Some many products! So many pixels! Which high definition television sets your home theater apart?

High definition television sets come in a variety of styles. If you have had a chance to research high definition television reviews, then you know that the standards for picture quality have changed dramatically for the better. Of course, as with any product, some models will excel over others, but even on value priced brands the picture quality can tower over their analog ancestors.

So what differentiates a high definition TV set from those that aren't?
Well, for one, HDTVs are usually more rectangular in shape. This is due to the fact that the high definition broadcasting standard uses a 16 X 9 widescreen format.

Notice the difference? On the left, the widescreen picture shows more information, whereas the older TV on the right shows a 4 X 3 image offering less picture information.

So what do these numbers mean? It's quite simple really.
The numbers '16 X 9' refer to the dimensions of the screen, 16 across, by 9 high. Older TVs have a ratio of 4 across, by 3 high or '4 X 3' Sometimes they are written as 16:9 and 4:3, but it means the same thing.

So you get more picture, but you also get higher resolution and more color. High definition television channels are up to six times sharper than standard definition ones, offering much improved color and clarity which must be seen to be appreciated. Additionally, many manufacturers offer models which include the option to enjoy 3D HDTV! Click on the links below to learn more about the various types of High definition TV sets available.