Okay, so you still have your head in the sand over HDTV, refusing to shell out to enjoy watching HDTV for the simple reason that you enjoy being a contrarian. That is fine, no judgment here. Simply a plea that you get your head straight and experience the glories associated with high definition television, because your standard def TV does not compare with HD digital TV.
For the extremely tech illiterate, HDTV is an acronym for high definition TV. High definition refers to the amount of pixilated lines an HDTV screen shows when screening HDTV broadcasts. Most HDTVs have resolutions of either 720 or 1080 lines in the vertical axis, this compares with the 480 lines in your old fashioned standard def TV tube, meaning your image quality is roughly double what your regular cathode ray tube TV can provide.
This higher image quality ensures that all programs watched on a high definition television are startlingly crisp, clear, and closer to real life than just about anything. When you watch HDTV, it is like you are right there, every moment, whether it is watching the spin of a Roger Federer forehand or the migration of arctic wildlife, the quality of high definition television makes every program feel like it is taking place right in your living room.
The aspect ratio of your standard HDTV is 16.9, which corresponds to the theatrical standard your local movie theater employs. No longer will you have to worry about squashed or modified widescreen or letterbox DVDs not appearing correctly. When you watch HDTV, your DVDs will screen as intended, and in the best quality possible. With HDTV, you can basically skip the theater, why shell out good cash when you have already got the best setup possible with your high definition TV?
HDTVs are already equipped to handle the recent shift to digital broadcasting. HD digital TV fully utilizes the HDTV channels offered by your local TV stations and those offered by your cable or satellite provider.
HDTVs are also equipped with HDMI cable inputs, which allow you to directly plug in your video game consoles. Newer games are designed for higher resolution TVs, so unless you are playing on an HDTV, you are not really experiencing your favorite games as they were intended.
With the prices on HD TVs dropping, there is really no excuse to continue being the contrarian. Lay down the cash, and start watching HDTV and HD digital TV today. You will not be sorry.
Taylor Jensen writes for USDISH, is considered an expert in the field of satellite TV, DVR technology and has published hundreds of articles informing consumers about what to look for when considering a television in their homes and DVR service.
