| Have you ever watched a movie on a regular TV | | | | television using this type of signal are of low |
| set, and then watched the same movie on an | | | | resolution. Simply put, the picture is just not as sharp |
| HDTV? If so, you would have noticed a huge | | | | and view is restricted. |
| difference! On the HDTV viewing, you see and notice | | | | Not only do HDTV's offer superb picture quality, but |
| things you've never seen before, even if you've seen | | | | HD sound is second to none. This is because Dolby |
| the same movie several times! The colors are | | | | Digital surround sound comes standard with HDTV. |
| brighter, backgrounds are clearer, and details are | | | | So, not only does watching an HDTV remind you of |
| better defined. HDTV is like looking out an open | | | | a movie theater, it also has the sound system to |
| window, whereas in comparison, standard TV is | | | | further enhance the experience. |
| almost like looking through a glass soda bottle. | | | | Along with better quality picture and sound, HDTV's |
| Because of CRT (cathode ray tube) technology, TV | | | | are quite easily integrated with your computer. They |
| is often referred to as "the tube". After watching | | | | are able to easily communicate directly with one |
| HDTV, watching standard TV is almost like trying to | | | | another through the use of a type of data |
| view through one! | | | | compression software such as MPEG-2. Once this |
| HDTV, or High Definition Television, offers precision | | | | software is successfully installed, a whole new world |
| sound, original film quality picture resolution, and a | | | | of multimedia technology is literally at your fingertips! |
| wider, better detailed panoramic view. This is made | | | | For instance, CD-R applications can be transmitted to |
| possible by the use of true digital signal which is | | | | an HDTV, as well as HDTV programs can be |
| transmitted via satellite or cable directly to your unit. | | | | downloaded onto your computer. Either way, the |
| You'll notice that not only does HDTV offer | | | | picture resolution is top notch and the signal is stable. |
| extraordinary picture clarity and sound, but the scope | | | | Lastly, HDTV's are more affordable than one might |
| of the picture just like watching a movie on the "big | | | | assume. There are many different ways to buy or |
| screen", inside a real movie theater! | | | | finance an HDTV system. Some companies offer |
| The use of digital signal is what separates HDTV | | | | money-saving offers both in-store and online. Some |
| from your common television set. The reason why | | | | of these include rebate programs; others include |
| there is such a notable difference between the two | | | | special deals, extra gifts or incentive packages |
| is that conventional televisions operate on analog | | | | offering items such as hundreds of dollars in gift |
| signal. Digital signals are much faster, meaning images | | | | cards. There are both in-store and online promotions |
| are is refreshed more rapidly, therefore providing | | | | as well as savings with shipping and delivery. Bottom |
| superb picture resolution. Analog signals are much | | | | line, HDTV is affordable for almost any budget and |
| slower. As a result, the images produced by a | | | | well worth every penny! |