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CNET's HDTV World
xerid writes "CNET.com has a collection of articles and videos on HDTV and related technologies. It looks like a good starting point for anyone interested in buying an HDTV in the near future. They also include Editors' Top HDTV picks. For top flat-panel HDTV plasma: Panasonic TH-42PHD7UY." From their Ultimate TV Buying Guide: "Since the first HDTVs appeared in 1998, high-definition television has been on the mind of every TV buyer. The big question is whether now is the time to pay a few hundred to a few thousand dollars more and take the plunge on an HDTV set. We can't answer that question for you, but we can provide some basic information that may help you decide."
"Just remember, in the future, no DRM = no content"
Are you sure about this? There will be content being created all over the world in non DRM formats. Maybe DRM will allow/force us to see content not made by hollywood. I say it wouldn't be so bad to see some films coming out of south america, europe or maybe even iran.
Also consider that the poor will not be able to afford an HDTV and therefore will not see the advertising for walmart, k-mart, sears, coke, pepsi and whatnot. You really think people who make so much money off of the poor are going to lock themselves into a format that only the middle class can afford?
Besides consumers have never reacted well to restrictions, I for one don't see the the DRM future.
evil is as evil does