Archive for the 'Audio / Video' Category

HDTV: Do I need a 1080p display?

In a related post I detailed the differences between high definition (720p/1080i) and true, or full, high definition (1080p).  There has been an explosion of 1080p televisions hitting the market in the past year.  Are they worth the additional money, or would a conventional HDTV suffice?
In this article I will present reasons both for and against […]

Why I Love DVR / Tivo Technology

It occurs to me that there is a large contingent of folks that have DVR (digital video recorder) technology, but do not take advantage of it.  In this article I will explain how the technology works, in simple terms, as well as share examples of how it makes my life easier.
There are many DVR variants […]

HDTV: HDMI or Component Video?

Given the current state of high definition television technology, one has the option of connecting their display with either an HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) cable or a component video cable.  I have a great deal of experience with both, and following are my thoughts on the matter.
The first point I would like to make […]

HDTV: High Definition Made Simple

With the end to analog broadcasts looming in February 2009, I’d like to iterate some of the basic differences between conventional TV and high definition, or HDTV.
This article will convey the aspect ratios and resolutions for the following broadcast types:

Standard definition
Enhanced definition
High definition (HDTV)
Full, or True HDTV

In addition, I will touch on the various HDTV […]