Wired
April, 2000
HDTV: BY THE NUMBERSIf you live in one of the 40-plus U.S. cities where local high definition digital television broadcasts are available, you may be ready to spring for a set. But be warned: Shopping for a DTV can be confusing. Ask a salesman to explain the nuances of the technology, and he'll start spouting numbers-- 1080i, 1920, 720p, 480p. So we'll make it simple. A high definition television produces a picture five times sharper than what you're used to, along with CD-quality sound. In geek...
