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Is HDTV an Expensive Proposition


With the popularity of HDTV or high definition television on the rise, more consumers are making the switch. Broadcasters are also seeing the benefits of high definition and broadcast in both analog and digital. High definition television and cable often cost much more than traditional TV and cable. Consumers wonder if HDTV is an expensive proposition.

High definition television began its rise to popularity as the FCC announces that all analog televisions would be obsolete in 2006. The government gave broadcasters channels to broadcast in analog and high definition. Broadcasters embraced the challenge and experimented with digital.

For viewers, the high definition viewing is not easy. An analog television cannot broadcast digital. So, for consumers the only choice is to either purchase a special adapter to make analog work with digital or to purchase a special high definition television. The special adapter will cost around $100.

Currently, most television owners have analog television. HDTV sets that are available are for the most part big screen and are quite expensive. Most HDTV sets that are available for sale are big screen and they are generally expensive. Smaller-screened televisions with digital capabilities are slated to hit the market in 2007. It is estimated that only about 30 million televisions in the United States have digital tuners, out of the several hundred million sets already installed in homes.

So, how much will it cost for consumers to go to high definition when the time comes? First, when consumers convert to high definition, any old cable provider will not work. Viewers must subscribe to a digital cable service that offers HDTV. Many viewers are disappointed to find that not only is the picture not any better than the standard cable service, but many channels do not come in HDTV. This service is generally higher in cost than standard cable.

When shopping for a HDTV set, it is recommended that consumers research the product before hitting the electronics stores. With all of the new technology, buying a new television is not like it used to be. The days of simply picking a TV for the brand name and size are over. HDTV can be confusing. There are many different types, brands and sizes to choose from. Ask questions about what is available and shop around.

The choices for HDTV are staggering. Consumers can purchase plasma, LCD (liquid crystal display), DLP (digital light processing) or LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon), which are all types of monitors. There are also projection displays to consider. They also come in LCD, DLP, and LCOS. Many viewers prefer the wall display monitor that either plasma or LCD offers. But, these are usually the most expensive of the high definition sets, especially the ones that are sized between 40 to 70 inches. Lower on the cost spectrum, but equally good, are the LCD displays that are sized at 42 inches and under.

Also, before making any purchase on a new HDTV set, check the warranty. Most high definition sets come with a one-year warranty, which is good. Also, take into consideration the cost of extended warranties that most electronic stores offer. These sets can be a major purchase. A standard plasma television should last around seven years. An extended warranty is usually good between three and four years. An extended warranty may be a good purchase.

Something else to consider before spending a lot of money on a new HDTV set is how long the technology will last. With the technology changing quickly and offering better performance in TVs, spending thousands of dollars for a TV that may last only seven years, might not be wise. As the popularity rises, the prices will come down on HDTV sets making them more available to the general public.

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