What is HDTV

[MI6]

I'm looking for internet link where is explained all about "HDTV" , what is HDTV, main difference comparing to Analog and Digital TV, etc......
Regards.

[SanderMan]

This Wikipedia page is ok.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDTV

[offline]

There is an excellent overview posted in jpg form at http://convopit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9590
..but you have to sign up.

[yoda313]

The long and short of it is similar in approach to the leap from vhs to dvd. Going from analog tv to hdtv is a truly amazing experience.

I've only done it on a pc basis but am still impressed. Sports especially. The clarity is super sharp. No ghosting, no warping, if you get a decent signal its all or nothing - perfect picture or no picture, nothing in between. Though thats only for Over the air antenna reception - you can get high def cable or satellite and have a constant signal.

Plus some channels have 5.1 but many are still stereo only - depends on the broadcaster.

But yes there are many guides available online to give you the technical details.

[SingSing]

Did a bit of searching. For over the air HDTV broadcast, the cheapest set top box I can find is this $99 model.

See : http://www.sylvaniaconsumerelectronics.com/products/stb/stb.html

[drstew]

SingSing,

Where can you buy the Sylvania 6900DTE for $99?

[SingSing]

I could not find the shopping/auction link, but I found this on AVS forum :

I just purchased the Sylvania 6900DTE as-is... as the final display unit from Fry's Electronics for $150. It came without packaging or documentation... but with the remote plus a six foot DVI cable that was on the shelf near the STB.

This is another one at $159.00 : http://www.epvision.com/?gclid=CNGh4-HQlIcCFRAMHgodmk5CvA

[Epicurus8a]

You can find a wealth of information at crutchfield.com.

These are the TV's rated by "a leading consumer reporting agency." (Prices are retail.)

Rear Projection TVs:

JVC HD-61FH96 $3200 61"
Sony SXRD Grand Wega KDS-R60XBR1 $3200 60"
Sharp 56DR650 $2500 56"
Toshiba Cinema Series 62MX195 $3000 62"
Sony Grand Wega KDF-E50A10 $1700 50"*
Toshiba TheaterWide HD 52HM95 $1800 52"
JVC HD-52G886 $2000 52"
JVC HD-56G786 $2000 56"
Sony Grand Wega KDF-E55A20 $2000 55"
Mitsubishi WD-52627 $2500 52"
RCA Scenium Profiles HD61THW263 $4200 61"
Toshiba TheaterWide 52HMX95 $2400 52"
JVC HD-61Z886 $2500 61"
Samsung HL-R5678W $2500 56"
RCA Scenium HD50LPW175 $1800 50"
Mitsubishi WD-62827 $3800 62"
Samsung HL-R5067W $1600 50"
Mitsubishi WD-52528 $2000 52"
Toshiba TheaterWide HD 52HM84 $1700 52"
Samsung HL-R5667W $2000 56"
Samsung HL-R6168W $2800 61"


*I own the Sony KDF-E50A10 and love it. While I'd prefer a slightly larger screen, this unit weighs only 75lbs. Most of the other TVs weigh much more.


Plasma TVs:

Panasonic TH-50PX500U $4250 50"
Panasonic TH-50PX50U $3350 50"
Panasonic TH-42PX50U $2410 42 "
Hewlett-Packard Pavilion PL5000N $4000 50"
Panasonic TH-42PX500U $2870 42"
Pioneer PureVision PDP-5060HD $3900 50"
Mitsubishi PD-5065 $4500 50"
Dell W4200HD $2100 42"
Pioneer Elite PRO-930HD $4800 43 "
Hitachi UltraVision CineForm 55HDT52 $4200 55"
Philips 42PF9630A $2000 42"
LG 42PX4D $2400 42"
JVC PD-42X776 $3500 42"
Zenith Z50PX2D $2700 50"
Philips 50PF9630A $2700 50"
Hitachi 42HDF52 $2000 42"
LG 50PX4DR $3900 50"
Philips 50PF9830A $2900 50"
Dell W5001C $3100 50"
Maxent MX-42XM11 $1500 42 "
Samsung HP-R4252 $2000 42"
Maxent MX-50X2 $2800 50"
Proview MH-422HU $2500 42"



Basicly, measure your viewing distance then divide by 5 (good), 4 (better) or 3 (best) to determine the screen height** best suited for you based on your viewing room and wallet.

** not the diagonal measurement.