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HDTV: HDTV (High Definition Television) is revolutionizing television as
CDs did for music. CD’s eliminated scratches and hisses with your audio, and
HDTV removes ghosting, snow, static and poor quality video. The signal you
see is the same that leaves the television station. An HDTV picture has a
higher resolution, which means you get sharper, more vibrant pictures. HDTV
is also transmitted in a widescreen format, and many programs are broadcast
in 5.1 Dolby Digital sound to enhance your audio experience.
The real question
for most consumers today is which HDTV format should they select: 720p,
1080i or 1080p?
The answer to this
question, unfortunately, isn’t so simple. 1080p is your highest quality
option, but there isn’t a lot of content out there to watch in 1080p. Most
broadcasters are currently using the 720p and 1080i formats. (Blu-ray disks
do provide a 1080p picture.)
At this time, it
boils down to cost. If you purchase a 1080p television, and a Blu-ray
player or Playstation3 (to play your movies), you can view 1080p products,
and you will also be able to enjoy the other formats. If you can’t justify
the price increase from a 720p capable display, don’t worry. All of the
digital formats look great on those as well. At this point most industry
experts agree that you generally don’t see a real difference between 1080p
and the other formats unless you are using a very large display, or sitting
closer than 10 feet to the television. If you want the very latest in
technology, and price isn’t a factor, a quality 1080p television and Blu-ray
player are the logical choice.
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