With the advent of digital television, and the ongoing advancements of flat screens -- from plasma, to LCD, to LED there are a lot of buzz words floating around when it comes time to buy a new television. So how do you know what's what, and which one you should purchase?
Analogue television - the big change
In the simplest of terms, analogue television is what you have been watching for the last 20+ years. In the early 2000s, the government decided that the Australian public would gradually change over from free to air analogue, to digital broadcasts. This change is scheduled to take effect as of 2010 and be completed by 2013. What does this mean for you? If you are currently working with an older television, you may be up for some changes. Depending on the age of your television set, you may be looking at simply purchasing a set top box - a receiver of the digital broadcast - or if your television is too old to have the correct connections for a set top box, you may need to purchase a new television.
In the interim
While in the long term the best option to make the most of the digital broadcast is a great high definition television set like a Samsung LCD TV, in the interim, an Standard Definition TV (SDTV) or SDTV set top box can deliver the digital broadcast to your TV, and keep you up to date with what's happening in all your favourite programs. SDTV basically provides a lower resolution picture than high definition television (HDTV) that is suitable to your older style TV set.
HDTV - the new and improved free to air viewing
HDTV - the highest form of digital television, boasts wide screens and resolution that is a vast improvement on anything ever seen in the past. The image clarity and size means you can now view cinema quality programs at home.
Resolution of HDTVs is measured by lines, 1080p being the highest resolution available. The number of lines is followed by a 'p' or 'i'. 'P', meaning progressive scan, provides better quality and is more commonly sold as it processes twice as fast as those with an 'i' (interlaced) label.
With HDTV comes the option to purchase a widescreen television - plasma, LCD or LED. With a built in HDTV tuner, you will not require a set top box, will receive excellent standard broadcasts, a superior quality and clarity of picture, great sound and a movie-like experience.
This new generation of television also offers the opportunity not to just have a corner TV set that hides in one part of the room, but a home theatre. Choose a 22 inch for the spare room, and treat yourself to a 42 inch for the lounge room. There are a range of reputable brands that not only offer a high quality product, but competitive prices and comprehensive warranties.
If it's the best brands you're after, head online and check out LG, Sanyo, Sony Bravia, Panasonic or Samsung LCD. Before deciding on a purchase, do your research, know how much space you have, and how much you are likely to spend. Don't get talked into features you don't need and remember to ask about the warranty. Above all - enjoy your new TV and your high definition viewing experience! Rating For This Article is : 4.5
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