The quickly evolving multi-acronym world of television technologies lends itself to a good deal of confusion. Acronyms such as HDTV, SDTV, and LCD are confusing in and of themselves, not to mention the challenge created by trying to figure out an issue such as resolution. The good news is that these technologies are becoming more affordable each year and there is plenty of robust competition, which promises to continue driving down the price.

HDTV vs SDTV

Contrast and compare resolution technologies in HDTV and SDTV. HDTV stands for high-definition television while SDTV is standard-definition television. HDTV displays in resolutions as high as 1920 by 1080 pixels (2 million pixels). SDTV displays are usually no higher than 640 by 480 pixels (290,000 pixels). Should you choose an HDTV television, you will need to purchase a more expensive subscription from your satellite or cable provider in order to realize the quality HDTV has to offer.

LCD vs Plasma

There are differences between LCD (liquid crystal display) and plasma televisions. Both of these HDTV products are modern-looking flat screen televisions. While it has been said that plasma televisions are better for price and picture, LCD televisions hold a major advantage, in that it is far less likely for an LCD television to suffer from image burn-in. Image burn-in means the screen is holding an image after the television is turned off.

Blu-Ray and DVD

Check for functionality related to the use of Blu-Ray and DVD. Some HDTV televisions can display an image in 1080 pixels, the highest-quality mode possible for high definition television. This high quality cannot be met by over-the-air, cable, or satellite television. However, it is the standard quality for both Blu-Ray and DVD. If you plan to purchase a television in order to play movies in high resolution, then this is a component you should check for, as this is the best picture you can get on a home screen.

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What is the Difference Between DTV, HDTV and SDTV

Which HDTV is Right For You; Lincoln Spector; 2007

Which HDTV is Right For You; Lincoln Spector; 2007