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Electricity: High Definition TV

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Although it has yet to be fully embraced by the consuming public, high definition is an important development for television and visual media.

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The process of television transmission is not overly complex, but there are several steps that must be followed.

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There seem to be so many different kinds of TVs to choose from! Theo Kalomirakis from Discovery's "Digital Home" sorts through the list.

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It's a battle between high definition and enhanced definition. Which is the best choice for you? Theo Kalomirakis from Discovery's "Digital Home" reviews the two in this clip.

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Electricity: High Definition TV (1:27)

Although it has yet to be fully embraced by the consuming public, high definition is an important development for television and visual media.

Electricity: Television Transmission (5:22)

The process of television transmission is not overly complex, but there are several steps that must be followed.