subject: High Definition is the Wave of the Future [print this page] As a consumer, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of choices you have when it comes to buying a TV. If you are like me and have trouble making decisions, it is easy to be influenced by the different types of marketing out there. Recently, the choice has gotten a little easier. Network channels have come out and said that they will eventually broadcast their stations in high definition only. This means for you, the potential buyer, that when you buy your next television you should be only looking for one that has that capability. If you dont, then you may soon find that your TV wont work in the near future.
A similar change has taken place in the DVD market. In this market, there were two competitors who make DVD players both vying for business from the DVD industry. In the end, the DVD industry decided that their product looked best using a certain type of player and that they would make their product to conform with that player. This essentially rendered the competing DVD player obsolete.
The same thing has taken place in the world of televisions. People have decided for instance, that they want to watch their sports in high definition. If you have turned on a football or soccer game on regular television recently, you will know why people feel this way. The market has indeed responded to this need and made purchasing a HD television more affordable than ever.
When you finally do make that purchase, it is time to decide on what type of cable you want to have. For me, the choice has been easy. I enjoy watching football and I want to watch every single game. The NFL Sunday Ticket is only offered through satellite TV, so my choice was easy. If you are less enthusiastic about the NFL or other sports, then maybe your decision wont be as simple as mine.
In the end, what you will enjoy from your new TV is the assurance that it will not be outdated for a long time. The cable and DVD companies have decided that they want to broadcast their product in HD and so purchasing a TV with this capability means that you are making a lasting investment. Maybe more improvements will follow, but I think that you will be happy with your purchase for years to come.
There are so many choices between which brands of television to purchase, but just make sure that it is HD. Other than that, the choice is yours. Some people choose to go with a brand they trust regardless of what the salesman says or what poor reviews it has received. My father is one to pick up a magazine that focuses on consumer reports. This gives you feedback from real people who have already gone through what you are considering. Having this type of insight is amazingly beneficial and when you are thinking about spending thousands of dollars on a product. Im sure you wouldnt mind all the help you can get.
