How To tell if Tv is HD?

Question

Just looking around for like normal size tv's like 51cm or so
how would I tell if is A HD TV?
I know the set top boxes (Or the good ones) need a HD Tv so just need to know how tell if tv is a HD before i buy.

2. Are They expernvie??

Is there way tell say looking at say the TV without the manual? If am walking around looking at the tv's what kind of slot things will it have??
What is average cost of one??

Answer 1

the best way to tell if it has an HD tuner build in is if it has DVI or HDMI connections on it, since those are the high def video components. Component video RBG doesn't make a high def TV as many televisions now have it because of the growing number of DVD players with those hookups. Look on the back of the TV if possible.

Try to get an LCD if it is under 40 inches...if it's bigger only then consider a plasma or DLP.

As for cost, it depends...DLPs are usually cheaper, but they are bulky. Next are LCD, then Plasma.

Answer 2

As you may know broadcasters in the United States are required to discontinue all analog television broadcasting as of 2009 February 18. However, this does not mean that consumers must use HDTV displays if they wish to watch digital television (DTV) programming [1] – a new ATSC compliant digital TV, or ATSC/DTV compliant converter box (set-top box) or DBS receiver is the minimum requirement. Of the 30 allowed compression formats in the ATSC DTV Standard, of which only 7 are considered high definition, broadcasters are free to choose whichever format they wish to use for DTV broadcasting, many will likely use a 720×480 format, i.e., the same resolution as current DVD-Video discs.

Furthermore, when it comes to broadcasters you may not be getting what you’d expect when it comes to HDTV. [2][3]

To compound the problem not all display manufacturers are producing true HD compliant displays. [4][5]

At the present time the only displays or display technologies that appeal to me are 3-chip LCOS displays (such as Sony’s SXRD and JVC’s HD-ILA,) triluminous LED backlit, 120 Hz LCDs, and plasma displays based on Pioneer’s new waffle-like, deep cell pixel structure design, such as their Elite PRO-FHD1 or PDP-5000EX. Otherwise, I am looking forward to a few promising new display technologies such as OLED and SED (in spite of Canon’s recent legal setbacks,) which should have a major impact in the consumer electronics marketplace if all goes well.

At the present time I highly recommend that consumers wait at least 6 to 12 months before making any substantial HD video purchases. By that time hopefully improved display technologies and better video processing chips will become available, along with better evaluation tools [6] to assist consumers in making an informed purchasing decision. (Note: the best solution to help consumers and prospective buyers avoid spending money on inadequate or substandard HDTVs is to use Silicon Optix’s HD HQV Benchmark DVD.)
 

Answer 3

HD waiting is great (I even have one). in simple terms pay attention you could want a separate container to observe HDTV. in case you have cable or satellite tv for pc, your provider will many times hire you one. For antenna television you will could purchase an ATSC tuner. i offered one years in the past for approximately $a hundred (HD). - 17R3W

Answer 4

Hi! There are at least two commercial transmit ion of high tech TV; one of them is HDTV the other one is DT. If you plug any air-antenna to any HDTV's tuner and see on screen picture saying: 480i, 1080i, etc., Be sure it is a high tech TV. Most of them give info about tech they are using to transmit.

Answer 5

HD TVs should have the LETTERS "HD" on the front of the set.....

My 51 inch projection TV is about $900 US.....

That's about 500 pounds.....

Answer 6

It will either have a hdtv logo somewhere on it or you could just look at the manual and that will tell you also. Also hdtv's now are cheaper than ever so go buy one and enjoy.