Are you HD-Ready?
High Definition TV Explained - Useful tips to get the best picture around
How much better is a High Definition picture?
Traditional TV images are only 720 x 567 pixels. Pixels make up the picture so the more you have, the more detail you will see.
HDTV (high definition television) has a display of 1920 x 1080 pixels; that’s up to five times more, an exceptional change in viewing quality.
HDTV also provides Dolby 5.1 surround sound, meaning that users will be able to watch DVDs in full home cinema surround, and with stunning design, the benefits become very clear.
Different levels of High Definition
1080i
This basically means the picture has 1080 rows. This is a massive 504 lines more than the traditional 576 row broadcast using the current PAL system. This again demonstrates the noticeable difference in quality.
720p
This format displays 720 rows of picture detail. It’s not as good as the 1080i version but is still a considerable improvement. Both versions are classed as High Definition Ready.
How do I know which TVs are HD-Ready?
On our website, We display the HD-Ready logo on any TV screen that is High Definition Ready. We also display a "digital" logo which means the TV has integrated Freeview.
Logos are also displayed below the product image. For further information about the resolution, we display the specifics for each product under the heading "Features".
If you’re still unsure you can phone our call center where expert advice is on hand.
High Definition and Gaming
Next generation consoles such as the Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 all have vastly improved graphics. Yet to get the best from them you need a HD-Ready TV.
These consoles offer a greater detail and resolution but if your TV only displays 576 rows, for example, then you will be missing out on all the extra pixels and rows HD-Ready TVs can produce. PS3s also offer Blu-ray playback, an enhanced version of DVDs, you also need a HD-Ready TV to view these at their full potential.
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