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Monday, April 5, 2010

HDTV Is The Future In Television For Cable And Satellite

By William Stepp

Technology continues to change the ways that we live our lives, right down to how we relax at home. Home theaters are giving cinemas are a run for their money. Once set up, it can be more comfortable and less expensive than going out. When trying to get things just right, you need to know what you are looking for, and why HDTV is such a hot commodity.

HDTV made its first appearance in 1998. It stands for high definition television. Upon its introduction many, particularly sports fans, hailed it as being the ultimate viewing experience. It was going to revolutionize the experience of watching TV. All things considered, it has been slow to catch on. There are some people that look at the display and think that it really does not look all that good. What is all the fuss about?

What really sets it apart is that the standards used are the highest quality digital display available. The resolution is at the highest possible on the market today. It is still a digital television, and does not differ in the format of the signal received. Anything that is meant for a digital TV can be viewed on them. The reverse does not hold true.

If you are just emerging from the analog age you should notice some differences. The lowest quality acceptable for a digital TV is the standard quality for an analog display. So, if nothing else you can watch things over again while being able to see things in a new light for the first time.

The switch from analog to digital broadcasts is not the first change in formatting. There were also massive changes made when color broadcasts began. Changes were also made in the 1980s for stereo sound. The biggest difference between this switch and those switches that this time when we go forward, the changes implemented will not be compatible with the older technology. So, analog signals can be shown on digital, and even high definition screens, however, digital signals can not be received or viewed on an analog television.

For those who still want the simplest possible explanation of how this will change what is seen, here: The screen allows you to view a wider portion of the picture. If you were ever annoyed by the black bars on home movies, you will be pleased to know that they will no longer plague you. The need for them is gone with the high definition screens. Problem solved.

When shopping for a new television you should know what some of the abbreviations stand for. DTV is a digital television. You will not find analog televisions sold anymore, at least not brand new. You may also see the description SDTV. This stands for standard digital television. There is no difference between that and any other digital TV.

HDTV means high definition televisions, and it meets all of the things we have described for you so far. It displays the highest resolution possible. It has a wider screen. It has digital surround sound. You will not see the black bars during your movies. It tends to be higher priced. Sports fans really love it.

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