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Digital dreamland

High-definition TV and gaming are also helping bring people together, said Kurt Scherf, principal analyst at Parks Associates.

When consumers talk about buying HDTV, they say, " 'Boy, this is the opportunity where we can bring friends and family together. This is the Super Bowl. We want to host the neighborhood party,' " Mr. Scherf said.

From the article "Digital dreamland," by Crayton Harrison, Terry Maxon, and Victor Godinez.

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