>     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