Sometimes we just need to get back to the basics and Wikipedia is here to help. Shopping for a high-def TV can be stressful with all the different terms and specs, and a good amount of you want to know more so we are turning to Wikipedia for help.

These terms can be overwhelming at best so you may want to glance over 'em

• Contrast Ratio
• Progressive Scan
• Luminance
• Aspect Ratio
• ATSC
• HDCP
• 1080p
• HDMI
• Plasma
• LCD