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What is an “anamorphic widescreen” DVD? How is it different from “regular” wide?

What is an "anamorphic widescreen" DVD? How is it different from a "regular" widescreen DVD?
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What is ATSC? What is ATSC used for?

The comments on this question prompted this question. I'm looking for a definition of ATSC and a description of its usage. Could someone explain to the uninitiated what ATSC is an …
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Lumens (projectors) vs. contrast ratio (panels): Are these comparable measurements?

I've seen home theatre projectors advertised with a "lumens" unit (e.g. 2500 lumens) and large LCD panels advertised with "contrast ratio" (e.g. 80,000:1 contrast ratio.) Are thes …
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What is a podcast?

Is a podcast a specific thing or an umbrella term for a recorded conversation. Do you need specific software or hardware to listen to one?
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What is XBMC? Why would I want to use it or something like it?

I've seen a few questions here referring to "XBMC", and I'll confess: I'm in the dark – completely! Since nobody's asked the basic question here "What is XBMC?", I will indu …
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What’s the difference between a DVB-T and a DVB-S tuner?

This is a question I'm asked a lot. What is the difference between a DVB-S and a DVB-T tuner?