-
-
High-definition television is the latest advancement in home theater and entertainment center technology. The concept is to provide the user with the brightest, clearest and sharpest of video images with the highest possible resolution. It provides a more distinct viewing experience over conventional television sets. By February 17, 2009, all television programming provided by both the traditional over-the-air providers and cable network providers will broadcast in high-definition. This means that many consumers will need to either purchase some form of digital television or have a converter added to their existing television set.
-
Fast Facts:
- 1981: First demonstration of an HDTV in the United States
- Video Format Supported: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
- February 17, 2009: All United States broadcast stations will cease analog over-the-air broadcasts
- HDTV shows content in widescreen format to provide highest resolution and picture quality
I want my HDTV
In the simplest of explanations, the biggest advantage to the consumer of purchasing an HDTV is that is has a significant difference in the number of lines of resolution over standard television sets. So, the picture that is broadcast on the screen is much crisper and sharper, with the contrasts in color becoming much more obvious to the naked eye. Furthermore, most broadcasts today from over-the-air networks like ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, as well as larger cable channels, are strictly in high definition. This means that not only is the picture availability significant over previously aired analog broadcasts, but the audio capabilities (with most in Dolby Digital surround sound) are far more enhanced than previously available. It's also important to note that HDTV and digital television are not the same thing. HDTV is one of several digital television formats that are available, though currently the most popular and widespread.-
-
HDTV Questions
What's the difference between HDTV and Digital Tuner? What is Pixel Response Time? Do I need V-Chip Control? What's a guy to do? 1 AnswerHDTV stands for High Definition TV. This is the actual television unit we're referring to. In the US, a standard TV has 525 scanned lines for each image. An im... read more
What are difference btwn the two HDTV standards. 1 AnswerI'm not sure what two standards you're referring to. If you're talking about the difference between true HDTV (1080) and EDTV (720) there's a good explanation ... read more
What is best- plasma or lcd HDTV? 3 AnswersRobert Heron is employed by pcMag and is considered by most to be an expert in the HDTV feild. Check out this video: http://zdpub.vo.llnwd.net/o2/ziffdavispl... read more -
HDTV News, Information and Reviews
- Mahalo's Guide to HDTV Reviews
- CNET: Editors' Top HDTV Picks
- PC World: The Lowdown on HDTV
- Extreme Tech: HDTV
- NBC.com: "NBC & High-Definition TV"
- Yahoo! Tech: HDTV Buying Guides and Reviews
- The New York Times: This Is Not a Test: Calibrate Your HDTV (April 10, 2008)
- CNN: Cutting the chord to flat-screen TVs (January 3, 2008)
HDTV Coupons and Deals
- Mahalo's Guide to HDTV Deals
- Coupon Mountain: HDTV
- DealCatcher: HDTV
- FatWallet Hot Deals: HDTV
HDTV Accessories
- Check out Mahalo's Guide to Home Entertainment Centers
- HDTVSupply.com: HDTV Accessories
- Visual Apex: HDTV Accessories
- DTVCity.com: HDTV Accessories
- Amazon.com: HDTV Accessories
About this page
-
Page Views233




