Yes Virginia, there are people who don’t know what 1080p means

I have met dozens of techie people over the years, many of which don't understand why Noobie is still in business. This is usually because they assume that since they know how to use their computer, cell phone and every other gadget they own, that the rest of the world does too.

If you are reading this, you probably know how wrong those "other" techie people are. A recently concluded Noobie poll adds further evidence. The poll asked the following question, "How many of the following television features do you understand: LCD; 1080p; 120Hz; Contrast Ratio; Response Time; DLNA?"

A majority 58.83% of the respondents understood 4 or less of the terms. And 14.71% of the respondents didn't understand a single one of them.

Technical hurdles for noobies

With that in mind, it's no wonder noobies are so intimidated when it comes to making expensive technology purchases, like a new digital television. Is it really worth the extra money for a 120Hz television? Does it make sense to get a 1080p television when most television networks are broadcasting at only 720p (or at best 1080i)?

If you don't know the answers to these you either do your best to research them on your own or you take the word of whatever sales person happens to greet you when you walk into an electronics store. Well, that or hire a Noobie Concierge to guide you through the entire selection and purchasing process for a very minimal $10 charge (you knew I'd work that in there somewhere, didn't you?)

New poll on Noobie web site

And if you're not currently in the television market, why not take a minute to take part in the next Noobie poll regarding personal finance software which is running right now on the Noobie web site?