HDTV and You: Top High Defintion Television Under $2500

HDTV is Taking Over

Television is a major aspect of the lives of most people. It is the way in which many of us keep in touch with the world and of course it provides endless hours of entertainment. The television is often the focal point in the living room of the average American home. Now that television is going to High Definition, it is the time to purchase a High Definition Television, also known simply as HDTV. Pretty soon, all channels will be broadcast in HDTV and all non-HDTV's will either be obsolete or need a converter. The price has dropped on HDTV's recently, but the best bang for your buck comes from the Sony Grand Wega.

When deciding to make such a large purchase, my husband and I did a lot of research. We knew we wanted a big, flat panel HDTV. There are several options available. Of course there is the standard rear projection television with DLP (digital light processing), LCD (liquid crystal display), SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display), and of course the prestigious plasma. These choices can be mind-boggling. The difference between the four must be seen in person because different people respond to different options. The clearest picture will come from the plasma television, but plasma is much more expensive and requires upkeep every few years. Also, because plasma technology is still fairly new, there is no knowing how long the television will last. But, if you have the money to purchase a plasma television, then you probably have the money for the upkeep. Personally, the decision to buy a big screen television was something my husband and I took a lot of care in making because we do not have a lot of money and saved up for years to make this purchase. In the end, we chose to go with Sony's SXRD technology and purchased a 50" Widescreen, High Definition, flat panel television. The brand name is the Sony Grand Wega, which runs from 50-60".