Sunday, May 6, 2007

HDTV: Facts you need to know before buying an HDTV

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HDTV: Facts you need to know before buying an HDTV


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Yahoo's Ben the Gadget Hound lists six must-know facts about HDTVs, which he says most people don't use properly. For example, the seemingly obvious:

Your new HDTV needs an HD feed: Just plugging your regular cable or satellite box into your new HD set won't get you a high-def picture. You'll need to contact your cable or satellite provider and ask for an HD set-top box (satellite subscribers may also have to upgrade their dishes), and you may want to sign up for an HD subscription plan, as well (which typically offer channels like Discovery HD Theater and HDNet).

Before you storm the comments with cries of "Well, duh!", keep in mind a recent study that says nearly half of all HDTV owners don't even have an HD feed. We've offered similar HDTV guides in the past (like this one and this one), but I gotta give props to Ben for this novice-friendly, spot-on list of facts many people just don't seem to know. —Rick Broida

Six Must-Know HDTV Facts [Yahoo! Tech]


 
 

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