| If this doesn't get you excited, then nothing will. LCD | | | | but still of considerably lower quality than an LCD TV- |
| TVs have become all the rage and there is nothing | | | | HD-TV set. Since the FCC has mandated that all |
| better than a big screen TV. And when you couple | | | | television sets eventually switch from analog to digital, |
| LCD TV with HD TV, look out. An amazing physical | | | | you should know the differences between the |
| display combined with a fantastic output. This is what | | | | different types of digital TVs. |
| is happening in LCD TV technology today. | | | | Here are some tips. When looking to purchase an |
| If you are like most people looking to replace your TV, | | | | HD-TV, remember to compare the difference in |
| you've probably been paying close attention to High | | | | picture resolution, audio features, and pixels. HD-TV |
| Definition Television sets (HD-TV). Unlike the previous | | | | requires a minimum of 720 horizontal scanning lines |
| generation of TV, which used analog signals to | | | | (enhanced definition TV, while considerably higher than |
| transmit information, HD-TVs use digital signals to | | | | standard definition TV, only features a minimum of 480 |
| transmit a signal and receive and display information | | | | scanning lines) and the resolution on an HD-TV is |
| directly on the television set. The HD-TVs also use a | | | | 1920×1080 compared to enhanced definition TV, |
| High-Resolution digital television set and Dolby Digital | | | | which only has a resolution of 1280×780. |
| surround sound. The combination of the two creates | | | | When you experience a HD-TV image and then |
| incredible pictures and sounds - the best available on | | | | compare it to other TVs' technology on the market, |
| the market to date. HD-TV television offers viewers a | | | | the difference will be clear. With "HD" everything looks |
| level of detail they haven't seen before: including a | | | | and sounds far more realistic than on any other type |
| resolution about five times higher than that of analog | | | | of system. We think that once you see a big screen |
| TV. | | | | LCD TV with HD-TV, the choice will be clear. |
| The main thing to remember when you are shopping | | | | This is just the tip of the iceberg when looking for a |
| for HD-TV set is that just because a television is | | | | HD LCD TV. In fact, many of the most important tips |
| "digital" it does not mean it is necessarily "HD-TV | | | | haven't been mentioned here. Learn about LCD TVs |
| compatible". There are two levels below the HD level | | | | before making a purchase. |
| (standard definition TV and enhanced definition TV), | | | | Article written by Linda Harrison. |
| both of which are vastly better than analog televisions | | | | |