> I must jump into the HDTV fray. It is nice, I'm sure, but the > question is WHY??? As I understand it, it just gives us more of > the same, only clearer. If so, why bother,- or is there more to > it them this??? Gary Parsons If "clearer" doesn't do anything for you then just forget it. But visual clarity is reason for many people to invest quite a lot in eyeglasses and better cameras or binoculars. Audio clarity is a reason many people spend a fortune on electronic equipment. Jim Tobin