High Definition Television, also known as HD, is a new technology that allows TV viewers to experience a powerful picture previously unavailable for home use. HDTV offers a much larger and clearer picture than what you are used to seeing in standard-definition TV. With a regular standard television, even one maximized for digital reception, the best resolution you will get is 480 horizontal lines. High definition television gives 720 or 1080 lines, which amounts to greater details and a far more lifelike picture. It's something beyond sitting in a movie theatre-you could say it's like dining with the Corleone family, working at Dunder Mifflin or running along with Samuel L. Jackson from Snakes On a Plane.
Additionally, HDTV has a higher aspect ratio than standard definition; in comparison, 16:9 (a more rectangular shape) vs. 4:3 (the standard square you know and are tired of 50 years later). This is why many home viewers compare the experience of watching HDTV to attending a movie theater. Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound also helps to immerse the viewer in the movie experience.
Before you can enjoy the visual and audio features of HDTV you must have both an HDTV compatible wide screen television and an HD receiver with HD access through a satellite provider. Your satellite company will offer a lineup of shows that are specifically formatted for HD channels. The main point, of course, is to have a TV that's HD-ready, or that is capable of displaying at least 720 progressive lines of resolution. Your satellite television provider will provide the HD receiver that will allow you to receive digital signals from broadcast networks.
Is there anything you should know about buying a new television set for use with HDTV? As long as the product says HDTV compatible then you have nothing to worry about. However, you might notice that some televisions are LCD based, whereas others are Plasma based. What's the difference? It's mainly in the technology. LCD screens use liquid crystals, whereas Plasma TVs use pressurized gas chambers. Are there any differences in quality? Some viewers have commented that plasma screens are better for strong motion images and black levels, which indicate the colors are slightly deeper than on an LCD screen. Plasma screens are also less expensive.
However, there are also disadvantages to using Plasma technology. Plasma technology is prone to overheating as well "burn in" problems, which means that's still images linger on the screen after a time. (Like a ghost effect-don't worry you're not being haunted) Therefore, Plasma owners are reminded to keep the Television from overheating by providing it breathing room.
All in all, both technologies work well and highlight the fine detail of HDTV like no standard television ever could. Some owners prefer LCD for computers and video games, whereas family heads like the visual enhancements of a Plasma screen. One thing is for sure: compared to cable TV, satellite TV offers far more High Definition channels of movies, TV series and special events. HDTV is scientifically proven to make the movies come to life!
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