subject: A Clearer Picture: Why Invest in HDTV Right Now [print this page] A Clearer Picture: Why Invest in HDTV Right Now
Making moves in terms of technology can be a bit nerve-wracking for those who aren't gleefully thumbing through the pages of consumer or tech-oriented publications. For one thing, there's all of the jargon. The fact that the entire world of entertainment could essentially boil down to knowing what it means when more things can fit into a single pixel is sort of disconcerting for anyone who prefers to simply flip on a television and enjoy a film or favorite show. But when it comes to the difference in quality between a regular television set and the world of HDTV, it is actually significant enough that even those who are too tired to read up on the stats should consider diving in and making the switch sooner rather than later.
For one thing, the world of high definition technology is not as new and as scary as some might think. The first high definition television sets were rolled out back in 1998, which is a considerable chunk of time ago. This means that consumers can count on finding more reasonably priced sets these days, and ones that do a whole lot more than the first models that were out there. And unlike the formative years of high definition programming, when it was possible for customers to pick up a set, plug everything in, and be confounded with a low-quality image on the screen, these days the devices that are out there make it pretty much foolproof to upgrade the entertainment situation in mere moments.
One big reason to consider a move to HDTV right now in the world of entertainment at home is the fact that it is no longer possible to enjoy an analog signal with anything, satellite tv or cable or rabbit ears. Because the entire country has made the move to a digital signal, the fact is that all television is now on the same wavelength as the high definition experience, since it's all already digital. While this does not mean that people already automatically have a high definition picture, it does mean that people are already used to the digital picture experience. And because of this, people often see a clearer image and are impressed with the ability of a channel to show a film without the black bar widescreen problem.
Now, imagine a television set that costs the same amount as one that exists in the house already, except with the ability to provide more image area, a significantly larger number of pixels per inch, and a higher resolution that makes all kinds of entertainment far more enjoyable. This is the actual situation in place these days with high definition television. Whether it's watching the big game on a Sunday or enjoying a film at home rather than heading to the local theater, it's also possible to save big when it comes to investing in a better television experience. After all, if there's a great picture quality at home, there's no reason to go elsewhere and waste money on the experience of shelling out cash for snacks and a big screen.
