And I know we folks here at c.net try to help folks with there questions and hook up problems But it seems new hi-def t.v. owners refuse to listen to our advice and complain about upgrading adding hi-def service etc. etc I get so tired hearing people ***** about having to pay that extra $10.00 fee for hi-def programming, buying the rite cables they expect all that great hi-def programming for FREE happy holloween steweeeeee
"Panasonic Chief Technology Officer, Paul Liao said, 'Consumers routinely misunderstand the benefits and features of HDTV, such as improved resolution, color and brightness'. According to a July 2006 Panasonic survey, 25% of respondents thought that an HDTV automatically included high-definition pictures on all channels, and 30% said that they had no idea what to do with a new HDTV after opening the packaging."
http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/2006/09/the_hdtv_expo_s.php
The statements above do reflect may of the questions that are posted in this forum. john

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