You know you're a videophile if...

Filed under: Misc, Displays

• You actually know what OAR stands for and won't watch anything but.
• You believe edge enhancements are a crime against humanity.
• You understand that contrast is the most important video spec.
• You know that more P isn't always better -- as in 1080p vs 720p.
• You realize that properly de-interlaced video is perfectly acceptable and possible.
• You can't watch DVDs anymore.
• HBO HD is a big joke.
• You can explain what 3:3 pull-down is and why you'd want it.
• You knew the actual differences between HD DVD and Blu-ray.
• You have at least one video calibration disc on Blu-ray.
• You don't think LCDs look better than Plasmas.
• You've helped a random person at Best Buy pick out a TV, and you don't even work there.
• It makes you mad that Samsung calls its new 6000, 7000 and 8000 series LED TVs.
• You make fun of 240Hz HDTVs.
• Your HDTV has been professional calibrated.
• There are Blu-ray Discs in your collection because of their picture quality.
• You know the name of the mode on your TV that disables overscan.
• You think it simply isn't possible for downloads to ever compare to Blu-ray in quality.
• Engadget HD is the first site you read every day when you wake up.

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