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Clearing up a few notions. {FAQ Style} *Updated*

Plasma or LCD?

What should be my screen size?

Why does a TV boast 3000:1 and the other 100 000:1 or even 1 000 000:1 (Samsung 9 series)?

Do I get a 1080p TV or save myself a few hundred dollars and get a 720p?

Do I need 120Hz?

What do Monster HDMI Cables offer over no-name cables?

What is an HTPC? Why get an HTPC?

CONTRAST explained

Cable Quality - to Monster or not?
Why Does Future Shop Continue Carrying Monster Products ?
How much quality in percent is there between monster hdmi300 2m and monster hdm400 2m
HDMI CABLES (CHEAP & EXPENSIVE) IMP!!!

HDMI vs Component cables

HD Component vs HDMI

Question about video output (HDMI vs. Component)

HDMI vs. Optical cables for audio

Home Theater amp/receivers

Home theater setup, connections and wiring

Ask an expert: “Can I hook up a digital cable or satellite receiver to my HTIB?”

LCD vs. Plasma

What is better LCD or Plasma TV
What’s the difference between plasma TVs and LCDs

LCD vs. Plasma

Burn In

Ask an expert: “Is burn-in still a concern with today’s plasma TVs?”

Ask an expert: “How can I get rid of burn in?”

Question about burn in with a plasma TV

Is burn in a dead issue?

“Breaking in” your TV

Home Theater in a Box or buying piece by piece

Ask an expert: “Which is better: a home theater in-a-box or a system built from stand-alone compone...
HTIB or Receiver + Speakers.
Help with a home audio choice

Is it possible to connect a cable box and video game systems to a HTIB?
Hooking up additional components
Purchasing HTIB to connect PS3/XBOX360 and Cable Box?

"1080p/1080i" versus "720p"

Ask an expert: “How is a 720p HDTV able to accept a 1080p signal?”

1080i or 1080p?

Distance vs. screen size

Ask an expert: What is the best HDTV screen size for my room?
720p vs. 1080p - Think about your screen size and how far you sit from the tv
TV size for my living room?

What is the average size?

120Hz vs 60Hz for LCD displays

Sharp LCD's - 60hz vs 120hz
How much better are the new 120hz LCD displays?

Do all HDMI receivers support the Dolby-HD and DTS-HD?
Not all HDMI receivers are capable of Dolby-HD and DTS-HD
Do not confuse

How to properly clean and LCD or Plasma screen surface
Swiffer clothes OK for dusting/cleaning?

How to hook up your PC to your existing Home Theater
Connecting stereo speakers to PC
Connecting Home Theatre System to PC

Payment plans

Monthly Payment Plans

Questions about the Payments Plans…

TVs and gaming

Ask an expert: What type of TV is best for gaming?

Others

I need to convert my VHS tape to DVD. Suggestions?