16:9 Mode in 4:3 TV

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In looking for a new TV, I am torn between a 16:9 and 4:3 HDTV - capable TV. I don't watch very many DVD's or TV series broadcast in HDTV. Mostly sports and the occassional HBO or Showtime movie.
Some of the 4:3 HDTV-capable tv's I see offer a "16:9 mode". I am not sure what this is. Can you enlighten me? Does it take a 16:9 picture and fill the 4:3 screen with it. With what distortion effect.
Conversely, what can be done on a 16:9 tv with a 4:3 broadcast picture?
Thanks for answering these basic questions.
Neal

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Topic - 16:9 Mode in 4:3 TV - Nglazer 09:05:33 01/19/03 (6)

Re: 16:9 Mode in 4:3 TV - Hornlover 11:33:41 01/22/03 (0)

Partial reply - BQ 14:53:09 01/19/03 (4)

16:9 ready is the way to go - Easy Listner 13:47:49 01/25/03 (0)

Re: Partial reply - Nglazer 05:08:56 01/20/03 (1)

Re: Partial reply - Mel 07:23:16 01/23/03 (0)

I agree...16:9 was my choice, as well (nt) - Rich 18:31:34 01/19/03 (0)

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