HDTV Secrets

Everyone’s been raving about the quality of HDTV, but you think your SDTV works just fine. The difference is just thatSDTVs are ‘just fine’, HDTVs are spectacular. If you were to compare your old SDTV and a new HDTV side by side, you’d see just how impressive the High Definition picture quality really is. While [...]

Technically, a TV qualifies as High Definition, or HDTV, if it has video resolution substantially higher than old traditional television systems (Standard-Definition or SDTV). The line between the two resolution qualities, however, seems to have extremely blurry edges. In order to classify as hi-def, a signal must have 720 horizontal lines of progressively scanned pixels [...]

The more popular HDTV gets, the more networks are jumping on the HD bandwagon. Major networks such as ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and PBS have had High Definition programming available for a while now. The most popular HD shows on these networks include: ABC’s drama filled series Grey’s Anatomy and Desperate Housewives, and reality series [...]

If you’re looking to buy a HDTV, you’re going to want to make sure you get your money’s worth. The editors and customers at CNET have established a list of the best HDTVs according to their design, features, and performance. Here are their top choices: Panasonic TC-PVT20/25 Series: This 50 inch TV is not for [...]

While it’s great to watch your favorite shows in High Definition, there is plenty of other material out there capable of being enjoyed in HD. If you’re a movie lover, try using a Blu-ray or HD DVD player. Blu-ray gets its name from the blue-violet laser it uses to read and write data. The blue-violet [...]