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Is HDTV *really* going to happen by 06!?

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I almost purchased a new TV today...but then I was told that when HDTV becomes mandated in 06 (it already it has been pushed back a few times) all broadcasts will be in HD...AND that all HD broadcast are in the "widescreen" format....So here is the delema...Do you buy a Widescreen NOW and live with black bars on the sides while you are whatching analog TV until 06 (but get to whatch DVDs in widscreen) OR Do you buy a rectangular TV and live with black bars on the top and bottom if (and that is a big) and when HD is actually the dominate broadcast medium....(I have no real problem with the black bars when I whatch DVDs now)

Or is all this like the mandate of the metric system set to have taken place by '80....

Any thoughts, jb


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Topic - Is HDTV *really* going to happen by 06!? - Owen Meany 16:35:25 02/13/02 (9)


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