I know it is TV, but is this all that can be HD? And is the picture really, noticeably different than a normal TV? Are HD and digital the same thing?
Will videos/ DVDs/ old Playstations hooked up to an HD TV be better than with a normal TV, and how much can I get a HD TV for, in the UK? Thanks!
2007-09-30 07:53:45 · 8 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
A decent HDTV will start at around £400, maybe less. HD makes everything look better.
The difference is phenomenal. A normal TV has 288 lines of picture which alternate bewteen odd and even lines to give the illusion of a 576-line image. This is called "interlacing", and the resolution is defined as "576i".
HDTV starts at 720 lines of picture, with the horizontal resolution increased also. Whereas standard-def TV (SDTV) is 720x576, HDTV is 720x1280, but all of those lines of picture are on screen at once, which is known as "progresive scan". So HD is defined as 720p.
1080i can be displayed on a 720p set, creating the illusion of a higher-resolution image. 1080p is best, but only really noticeable on sets 46" or above.
It is said that if you sit three screen heights away from an HDTV, it's like looking out of a window.
Now, HDTV makes everything look better, but does show up signal weaknesses, and doesn't make old stuff like PS2 "HD". To get an HD picture, you need Sky HD, an Xbox 360 or PS3 plugged in though component, HDMI or VGA.
Blu-ray and HD DVD look amazing. Anyone who can't see the difference has probably not got anything HD hooked up to it, and Sky HD isn't true HD. And 50% of PS3 owners don't use an HDMI cable to connect to their HDTVs apparently, so don't get an HD picture anyway.
Digital is a different kettle of fish: it allows more detailed information to be transferred in a smaller package, and gives much better clarity. DVDs are digital, for example, and digital sound is better than analogue, crisper and cleaner.
Hope that helps.
2007-09-30 08:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by Joker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HDTv's will really only show clearer and better pictures when having an HD signal through an HDMI cable because it has a higher bandwidth. 2 of the 3 next gen systems come with HDMI cable hook ups. So those saying they do not see much difference are not watching it on the right type of hook-up. DVD's do look clearer than on a Standard Def. T.v. Old Playstations, probably not. As well as videos (might be a bit clearer). Standard cable hook-ups through a coaxial cable will look a tad bit sharper but will not be anything special without going to a digital service provider that can provide you with HD service.
HD greatly increases the number of lines/pixels on the screen. 480 interlaced/progressive, 720 i/p, 1080 i/p are the usual definitions with 1080 P being claimed as FULL HD.
I'd suggest reading through the two links below for more information. No clue on prices seeing I am in the United States.
2007-09-30 08:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by thekid8907 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I install HD satellite systems for a living and it is really noticeable. The video tends to look 3d instead of the old fashion 2d look. HD and digital is not the same. The way you can tell if any equipment is an HD player is look at the connections on any unit. The regular RCA connections have a yellow, white, red jacks. This is NOT for an HD signal. If it has a GREEN, BLUE, RED connections than it is an HD signal. If your device (vcr, dvd, game consoles) have these jacks than you will be able to view in HD if your HDTV has the same GREEN, BLUE, RED inputs. There is also a HDMI input on most newer HD tv that is also a HD signal. Hope this helps.
2007-09-30 13:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by kaselectronics 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is very important to know, that the human eye cannot distinguish the difference between standard definition pictures and high definition pictures on small television screens.
Most people who feel that HD is no better than SD are using small TV screens. You need a 32" screen at the very least (and preferably 37" or larger) to actually be able to see the staggering improvement that HD gives. Hi-def is designed for large television screens.
2007-09-30 10:08:53 · answer #4 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking of a new TV soon,and will be interested in answers to this question. In the meantime, here's a link to the BBC answer!
2007-09-30 08:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Norah B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if u have a plasma tv is makes the color and graphics better i have 6 plasma through out my house in california and its really great
2007-09-30 08:18:22 · answer #6 · answered by *Lily* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have a HD tv... its not as great as very ones saying... really... The picture looks differnet... but that's it...
2007-09-30 08:00:26 · answer #7 · answered by Moi 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the picture is slightly clearer and brighter, not much difference
2007-09-30 08:01:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