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Many people are still confused about certain things when it comes to HDTV. This confusion has led to lots of people spending far more than they should have spent when buying their HDTV. And this has also led some people to buy what's not as good as what they ought to have bought.
Below are some answers to frequently asked questions about HDTV:
• What is HDTV? HDTV is acronym for Higher Definition Television. It is different from EDTV (Enhanced Definition Television) and it's different from SDTV (Standard Definition Television).
• How much does a good HDTV set cost? You can get a good HDTV for a little less than $2,000 to over $3,000. It all depends on what you can afford and the kind of picture and sound quality that you are satisfied with.
• Is it best to buy HDTV set online or offline? It's better to buy your HDTV online because it's likely to be cheaper than buying offline. The online stores don't have overhead and other such costs as the offline stores do, so they are prepared to sell at discounts.
• What other HDTV equipment do I need? To receive HDTV, you will certainly need a television that is HDTV compatible. You will also need an HDTV antenna or in some cases a satellite TV dish.
• Can my old TV serve as HDTV? Of course not. The best way to get high picture and sound quality from viewing HDTV channels is with a HDTV compatible television.
• Where can I get the HDTV programming? You can get HDTV programming from either DIRECTV, DISH Network or Sky Angel. For all of these, their subscriptions are always between $19.99 to $29.99 each month for dozens of channels.
• But I can do without an HDTV, can't I? Sure you can. But with the incredibly amazing advantages of an HDTV, it won't be long before most people will be forced to make the switch, including you.