HDTV - Ultimate Viewing Sensation

marc a asked:


i wanna by a hdtv and i see a lot of good deals on the net but most of them are refurbished. what do i risk of buying one? is there a difference between “refurbished” and “factory renewed”?

Julius

David0018 asked:


I have a Comcast HDTV box, feeding into my Sony Bravia home theatre system via coaxial cable, then to my HDTV via component cable. However I do not get a picture this way. I know I can connect the cable box and the home theatre system via separate component inputs, but is there a way to use both without switching inputs? Thank you!

Christina

icemaster316_2001 asked:


I was wondering what would happen when the hdtv runs out of hrs of life? I read the difference between the lcd and plasma and they were saying 60,000 hrs and then the bulb would have to be replaced? How long do hdtv’s actully last??

Also it is really worth getting the extended warranty or protection plan when you buy it??

Taryn

JD asked:


I am planning on moving to an apartment using my PC as my entertainment center. Using my TV I would like to hook up my Wii and an HDTV tuner. I am assuming that I would need a specific video card to do this. What video card (or features in one) would I need? How can I get the HDTV signal (what type of tuner should I get?) to play on my monitor (my monitor is capable of displaying a HD signal).

Cassie

Capri26 asked:


My boyfriend recently bought the Toshiba hdtv 42hl167 and I want to get him a compatible home theater system. Any suggestions for something that will work with that tv? Thanks!

Evan

Kozsun Huseyin asked:


The Sony bravia hdtv range is another commitment from Sony to be resolute to its Sony style way of working. Sony’s Bravia Hdtv comes in several elegant models, all designed with the best technology in mind, while also producing a Hdtv set which looks great in your home.

Sony has been an industry leader in electronics, and the company is certainly well-known for its introduction of the very first personal portable cassette player - the Walkman. Sony has been leap years ahead with its technology in tv sets. And the Trinitron technology has filtered through the years, getting better and better to ‘WEGA’. Sony now brings us the Bravia range of high definition Tv sets. In fact the Sony Trinitron technology was such a major breakthrough in television technology that in May 1973, Sony became the first Japanese company to receive an Emmy for developing the Trinitron colour Television system.

When the Sony hdtv bravia first was released the range of Bravia hdtv products was priced beyond which most would have been willing to pay. However, as men, women, and children like you and me have seen the benefits of High-definition television technology, more and more inhabitants have purchased a Bravia hdtv set. This has worked to our benefit, as the prices of Sony bravia hd tv sets have reduced in price, and finding a Bravia hdtv at the best prices is fully possible.

Sony Bravia HD Televisions (formerly named the Wega) are some of the company’s most recent products, and you’re sure to find a Sony HD Television that’s right for you! Although these Sony LCD HD Tvs were initially somewhat high-priced, they are somewhat more reasonable now. The Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 is a 40-inch model that retails for close to $2200. Regardless, they do provide some of the best pictures that you can get on a LCD Tv. Although LCD HD Televisions may not quite be able to compete with plasma HD Tv, Sony has certainly done a nice job with the rebranded Bravia line. At cnet.com, the Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 HD Tv got a rating of 7.7 from the editors on a ten-point scale. The Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 also had an average user rating of 8.4 (from 87 users).

::: Where To Buy A Sony hdtv bravia Set? :::

You can buy a Sony bravia set from many places. Local electrical stores stock Sony Bravia range of Hdtv sets. Also online many places sell the Sony hd tv range of Hdtv sets.

Finding a great Sony bravia set for your home is a possiblility. With a crystal clear picture, and a much improved quality of picture, owning a Sony bravia set was only prohibitive to most people due to the high costs. Now the Sony bravia hd tv range of Hdtv sets have come down in price, making it possible for everyone to own a Hdtv set.



Jose

Lance Thorington asked:


Well that is the question that many consumers as themselves. I am making a large purchase, do I want to get a wide screen or a traditional aspect screen. Here are a few things to consider when choosing to buy a widescreen HDTV, a traditional aspect HDTV or regular TV.

