James Lileks' TV Jargon Primer

James Lilek, the genius behind The Gallery of Regrettable Cheer and Interior Desecrations breaks down the confusing world of TVs and TV jargon. Here's a few definitions from his Star Tribune article:

Hi-Def: Makes regular TV look like crayon drawing smeared with Vaseline. Once you watch it, you cannot watch normal TV. My non-Hi-Def TV consumption has dropped 74% since I got an HD set. If the picture gets any better, I will watch no normal TV at all.

And my favorite definition:

HMDI: A special kind of Hi-Def cable that costs $100, because it is made of Leprechaun veins. There is no other explanation for it costing $100.

Be sure to read the rest of the great article:

At StarTribune.com

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