High Definition TV
To learn more about High Definition television (HDTV) we spoke to Anthony Heywood, QVC's very own Home Electronics expert.
So, what is High Definition Television?
It's the biggest revolution in TV quality since we switched from black and white to colour. Instead of the current 625 lines of quality that you currently get with digital and analogue sets, you'll get anywhere between 720 and 1080 lines - that's potentially almost double the definition you now get. We're talking about a quality you've literally never seen before on a TV.
So what does this mean to the person watching a HDTV?
The difference will really be with Sky's HD service. You'll get much brighter, sharper pictures - you have to see it to believe it! Sports fans will be able to watch football, tennis and rugby matches with pictures as clear as if you were there. You'll be able to enjoy lots of Sky One programmes in the new format - watching your favourites dramas won't ever be the same again. There'll also be two movie channels with a better-than-cinema picture, as well as arts and theatre - so there's something for everyone.
The BBC also has plans to start HDTV services, although not in the near future.
So why should customers buy into HDTV?
If you're a big TV watcher, the main reason is that you'll get to take advantage of the revolution early, especially if you're already thinking of upgrading. The differences in price between a normal TV and a HDTV are getting really competitive now - it's worth paying a little bit extra to know that your TV isn't going to go out of date any time soon.
Also, most people are buying bigger TVs and the bigger the TV, the more you're going to notice the jump in picture quality.
And are there other advantages apart from TV?
If you're into computer games, the Xbox 360 is HD Ready, as is the Playstation 3, so you can take advantage of the jump in quality interactively. HD-DVD and Blu Ray players offer great visuals across a wide and growing number of movies. Plus, with new DVD recorders using special Upscaling technology, you'll also be able to enjoy standard DVDs at HD quality too - another great bonus.
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