(Author's Note: This is the first in a series of articles that explain the differences among the many television technologies and help the consumer with a purchase decision. Follow the red links at the bottom of each article to continue with the next article in the series.)
(Author's Note: This is the second in a series of articles that explain the differences among the many television technologies and help the consumer with a purchase decision. Follow the red links at the bottom of each article to continue with the next article in the series. This article is continued from the article How to find the TV that is Right for You.)
(Author's Note: This is the third in a series of articles that explain the differences among the many television technologies and help the consumer with a purchase decision. Follow the red links within this article to learn more about each type of TV or TV technology. This article is continued from the article Factors to Consider When Choosing a TV.)
A rear-projection TV can be simply defined as any television that displays a projected image which is first reflected by a mirror. These types of TVs are generically referred to as "big-screen TVs".