HDTV FAQ - What You Should Know About HDTV

HDTV is all the rage these days, but very few people really know what HDTV is. Here's a FAQ that answers the most common HDTV questions.

What is HDTV?

HDTV (high definition TV) is a television broadcast medium that uses digital technology to create super-sharp images. HDTV is broadcast in widescreen format and Dolby Digital audio producing a lifelike picture and CD quality sound.

What are the benefits of HDTV?

The benefits of HDTV are:

* Lifelike picture - HDTV images are twice as sharp as standard analog TV.

* More colorful images - HDTV images look more realistic than analog TV.

* Three-dimensional sound - HDTV is broadcast in Dolby Digital surround sound.

* Movie theater picture - HDTV is broadcast in a 16:9 aspect ratio just like a move screen.

* Less interference - HDTV signals do not produce snow, lines, or ghosting.

What equipment do I need to get HDTV?

In order to receive HDTV you need an HDTV compatible television and an HDTV antenna or satellite TV dish.

Where do I get HDTV equipment?

You can purchase tube, plasma, or LCD HDTV televisions through your local electronics store or discount store, or you can buy them online through a number of discount retailers. HDTV antennas are also available through these retailers.

Satellite dishes and HDTV receivers are available through DISH Network, DIRECTV, and Sky Angel. DISH Network and DIRECTV will give you a free dish and a free HDTV receiver when you subscribe to their satellite TV service (click on the links below for more information).

Where can I get HDTV programming?

HDTV programming is available through over-the-air networks or through DISH Network, DIRECTV, and Sky Angel.

samsung un26eh4000 26 inch 720p 60hz led hdtv black, pioneer elite sc 61 7 2 channel network ready av receiver, samsung un46es7100 46 inch 1080p 240hz 3d slim led hdtv silver, lg 60ls5700 60 inch 1080p 120hz led lcd hdtv with smart tv, avervision 300af, toshiba 42tl515u 42 inch natural 3d 1080p 240 hz led lcd hdtv with net tv black, samsung un40eh5000 40 inch 1080p 60hz led hdtv black, harman kardon hk 3490 120 watt stereo receiver, toshiba 50l2200u 50 inch 60hz led lcd hdtv, samsung un50es6580 50 inch 1080p 120hz 3d slim led hdtv black, epson 5010 powerlite home cinema 3d front projector, lg 22ls3500 22 inch 720p 60hz led lcd hdtv, onkyo cs 445 cd receiver system, samsung un40es6100 40 inch 1080p 120hz slim led hdtv black, jvc jlc32bc3002 32 inch 720p 60hz lcd tv with ambient light sensor, sharp 42 in 1080p lcd tv with 60hz, viewsonic pjd5223 xga dlp projector 2700 lumens 30001 dcr 120hz3d ready speaker, samsung ln40d630 40 inch 1080p 120 hz lcd hdtv black 2011 model, denon avr2112ci integrated network av surround receiver, panasonic viera tc p65st50 65 inch 1080p 600hz full hd 3d plasma tv, coby tftv3925 39 inch 1080p 60hz lcd hdtv black, samsung pn60e8000 60 inch 1080p 600hz ultra slim plasma 3d hdtv black, epson powerlite presenter widescreen projectordvd player combo wxga resolution 1280x800 v11h335120, samsung ln46d630 46 inch 1080p lcd hdtv black, onkyo ht rc360 7 2 channel network audiovideo receiver black, samsung un55es6100 55 inch 1080p 120hz slim led hdtv black, sony bravia kdl46hx750 46 inch 240 hz 1080p 3d led internet tv black, samsung un46eh6070 46 inch 1080p 120hz led 3d hdtv with 3d blu ray disc player black, joybee gp2 iphoneipodipad projector, philips 40pfl3706f7 40 inch 1080p 60hz lcd hdtv black, denon avr2312ci integrated network av surround receiver, samsung un40eh5300 40 inch 1080p 120cmr led hdtv black, panasonic viera tc p55gt50 55 inch 1080p 600hz full hd 3d plasma tv, samsung un46es6580 46 inch 1080p 120hz 3d slim led hdtv black, epson vs310 projector portable xga 3lcd 2600 lumens color brightness 2600 lumens white brightness rapid setup, westinghouse ew32s5uw 32 inch 720p 60hz slim led hdtv black, samsung un65es8000 65 inch 1080p 240hz 3d slim led hdtv silver, lg 60pa6500 60 inch 1080p 600hz plasma hdtv, mitsubishi wd73642 73 inch 3d dlp home cinema hdtv, epson powerlite 1776w widescreen business projector wxga resolution 1280x800 v11h476020