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Originally Posted by Moogs
How is this even possible? I thought 4:3 HDTV is a contradiction in terms. All HDTV is by definition wide angle of view, isn't it? Even when ESPN used to have hockey, they would show a simulated view of why it's better to watch in HD, and it was very clearly a 16:9 box. So... I'm confused there. I've never seen any material that suggests HD shows can be broadcast in 4:3. Even in the FCS manuals and software, anything that's 4:3 is referred to as standard definition, and 16:9 high def. Never seen "high def 4:3".
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When they are not broadcasting a sporting event, they have big black bars on the left and right. It's like 'widescreen' DVDs, except the complete opposite.
Plasmas have a set resolution and any deviation from that, beit up or down, will result in some quality loss. Will it be enough for you to notice? That's up to your eyes.
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How would one ascertain this? Is there a "native" logo or emblem that you can be sure of, or is this more marketing BS territory, as with computer LCD response times, or scanner "dynamic range"? That would be a fucking nightmare...
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There is no 'native' logo, but you need to research the fuck out of your purchase. It's like buying a car or a computer. You should know every spec, all the positives and negative of a set before buying it. One thing you can be on the lookout for is "Full HD" that's the new marketingspeak for 1080p.
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djfusion mentioned most HD plasmas are 1366x768. Higher than 720p, but less than 1080i/p. Also be on the lookout for cheap plasmas that are only EDTVs. No reason to drop $2000 on a 42" plasma just to find out that it's not HD.