Additionally, 71 percent of those surveyed said a higher resolution for the set was equally important.

The poll results suggest that sales of large-screen 1080p HDTVs could improve in the coming months. Thanks to the recession, in the past year, most consumers have opted to buy sets with smaller screens -- and smaller price tags.

“Demand for digital television remains strong months after the end of analog broadcasting,” said an NPD spokesman.

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