What is HDTV? Reviews of the Best HDTV - Sony CRT:

HDTV stand for high definition television. HDTV is capable of delivering 1125 lines of resolution having over five times the video information than that of a conventional NTSC-type TV set. With more networks broadcasting in HDTV, more tv's in the stores are coming equipped with the capacity to view the HD signals. In 2010 all broadcasts will be in high definition, therefore, it's time to upgrade your current tv to receive the better transmissions. The best HDTV's are made by Samsung, Panasonic, and LG. Sony has been left behind in this field. Plasma HDTVs are cheaper than the LCD models, but plasmas are losing steam in the market and may lose out to the LCD tv's sooner than later. I have 2 plasmas and 1 LCD in my house. An HDTV is perfect for movie or sports fans. I find that ESPN and other sports channels carry almost all broadcasts in high definition (HD) so having a television that shows it best is the way to go.

Best Plasma HDTV:

Ok, I own 2 plasmas (both from Panasonic), but Samsung is certainly another brand to consider in this category. 40 inch HDTV's are really affordable as you can find them for roughly $500. Want the best HDTV Under $1000? Panasonic offers several 50 inch 1080p plasmas that are priced right at $1000. Do you need a 1080p set? I have found that the picture quality is only slightly better on my 1080p versus the older 720p models from Panasonic. If you are only interested in the best quality, then go with 1080p, as the pricing difference between the 2 categories is slowly becoming a non-existent issue. Which models are the best? Consider the Samsung PN42C450, the Panasonic TC-P54G25, or the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25. Instead of having to buy another one in a year or two, go with the larger 50 inch and 54 inch screens available from most manufacturers. I have bought them online at Amazon, in Costco, and one at Best Buy. All offer great prices, especially during the holiday season. You can browse the best selling plasma HDTVs here.

Best LCD HDTV:
LCD flat panel screens are much like the thin plasma tv's. They are wall mountable, although these days more people are putting them on stands than on walls. They do have higher resolutions than plasmas which makes for a more enjoyable viewing experience. The 1920 x 1080 resolution HDTVs displays great black levels (movie watchers will love this). With the highest picture quality (at least at the time of this release) on the market, LCD televisions are reasonably priced as years of competing with the plasma models. Consumer Reports does a twice yearly report on LCD HDTV's but the top models change so often we recommend going online to Amazon and checking out the most popular LCD HDTV's here. Amazon keeps their database up to date 24/7 and you can read dozens of owner reviews for each particular model. Compare specs, learn about the features, and price shop.

Best Rear Projection HDTV - Sony:

The rear projection televisions are mostly a thing of the past, but some show good qualty HD programming when put to the test. The Sony KDS-R50XBR1 seems to win all reviews with a 50 inch screen ($3000), but at the same time it is almost 20 inches deep which makes storing the tv a thing in itself. The 50-inch Sony TV has the highest resolution currently possible for HDTV (1920 x 1080 pixels), so you'll see more image detail than with other TVs. Sony adds lots of extra features to this model which make viewing television a pleasure. If you want a flat, lighter tv, then perhaps this is not for you. RECOMMENDED - We suggest going with the Mitsubishi models since they have such great owner reviews to back up their quality and price for what you get. See all the top rated Mitsubishi rear projection HDTVs.

When will HDTV become available on all channels?

If you are like me and subscribe to Comcast cable for my television needs, you realize that almost all channels are now available in HD format. Sure, you can still find the non-HD channels for network programming and such, but the future holds that sooner or later only HD programming will be available on ESPN, TBS, ABC, ... you name it. Your older non-HDTVs will not get the programs you want to watch. Eventually you will be forced to buy a new HDTV in order to watch sports or regular shows on television. It's estimated that 50% of the U.S. population already has at least 1 HDTV in their homes (as of 2010), so we strongly recommend you look into one of these tv's.

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