Why All The Hype?

Over the last few years, you may have noticed a huge spike in advertising about HDTV, and you may be wondering, “Why is there all this hype about HDTV? What is so great about it?” There are actually very good answers to these questions, when you take a look at what’s going on behind the scenes.

Analog channels are being phased out, and all channels must now be broadcasted digitally. This was mandated by the FCC a couple of years ago, and has been slowly implemented. Because of this switch, television and electronic companies are no longer able to sell CRT televisions. To cope with this loss, they are now pushing the sales of HDTV’s harder and faster than ever before, and with good reason. This is a race, and it can mean the life or death of a company right now.

Brand awareness is key at this time, which is why you will see such advertising for Sony, Samsung, and Toshiba, among others. They are all competing for your money towards a new HDTV. Over the last four years there has been a surge in the technology that makes up HDTV, so every brand is boasting newer models, and better features. And in the true spirit of HDTV, the biggest television on the market. To date the biggest LCD screen for public sale is 106 inches, and the biggest Plasma screen on the market is 102 inches. I had the chance to see one up close, and while they are nice, be prepared for your jaw to hit the floor when you see the price. For the time being, the 52 inch screen is here to stay as a top of the line size.

At the end of the day, chances are you are going to eventually have to get an HDTV; might as well get one sooner and enjoy all that it has to offer. Do your research, shop around, wait for a sale and you can’t go wrong.