...It was very easy to buy a new television a decade ago, since we had limited options. You could have easily bought a new television for your family with a quick trip to your local consumer electronics store. However, things have changed now. In the last few decades, television has undergone some astounding transformations. Today, you have an extensive range of televisions with better picture quality, sound, and sizes. When it comes to the latest innovations in television technology, nothing can beat the High Definition television (HDTV).
HDTV became available in the market in late 90’s. Since then, it has been becoming popular increasingly. It offers an unmatched experience of watching television, and is available in multiple sizes, styles and colors. However, what makes a HDTV unreachable to common people is its heavy price tag. Therefore, if you are planning to buy a HDTV, be prepared to spend a lot of money. Even if money is not an issue for you, do not rush out to the stores in a hurry. Before you buy a new HDTV, you have to make out a vast array of decisions.
Buying a HDTV can seem an intimidating task. There are so many types on the market with different type of features and specifications, which make your decision-making process an uphill task. Nevertheless, you need not get into panic mode. This e-book will help you all through the way by providing you reliable and useful information. It will help you Identify the entire essential details to consider, and will make your search quick and painless. It will not only make buying your HDTV easy for you but also pleasurable, until you do not receive your credit card bills, of course. The manual contains some untold secrets related to HDTV you should consider before buying one...

...DLP Technology
DLP technology is also winning the hearts of many buyers. A wide range of HDTV sets with DLP technology are available in the market. Their picture quality differs with the price and the company that manufactures it. However, DLP technology comes with one minor hitch. A few buyers have reported to come across short stripes of color on their TV screens, especially while viewing bright pictures or images of black fields. However, the manufacturers are in the process of upgrading this technology in order to overcome such minor pitfalls. One should be able to have access to the advanced versions by 2007.
HDTVs based On Screen Width
Before shopping for HDTV, one has to decide between a wide screen TV and a normal size TV. HDTVs with a wide screen have a display ratio of 16:9, while the normal ones have a ratio of 4:3. The image seen in a normal sized TV is mainly square shaped. But the image appearing in wide screen TV appears to be in rectangular form. Wide screen HDTV is akin to the screens used in movie halls and DVDs. It is also the customary configuration for HDTV signals. Wide screen TVs are gaining popularity rapidly. The production of 4:3 format screens is about to be scrapped. TV manufacturers are all set to concentrate on wide screen TVs now. You have to note that Plasma TVs and LCDs are available only in wide screen formats.
Lifespan of Plasma TV
Most of the Plasma TV manufacturers claim their product lifespan to be around 50,000-60,000 hours. This comes to around 20 years. However, even if we consider 30,000 hours, then considering the average TV viewing hours in an American household, which amounts to about 8-9 hours daily, a Plasma TV can work without any flaws for at least 10 years. And after that, the TV loses 50% of its brightness, similar to any standard TV.
HDTVs are manufactured in many sizes, ranging from 13 inches to 85 inches. There are many leading TV companies that manufacture HDTVs. Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, RCA, Sharp, JVC, Pioneer, Mitsubishi, and Magnavox are some of the big names that boast of producing at least one type of HDTV sets...

...Basic of the Setup process
Following are some of the basic considerations before you finally setup your new HDTV in your room.
Screen Size and Room Size
Match the screen size of your new HDTV set with the size of the room. Make sure that the setup allows you to sit at a comfortable viewing distance. You should be neither too close nor too far from the TV. A comfortable viewing distance is about twice the diagonal screen size, and one and half times if your HDTV is a front projection type. For example, for a 40-inch screen, the comfortable viewing distance is approximately six and a half feet.
Room Lighting
The room light plays a very important role on the viewing quality of your HDTV. Make sure that you have placed your HDTV at a place where in daytime windows do not shine light onto the screen of the TV. Make sure that the reflection of lamps or bulbs do not appear on the TV screen during the night or when the room is illuminated...