Video Connections Info Tidbits...
Composite: Oldest common video connection usually made up of 3 plugs on each end (1 Video, 2 Audio)
S-Video: 4 Pin connector with a better picture then composite connection.
Component Video: 3 plugs which carries 3 video signals with better picture then S-Video or Composite.
DVI: (Digital Video Interface) Mostly found on PC's.
IEEE 1394: (Fire Wire) connection used on PC's and video equipment for transferring Video.
HDMI: (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) The standard for HD has Video & Audio signals using 29 pins. Great with Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD.
1080i (the i stands for interlacing) Aspect Ratio (Old TV's 4:3 aspect ratio and HDTV 16:9 aspect ratio )
1080p (the p stands for progressive, where the lines are displayed sequentially for a better picture then 1080i)
1080p TV is good if over 42 inches so under 42 inches 720p is fine
Plasma has a wider viewing angle then LCD's (Liquid Crystal Display) and Rear Projection's using DLP (Digital Light Processor)
LCD's are lighter, run cooler and use less energy (look for contrast ratio of 15,000:1 and frame rate of 120Hz with LED's)
A new display technology that is in the works is OLED ( organic light-emitting diode) Thinner and uses less energy.
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