High definition television, in the future, will just be called 'television'. There will be no 'standard versus high definition' debate, because what is called HD now, will be completely standard in several years time. During this transition time is a great opportunity to learn about the technology though - if you're due for an upgrade buying an HDTV is the only sensible choice. Our introductory HDTV buying guide and HDTV reviews on different brands and features should help you make the best choice for years to come.
What is HDTV?
HDTV stands for high definition television, and simply means that the resolution (pixels per inch), is higher than in standard definition sets and programming. Getting that better quality depends on both having an HD-ready set, and receiving a program broadcast in HD. In the near future, this will be all programs.
HDTV pricing
As we all know, new technologies come onto the market at fairly inflated prices, but as supply grows and manufacturing processes become more automated, prices fall. If you have been watching HDTV prices coming down and wondering whether it is time for you to buy yet, sooner may be better. If you're reading this before Christmas, you'll be able to get some great Christmas deals on LCD televisions that are HD ready. The pricing curve seems to have stabilised to a level that you could wait months for only small decreases in price. HDTV buying guides will show you that there are plenty of ways to save money on a new set that don't require waiting, anyway! Buy online, look for coupons, go for slightly smaller models, etc.
Sizing differences with HDTV
With a HDTV, you can sit as close as 1.5 times the diagonal width of the screen without noticeable loss of picture quality. With a standard definition television, you can start picking out individual pixels at around twice the diagonal width of the screen. This means that you can enjoy a more 'immersive' experience, where more of your peripheral vision is filtered out, than with standard def. TV. HDTV buying guides are not necessarily trying to have you waste money on a TV that is too big for you - just recommend the optimal size!
HDTV Reviews - Which type to choose?
You'll notice that there are several different types of HDTVs available, the most common being plasma, LED and LCD televisions. Here are some comparison points to consider when you are buying a HDTV:
* LCD televisions take up most of the lower price brackets
* LED technology is more future ready
* LED televisions and plasma screens often come with better picture quality and features
* Plasma and LED TVs have better contrast ratio - crispness of picture, especially in low-lit scenes
* If your living room is set up with many chairs at any oblique angle to the television screen, LED will be a better choice than LCD.
* LCDs generally have lower power consumption than plasmas... but LED televisions have the lowest of all types, generally
* LCD televisions offer the highest number of viewing hours for heavy TV watchers
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