Older Analog TVs versus HDTV. Older era televisions are analog televisions unless they have a digital receiver built into them. In February 2009, all television broadcast stations will be required to broadcast in digital. This means analog televisions without digital tuners will be unusable unless they are hooked up to satellite or cable. These are not a good choice to buy. Move along down the row to HD enabled televisions. Luckily enough, all television equipment sold after May 25, 2007 must either contain a digital tuner or be identified at the point of sale as not having one.

LCD or Plasma. HDTV comes in multiple types that can vastly affect price. The liquid crystal display (LCD) type of HDTV dominates the consumer market in small-size to mid-size and is typically cheaper. Plasma television models dominate the consumer market in large-size models. This consideration is generally not an issue when deciding between a wide screen and a traditional aspect. What is a consideration is life expectancy and cost. A widescreen has more visual area that can “burn out.”

Flat Panel Television versus Rear/Front Projection Television. HDTV designs that are plasma or LCD are generally found in the flat panel design. However, you can still find rear projection and front projection HDTVs sold for home theatre systems. In general a wide-screen version will add considerably to the requirements for room size, the total shelf weight and moving restrictions are your overall consideration when making this selection. Unless you have a dedicated home theatre room and plan on never moving again, it’s generally suggested to stay away from Rear or Front Projection wide-screen television.

Widescreen for TV Broadcasts and Movies. Over 90 percent of all broadcasts are in traditional aspect. Most are not in widescreen formatting or have been pre-formatted coming from the broadcaster to fit traditional aspects. If you mostly watch regular television broadcasts and do not routinely use a service provider that has widescreen broadcasts or movies using widescreen aspects, then widescreen is not for you.

Using your Widescreen for Gaming. The beauty of current of having a widescreen for computer gaming is the ability to use the split screen option on many different games without feeling crushed. This is especially true on many First Person Shooter games. If you are an avid gamer, a widescreen HDTV will only enhance your game experience.

Using your HDTV for Work. Here is another example of where the widescreen really can assist the consumer. Some HDTVs are enabled to accept input from computers and can be used as a monitor for your work. You can often get two or three documents on your desktop and view them much easier with a widescreen than on a traditional aspect. If you use your HDTV as both a television and monitor, here is where it can pay off in many ways.

For most consumers, the widescreen HDTVs are the way to go with very little drawback. Unless you are only watching sitcoms or are setting up a home theatre in a small confined space, they are the most versatile aspect. You can watch both traditional aspect and get the full widescreen aspect on the same set of equipment. They are more useful than traditional aspect HDTVs as they can provide additional workspace and even a greater gaming experience.



Ella

Low Jeremy asked:


When you go out looking for the best LCD HDTV, you need to consider this a s being an activity that is more of an art rather than an out and out purchase, because when the first LCD TV hit the market, it was only available in small size, though now it is available in sizes up to even fifty inches in diameter, which makes it all the more necessary to learn about which one to buy and which to ignore. Furthermore, whether you are buying a large screen or one with a small screen, each type will have certain flaws in them.

No Flaws, Or One With Least Number Of Flaws

Thus, the best LCD HDTV would obviously be one that does not have any of these flaws, or the least number of them such as things like not having low contrast ratios, slow refresh rates as well as not wide enough angle of viewing. However, you can easily determine which the best LCD HDTV is if you take simple precautions before buying one, especially by choosing from among big brand names such as Sony, Panasonic, LG, Samsung and Philips as well as Sharp. In fact, you could even include other big names such as computer monitor makers like Gateway and Dell that have also entered into the fray of selling such TVs.

However, the best LCD HDTV need not necessarily be from among the big brand names, since most of these big companies buy their components from small companies, many of them from other countries, which will thus have a direct bearing on the quality of the TV, which means that you need to enquire about this aspect as well before you put your money down on a particular brand.

