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When applicable, a brief background is provided to give an historical perspective of a
given subject before getting into the detail of the current year.
Products are mentioned highlighting the month of their introduction and future
availability to provide a perspective of their maturity in the market. CEDIA and CES
announcements are highlighted within each manufacturer.
Most publications show current DTV products with basic specifications and do not
analyze the market to guide consumers to help them make the right choice for their
needs. Hundreds of manufacturers and products are included in this report, with
detailed specifications and features to facilitate comparisons with other models,
brands, and technologies.
However, this report is not only
about products and
technologies, there is abundant
coverage in sections dedicated
to standards, connectivity,
government, IPTV, etc. that
provide a broad picture of the
history and implementation of
HDTV beyond a TV set, unlike
any other publication or book.
From the consumer point of
view, many attend CES to plan
future purchases and maybe
start saving for products that
could be released months or
years later. Some decide to rather buy now a current product because CES helped
confirm that it might not be worth the wait. This report helps consumers making
those choices because of its full coverage of the subject.
The report also highlights
industry trends, the adoption
(or abandoning) of H/DTV
technologies, the remarkable
growth of flat panel displays,
the endurance of continued
LCoS support, the 1080p Holy
Grail, the CinemaScope
implementations with new
1080p projectors and
anamorphic lenses, the Hi-
Def DVD format war, the
oversize panel competition, 3-
D, and the ED display
technology in all its varieties
(SED, NED, OLED, FED).
This report assumes that the reader has a basic understanding of H/DTV. Certain
technical information might seem overwhelming to readers that feel the need to
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