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| Posted: December 14, 2007 |
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Starting Monday December 17, the NewsHour began broadcasting in HDTV-- high-definition television. While this gives viewers a bigger and better picture, it provides an array of challenges for our newsroom. To better explain what you're seeing and why, NewsHour staff answered your questions. |
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| Mary E. O'Connor of Cupertino, Calif., asks: |
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| What should one look for in buying a new TV for both digital and HD transmissions? |
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| Steve Howard responds: |
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The advice I gave my elderly parents was to find a set which fits your decor and space, make sure it is capable of receiving the format you wish to view (i.e., HD) and that you can afford it. I recently saw a 30-inch HD set at a franchise store for under $500. This is not much more than I spent for my last analog, SD set and 30 inches fits right where my old set was. Obviously, you also need to consider how you will receive HD signals and get that infrastructure in place (i.e., cable upgrade or new HD antenna). |
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| Chris Dee responds: |
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In some respects it is a personal choice and preference. There are many sets out on the market and the experience is different from one type to the next. I personally prefer LCD over Plasma because of the look and the response in the picture. However, some people prefer rear screen projection instead. From a technical perspective, look for a set that is somewhat modular- lots of inputs (for additional devices), I recommend an internal ATSC tuner, and last consider how you plan on receiving your programming - such as Satellite, Cable, Off the Air (broadcast transmission) or perhaps even a fiber service such as FIOS. And of course don't forget cost, size, and color of the set to make sure it meets your viewing environment needs. |
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