How to buy HDTV
| Before explaining how to buy HDTV, you will probably want to know why it's worth learning about. Why buy HDTV? Unparalleled clarity and a crystal clear, widescreen image An almost 3D like depth of field and image quality A much sharper, life-like picture than standard-definition television Amazing, crisp sound with better clarity and bass Stunning, almost true-to-life colours A breathtaking home cinema experience if you answered yes to any of these -you should read on
So, you're in the showroom - now what should you look for? Look for the Logo Before you hand over any money to the teenage shop assistant who annoyingly ums and errs every time you ask a question - check the set out for the all-important HD-ready logo. Thanks to the European Industry Association for Information Systems, there is now a minimum standard that all today’s TVs must conform to if it is considered HD-Ready. Demand true HD pictures Regardless of whether a digital television set is an LCD or Plasma screen it may not offer true high-definition picture quality. Beware of television sets that are referred to as HD-compatible, as they may be capable of displaying standard-definition pictures from HDTV broadcasts via an additional set top box but they won’t produce anything like the stunning pictures of a truly HD-Ready set. For more information check the buying guides including 'Setting up your HDTV' and 'EDTV Vs HDTV' |
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