November 28th, 2009 
Paul Boddington So, you are seeking a new High Definition TV?
Before we get started, let’s talk about what an HDTV is.
Essentially an high definition television set is the latest in TV technology which offers much higher image clarity than the older TVs. For higher resolutions your TV needs to be connected to an HD signal.
Its always better to have a good knowledge about different resolution of a TV when you consider buying a new TV. Some people just want to be able to watch regular television, while other people crave high quality picture.
When you visit your dealer, ask them to show you the real quality of the HDTV by tuning to a high definition signal. The only way you can really judge the distinctions in quality and definition between the television sets is if you can watch them all side-by-side as they display the same “feed.”
Ok, so we’ve talked about resolution, but what does it mean?
Well, the HDTVs currently come in a variety of flavors from 720 to 1080 – there are lower resolutions but you really shouldn’t consider anything less than 720 and really no less than 1080 if you want great quality picture. These resolutions available are of “i” and a “p” variety like 1080i and 1080p, and the same applies to all the 720 resolutions.
1080i is the highest resolution you can get if you are only watching regular HD TV broadcasts. Technically speaking from a resolution standpoint, the best TV you can purchase today will have a 1080p rating.
If you only use your TV to watch regular broadcast channels, 1080i is all you need, but if you plan on playing the newest video games, watching movies on a Blu Ray disc player, or have the extra money to spend, you should invest in 1080p.
While there are other areas that can make a difference in terms of your image quality such as: contrast ration, screen , brightness and other control features; the resolution is key to image quality as the difference between a regular non-HDTV and a 1080 resolution TV is a factor of six. A 1080p HDTV will have roughly 6 times better image clarity than older television sets.
While this list helps, it definitely doesn’t cover everything you need to understand before you make a major purchase like an HDTV. Be sure you learn about all of the different brands. You can select from 2nd and 3rd tier brands, as well as Sony and Samsung, who are the top choices. And although the specifications appear the same there could be a huge disparity amid each television set. So be vigilant!
The HDTV which sticks out as the best yet is the Samsung UN55B8000. This 55-inch LED HDTV includes the top image quality I have ever observed. Other than all the excellent attributes and extras, is the startling price the UN55B8000 is presently going for.
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