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Want An HDTV? Just Imagine That You Have One [Science Says]
Consumerist —
... thanks to HD technology, an impression backed up by posters, flyers and an extra-thick cable connected to the screen. The other half were told to expect a normal DVD signal. Guess which group reported a clearer, crisper viewing experience, though they were watching the same clip on the same equipment? Yep, that'd be the group told to expect high-definition video. We presume it's only a matter of time before this study makes its way into the Best Buy sales staff training manuals. Think yourself a sharper TV picture [New Scientist] (Thanks, Ron!) ...
Expect an HDTV, and Your Crappy CRT Will Suddenly Become One [Science]
Gizmodo —
... Of course, the group expecting HD reported a far better viewing experience, saying it was clearer and crisper than standard def. It wasn't, of course. This basically explains why Monster Cable is still in business. [New Scientist via ...
You Can Think Your Way to High Definition, Finds Study
Switched —
... video. The illusion was backed up with some environmental trickery -- an extra thick cable ran into the TV and the room was filled with posters touting the wonders of high-definition. Continue reading You Can Think Your Way to High Definition, Finds Study You Can Think Your Way to High Definition, Finds Study originally appeared on Switched on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Study Shows most people can’t tell the difference with HD
Coolest Gadgets —
... lackluster differences, are the sales figures for Blu-ray which seem to be flat as viewers concluded that their standard definition DVDs appear to be “good enough” for enjoying their favorite movies and TV shows. So what’s fueling the HDTV land grab? Uncle Sam, no doubt, as the US government was wanting to transition to digital television in order to free up analog frequencies to sell to wireless communication companies.
More on the study can be found in the September issue of New Scientist Magazine.
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