HDTV & Televisions HDTV & Televisions - Basic Information

What’s an HDTV?

It's a TV that can display high-definition digital video. If it has an HD tuner built-in, it can also receive HD broadcast programming signals.

How big should I go?

This one is tough. Your TV should deliver the right-size picture for where you'll sit in relation to the screen. Closer to the TV, smaller the screen.

Why get a plasma or LCD?

These HDTVs are thin and light, even with big screens. They're a good option for those without a lot of space for a set.

close basics

Buying Guides

See All Articles

Get more value with this Yahoo! Tech buying guide

For Dummies: HDTV Buying Guide

Need help deciding on an HDTV? Let the "For Dummies" experts explain what you really need to know before you shop. Read Guide

Get more value with this Yahoo! Tech buying guide

PC World: Guide to Flat-Screen TVs

Ready to jump on the flat-screen TV bandwagon? PC World's guide gives you the skinny on which to buy. Read Guide

Video Reviews

See All Video
  • Vizio 47 Inch LCD Vizio 47 Inch LCD

    This is a full 1080p High Definition TV that comes with its own stand and built in speakers. When y ...

Questions and Answers on HDTV & Televisions

See All HDTV & Televisions Questions

Sean Black bars on TV. How do you get rid of them.? - Sean
Without some very sophisticated electronics it's virtually impossible. The black bars you're seeing are the TV's frame gaps. The TV makes a picture 25 times per second (PAL) or 3 ... Read more

Enter a keyword below to find questions and answers from real people.

Want to ask a question? Go to Yahoo! Answers

Product Categories

Computers Home Office Wi-Fi & Networking Phones & PDAs Cameras & Camcorders TV & Home Theater Portable Audio

Today On...

Consumer Reports thumbnail
Consumer Reports

Don't Buy Without Them

For unbiased ratings and reviews on thousands of products, get expert advice from Consumer Reports. Read More

Yahoo! Health thumbnail
Yahoo! Health

Tips for Healthy Internet Use

Find a better relationship with technology Read More

My Tech

Please enable your browser's cookies to activate the My Tech column.

Site Map | Tour | Subscribe to Yahoo! Tech

Question and Answer content at Yahoo! Tech is written by Yahoo! users at Yahoo! Answers. Yahoo! does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any Yahoo! Answers content. For more information, read the Full Disclaimer.

Opinions expressed by the Advisors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Yahoo! Inc. Yahoo! receives no compensation from any manufacturer or distributor nor does it compensate any Advisor for the coverage of any product or service in any Advisor's content.