| As the gap between price & HD-clarity tightens, you may be getting ready to make the leap to HD. This is why we've provided this informational piece to help you get more comfortable with what HDTV is, how it is superior to standard (or analog) television, and how you can get HDTV service.
1 What is HDTV?
"HDTV" stands for High Definition Televison. It is provided over a Digital Signal where programming is transmitted to end users digitally, requiring an HDTV to receive the signal.
Not only does this improve the picture quality, the picture size is actually improved. Instead of a standard 4:3 ratio, HDTVs use a 16:9 ratio, matching the appearance of movie screens. This allows movies to be shown as they were intended, and allows for more ease of viewing, as the 16:9 ratio better matches the eye's field of vision.
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