subject: A Satellite Subscription is Your Best HD Choice [print this page] A Satellite Subscription is Your Best HD Choice
Life is all about choices when you think about it. Without suitable options to choose from, you could very well end up short-changing yourself without ever even realizing it. No where is this more apparent than with home entertainment. It's important that your entertainment be up to par too because you need a good way to unwind after a long and stressful day at work. Although you have a few choices that can potentially fulfill your high definition needs, only one makes sense in all the right ways, and you should sign up for it as soon as you can.
The best example of something that doesn't make sense is over-the-air broadcasting. First of all, it might not even be available in high definition. Not all locations have mandated that their signals even be digital, so you can't expect too much. Even if they do broadcast a digital signal, their idea of cutting edge might actually be a hack. Often times they will use the same old camera equipment and merely convert that low quality video into a format that appears to be something that it's not. The truth is that a lot of detail would be missing thanks to the fact that the source wasn't very good to begin with. Besides the previously mentioned items though, over-the-air broadcasting isn't trying to be the end-all be-all home entertainment solution anyway. They're just trying to deliver the local news, some local sports, soap operas, and a few reality TV shows. For them, that would be mission accomplished and anything else would be icing on the cake.
Bluray players attempt to offer a high-quality option, and for the most part they do a good job. They're so good that sometimes it can feel like you're actually at the movies. If you've got an excellent sound system to go with your large LCD screen, it could be even better than the movies because nothing beats the comfort of your couch at home and the convenience of being able to get snacks whenever you want. Unfortunately, there's a fairly hefty price tag associated with this kind of entertainment. First of all, the player itself can be upwards of several hundred dollars. Second of all, each movie is going to be $20 a piece and any decent collection needs to have dozens of them. Although this is a high-quality high definition option, it can add up fast and it can be a hassle to keep your collection up to date, which doesn't make it ideal.
Your best bet is to get a satellite subscription. It's affordable, hassle-free, and it will give you the kind of programming you need. You can get access to hundreds of channels that feature everything from the latest blockbuster movies, to reality TV, to foreign language programming, and even your favorite sports games taking place all over the country. And you can expect it all to be broadcast in the highest definitions available. Although your TV may have been starved for good entertainment choices now, with a satellite subscription it won't be hungry anymore.