Nevertheless, there is certainly one thing that will help you decide which the best LCD HDTV is and that is the aspect ratio, which in some TVs (widescreen) are as high as 16 to 9, though beware that some manufacturers may actually simply be stretching the image so that it fits the screen which in turn will result in jagged as well as washed out images. However, the best HD TV will be sure to retain resolution despite the image being stretched and so you need to closely scrutinize the image on the screen to judge this important feature.

Another important feature that can help decide which the best LCD HDTV is, is the angle of viewing, since due to the technology used in making these monitors, sometimes the image becomes invisible from obtuse angles. Still, today contemporary LCD TVs are able to resolve this problem by providing visibility from even as obtuse an angle as 160 degrees.

Lastly, you need to determine which variety of TV suits you the best and decide from among standard definition, enhanced definition as well as from high definition, though you can be sure that the best HDTV would more often than not be one that is of the high definition variety.



Julius

ryan@thesatellitetvguide.com asked:


Satellite HDTV (high definition TV) is all the rage these days, and DISH Network and DIRECTV are broadcasting more and more of their programming in high definition. So how do their HDTV receivers compare? Let’s take a look …

What is HDTV?

HDTV is a television broadcast format that uses a digital signal to produce an image that’s far more detailed than a regular analog TV signal. In fact, an HDTV image is so lifelike it’s like looking at a scene through a window.

In order to get satellite HDTV you need to subscribe to either DISH Network or DIRECTV satellite TV service, and you need the following equipment:

* An HDTV - LCD, plasma, or tube TV.

* An HDTV compatible satellite dish.

* An HDTV satellite receiver.

HDTVs

HDTVs come in a variety of makes and models. You can get an inexpensive tube HDTV for less than $300. LCD and plasma TVs will run you $900 to $30,000. And large-screen projections TVs will set you back $1,000 to $13,000.

Note: For more information on HDTVs click on the links below.

HDTV Satellite Receivers

DISH Network and DIRECTV HDTV receivers feature:

* Digital video with 1080i lines of resolution for the clearest picture available.

* Dolby Digital Surround Sound for three-dimensional audio.

* On-screen programming that allows you to create a list of your favorite channels, and search for programs by name, by actor, or by keyword.

* Outputs that can connect your receiver to your stereo or home theater system for superior sound.

DISH Network will give you a free HDTV receiver when you subscribe to their service, and DIRECTV will give you a free HDTV receiver, after a $99 mail-in rebate, when you sign up with them.

If you want to record your favorite shows in HD format, you can get a combination DVR (digital video recorder) HDTV receiver from DISH Network or DIRECTV that will record up to 200 hours of programming, and store those programs inside your receiver.

For more information on HDTV receivers click on the links below.

HDTV Satellite Dish

DISH Network and DIRECTV will give you a free satellite dish, a free four-TV receiver system, and install your satellite TV system for free when you subscribe to their service. Your installer will even show you how to operate your new system.

HDTV Programming

DISH Network HDTV programming starts at $29.99 a month for 25 HD channels and 75 regular satellite TV channels, and goes up to $79.99 for 25 HD channels and 350 regular channels.

DIRECTV has one HDTV programming package which has seven HD channels for $9.99 a month. In order to get this package you must subscribe to one of their regular programming packages which start at $29.99 for 155 channels.

Bottom Line

When it comes to which HDTV receiver is the best, there’s really not much difference between DISH Network and DIRECTV receivers. Both are state-of-the-art and top-of-the-line.

When it comes to HDTV programming, however, DISH Network has the edge over DIRECTV when it comes to number of HDTV channels and price.

Visit http://www.TheSatelliteTVGuide.com/dish-network-hdtv.htm for more DISH Network HDTV receiver information, ordering information, and their latest special offers. Click on the following link for more DIRECTV HDTV information.

The author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com and has written extensively on DISH Network HDTV receivers.



Kayla