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Why Are Some HDTVs 4:3 Aspect Ratio and Others 16:9?

April 26, 2017aspect HDTVs ratio

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Why Are Some HDTVs 4:3 Aspect Ratio and Others 16:9?

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The aspect ratios differ because television manufacturers build both standard and widescreen HDTVs to appeal to consumer viewing preferences. On widescreen HDTVs, the programming is displayed on the full screen. On standard screen HDTVs, the programming is displayed in letterbox format in the middle of the screen (there are bars surrounding the picture).