Buying an HDTVCRITICAL: If you are buying a current model HDTV and wish to continue receiving real HD content in the future then the display must have a DVI/HDCP or HDMI connector!
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4:3 versus 16:9 display comparison calculator. Use this to determine what size 16:9 HDTV is comparable to your current 4:3 TV. As an example a 65" 16:9 provides a 53" 4:3 image which is the right display to buy if you are currently using a 50-55" 4:3 display.
http://www.cavecreations.com/tv2.cgi
Of course you can always go even bigger with a front projector
http://www.cavecreations.com/tv2.cgi
Of course you can always go even bigger with a front projector
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I do not recall where this came from but it is a fantastic read for the non-technical
Selling HDTV
For the casual viewer.
1. Can you tell the difference between DVD and all your other sources.
2. If you can tell a difference how important is that to you.
3. DTV makes your local TV stations look like DVD
4. Can you tell a difference between DVD and your local movie theater.
5. If you can tell a difference how important is that to you.
6. HDTV is like having movie theater picture quality in your home.
7. Tell them to buy whatever size display works for their lifestyle.
For those with a little more knowledge, a home theater and likely a videophile.
1. HDTV looks better than DVD on your current TV. The larger the TV the bigger
the difference.
2. HDTV uses Dolby Digital 5.1 that you hook up to your surround receiver.
3. Buy the 16:9 HDTV and you will have it all. Better DVD performance and full
res HDTV.
4. Size matters but so does your lifestyle. Are you a videophile or a TV
watcher?
No numbers, no confusion.
Numbers and facts are used to convince people. Show them some artifacts with
an Avia DVD to educate them. Let your picture and their recognition of quality
be the guide to interest and motivation. Does it really matter if they have an
HDTV when they can't appreciate or see the difference?
Selling HDTV
For the casual viewer.
1. Can you tell the difference between DVD and all your other sources.
2. If you can tell a difference how important is that to you.
3. DTV makes your local TV stations look like DVD
4. Can you tell a difference between DVD and your local movie theater.
5. If you can tell a difference how important is that to you.
6. HDTV is like having movie theater picture quality in your home.
7. Tell them to buy whatever size display works for their lifestyle.
For those with a little more knowledge, a home theater and likely a videophile.
1. HDTV looks better than DVD on your current TV. The larger the TV the bigger
the difference.
2. HDTV uses Dolby Digital 5.1 that you hook up to your surround receiver.
3. Buy the 16:9 HDTV and you will have it all. Better DVD performance and full
res HDTV.
4. Size matters but so does your lifestyle. Are you a videophile or a TV
watcher?
No numbers, no confusion.
Numbers and facts are used to convince people. Show them some artifacts with
an Avia DVD to educate them. Let your picture and their recognition of quality
be the guide to interest and motivation. Does it really matter if they have an
HDTV when they can't appreciate or see the difference?