In the best traditions of his profession he enlightened and engaged readers on a wide array of topics in clear, vivid prose.

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The XV-Z15000 has true 16:9 widescreen movie viewing and a full HD native resolution of 1920 x 1080, producing clear and vivid images.

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Sony's R-series BRAVIA LED HDTVs include several options for consumers looking for feature-rich TVs with Sony's famed picture quality, each driven by Sony's Clear Resolution Enhancer technology, delivering a superb high definition resolution and a vivid, clear, life-like picture.

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In addition, while providing flexibility in layout, the SC-HTB770 features a 3.1-channel speaker for vivid sound localization and crisp and clear sound sensation.

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Most of the latter had come from London, drawn, as were Walter Sickert and James McNeill Whistler through several winters in the 1880s, by the vivid and naturalistic subject matter and the preternaturally clear light.

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