If youve watched a soccer match at any sports pub recently, youve probably seen the large screen television on the wall, with its amazingly sharp and fluid picture, and gone through a bit of envy. These gigantic displays have come down in price by nearly forty percent since the start of 2006, and there are several competing manufacturers and models to choose from.
First, slightly over half of the broadcasters in the UK broadcast digital high definition signals, and the number is expected to grow. HDTV signals are broadcast in a standard called 1080i or 1080p. 1080 is the number of scan lines the broadcast supports, and i and p at the end mean interlaced (less expensive, and slightly more screen flicker) or progressive scan (higher end). By comparison, the PAL resolution of 352 by 288 is roughly one 12th the screen resolution..
Digital TV displays are typically in a 16:9 aspect ratio, similar to whats used in cinema. This allows a more immersive display. However, not all HDTV displays are made equal; some economize and run at 1366 x 768 resolution, rather than the full 1920 by 1080 standard. Typically, those that do are less expensive, or last years...
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