Wide-screen video
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Television manufacturers are beginning to offer wide-screen sets which include the improved-definition television (IDTV) feature. IDTV enhances the standard television image by doubling the scanning lines from 525 to 1,050. This improves the vertical resolution and helps stop screen flicker.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1992
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Digital recording arrives
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Digital compact cassettes developed by Philips and MiniDiscs by Sony represent the most eagerly-anticipated audio recording technology to come along since compact discs. A discussion of digital recording and a comparison of the two formats is presented.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1993
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Digital cordless phones go further
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Manufacturers are coming out with a new generation of cordless telephones with much-improved range and sound characteristics. A brief overview of three such products is presented.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1995
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