Sunday, November 30, 2008

HDTV

By Jimmy Johnson

I bought a new TV back in July because I love sport generally and the Olympics in particular. Now I knew I wanted something big screen so as to really enhance my Beijing experience but the choice to go just that bit further with HD was the best decision of all.

HDTV stands for "high definition television", and it broadcasts its signals at a higher resolution than regular televisions. Not only that, but it broadcasts digitally. Get ready to feel like you're at the movies. You will have a viewing ratio of 16:9. This means that the screen is 16 units wide and nine units high. With a television resolution of 1920 x 1080, you'll feel like you are at the movies. Most television broadcasts are in high definition, so why not view them the way they were meant to be seen?

It was genuinely the next best thing to being in Beijing. From the opening ceremony with its torch-bearer running in 'slo-mo' around the whole stadium to the underwater tumble turns of Micheal Phelps, every screening was a joy. It was a whole screen experience too. Without those nuisance black bars top and bottom of the screen.

Here come the science bits; Thanks to the greater bandwidth the color definition on a HDTV will be more lifelike. Images will be between two and five times more detailed. The scanning lines are nearly invisible. Add to it 'surround sound' stereo and your viewing experience is nearly complete. HDTV is mostly broadcast in surround sound. For the serious sports fan there is no real competition.

When you are out there picking up your new HDTV, why not purchase a new surround sound package, as well? You will love your new set and all your friends will want to watch the game at your house. What are you waiting for? Get your new HDTV and begin your all new viewing experience. - 15485

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