plummeting prices and the growing awareness of the free HDTV programming which is broadcast over the airwaves in many major metropolitan regions. So, like many Americans, I decided to take the plunge and “get wet” this season. After a few weeks…