Panasonic hopes to sell 500,000 3D TVs in the United States alone during its first year of launch.  That comprises of 50 percent of their annual global sales target. Panasonic is hoping that this joint promotion with Best Buy will improve their market presence since Best Buy will do their part by setting up special sections and booths at its retail outlets for prospective customers to try out Panasonic's 3D TVs.

The debate as well the option of choosing analog TV over HDTV stems back to the year 1987, when a statement issued by FCC (Federal Communications Commission) stated that all analog televisions are going to become obsolete. It was the Japanese, first, that developed a high definition television and the US wanted to surpass Japanese innovation. Thus it was the wave of digital HDTV that soon created ripples in the technology industries of the world.

The digital signal offers greater flexibility and is more efficient. It is virtually free from any sort of interferences and provides crystal clear picture. The most important and unique feature is the picture resolution of analog televisions. This makes the images sharper. More pixels always imply sharper pictures.

Again, the aspect ratio of HDTV is pretty much higher; it is almost 16:9 as compared to an analog TV where it is 4:3. This simply means that the screen is 4 units wider 3 units higher.

Next will be color resolution. HDTVs have superior color resolution because the High Definition Television broadcasts have screen resolutions sharper than the conventional broadcasts. The lines of resolution in HDTV are double as compared to analog television. An analog set can display only 525 lines of resolution while the HDTV broadcasts can display 1080 lines of resolution. Imperfections cannot be seen in HDTV, while most commonly found with analog televisions.
 
The problems such as double imaging, picture sparkle from impulse noise and many more such imperfections that occur in analog television, has become passe’ with HDTV.  The analog television set works on a 6 Mhz signal. The horizontal resolution is around 500 dots for a color set. But in case of HDTV the pixel density is higher and makes it the best choice to view crystal clear images. The clarity in HDTV is possible because the digital signal is noise-free and crystal clear.

The digital sound of HDTV is much better than analog TV. Almost all HDTV programs use Dolby Digital Sound and the format is used to create the best cinematic experience. Its finest acoustics can make you really feel the pleasures of a Home Theater. HDTV sets come in numerous styles and sizes. The choice ranges from LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), plasma, DLP (Digital Light Processing) or LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) monitors.

So jet set to indulge into the latest technology of digital wave entertainment.
 

There are quite a few things that you need to consider before buying a new or used HDTV. Remember it’s a big purchase for most people and it’s not something you should rush into without doing some research. Its most likely something you will use every day. I see people doing research on cars for months at a time and then just going out and buying a HDTV for four thousand dollars without even a thought if they are getting a quality set. Some panels are even made at the same factories in Japan and China but rebranded.

First off, the size of the TV screen is a factor that should be considered. The idea that bigger is better is not always true. The perfect screen size will depend on the distance at which you plan to sit and watch the television. It is important that you should keep in mind the viewing area while purchasing the HDTV. Although it is tempting to buy a big screen one should have a large space to enjoy it as the distance between where you sit and where the HDTV is placed is very important. So the most important is the right room when you want to enjoy big television.

The next factor for contemplation is which one to buy. Should it be a LCD or Plasma. If you are looking for something that should be small in size say 40-inch screen size or so, then it is advisable to go for LCD. Large Plasma TV’s begin with screen size of 50-inch and more. Viewing LCD in a well-lit room is always advisable but just check out on the color resolution of Plasma. It looks so natural and vibrant. It really is a hard choice now that LCD is starting to catch plasma TV’s in size.

The most important of all is the pixel density that you should be considering. You can view the 780p and be amazed with the picture quality but you would feel thrilled to watch the 1080p image. It is much crisper and sharper. The only thing that you need to think on is whether you can shelve out the extra cost for 1080p. If so, then do not hesitate to take home 1080p HDTV. You should also look out for if the TV set can do high refresh rates like 120hz. A high refresh rate is great for watching any action sports and makes the picture look a lot more stable.

Additionally, you simply need to check on if your HDTV has ATSC tuners. The ATSC tuners are internal components that allow you to view high definition content broadcast without paying anything additional. Last but not the least is that if your HDTV does not have a worthy sound system, then it is of no use. High Definition viewing is wonderful but it would be great if combined with the best acoustics as well.

So, if you decide to buy a HDTV do your due diligence properly. Get to know these and then venture out to make an informed decision to enjoy viewing pleasure from HDTV.
 

Samsung’s latest product named, Samsung’s ToC (Touch of Color) is the ultimate launch in HDTV segment. It is a television that will evoke true feelings and makes the beauty of television viewing original. The design is unique and has been inspired from art of glassblowing. Touch of Color is available in both LCD and Plasma series. The features include Ultra Clear Panel, LED Smart lighting and Cinema pure LED that gives more color and brightness. Samsung’s ToC comes with Auto Motion plus 120 Hz keeps the motion of the images fast and real. Additionally it has added optimal light filter that are made of tiny lenses to block intrusive light and thus no glaring is allowed. Samsung’s ToC presents the ultimate pleasure in television viewing and it absorbs all attention.

Pantel Company has introduced weatherproof HDTV. It comes in two models 32-inch and a 42-inch model. Not only that this TV comes with a anti-reflective glass screen. It is designed to project the sun’s glare out of the viewing angle such that the same can be watched during any weather. These TVs can operate in extreme temperatures too and are rain, dust, wind and snow shielded.

Mitsubishi is on the line to launch its new products of HDTVs. It is to come with thinner frames and brighter DLP models. It is to introduce 73-inch 1080p DLP HDTV sets. The sets are also said to be 3-D ready. The availability of these sets will be in a huge range of colors that have never before been seen in home entertainment.

There is Sharp’s 52-inch 1080p LCD is also a great HDTV to have it at home. It can be counted in the list of elite flat-panel HDTVs. The image of the LCD is truly unique and the black levels were superb and outclassed many of its competitors.

Panasonic’s Plasma HDTVs are also getting plenty of attention. It delivers very good picture and sound quality is the best in this category of HDTV. It is a flat-screen TV and has 1080 p resolution.

So know your requirement and buy the one that meets it.
 

You can also feel safe that other environmentally friendly features include lead free components and recycled packaging. Back before there were plasma screen and liquid crystal display (LCD) tubes, we were all watching our hockey games and soaps on cathode ray tubes CRT models. The CRT model provided room for all your switches and wires in a box behind the screen, but it also stored a lot of lead with philips new approach this will no longer be the case. 

Approximately 20 % of CRT TV’s are comprised of lead, equivalent to between four and eight pounds per unit. New standards will soon require all televisions to run a digital signal by February 19, 2009 so we could be looking at a lot of lead headed for landfills. Even the smallest amounts of lead can be a serious issue, and we’re talking about eight pounds of lead per tv. 

Now that Samsung is coming out with the PN58A650 any day now. It will be the replacement for the 58A550. The FP-T5884 is a bit  older model. It may be somewhat confusing since both are listed on the Samsung site.  If you were thinking of getting the Panasonic Th-58PZ700U you may just want to wait untill you see the PN58A650 in person.