by  Sammy Satellite. – Staff Writer for n2news

Just by reading this article you already know what kind of person you are.   You’re not the type of keep up with the Jones, you’re the one showing off your cool digital toys and telling the Jones where to shop.  That may be an over statement but the truth is, FTA is a hobby for those that simply love TV.  If you’ve got the cash, get the HD receiver.  Sammy can’t think of any reason why anyone would buy and SD receiver except to save money (quite a lot of money!).   Here are some common questions and answers about HDTV, FTA, and your money.

Tommy S in St. Petersburg writes, “My TV is fairly old.  I got it in 2003.   It’s a Sony with a flat screen but it’s one of those old kind that weights 300 lbs.  It has a yellow, red, and white plug on the back and then a red, green, and blue plug.   Will I even be able to see HDTV?”   The Yellow plug on the back of your TV is the Video Input and it’s called an RCA Jack.   This is you’re normal low-definition picture and it’s been around longer than Sammy.   The other three (Red, Blue, Green) are your component input jack and this means you can take advantage of an HDTV receiver.   Most likely your T.V. doesn’t display a nice HDTV signal but even regular TV will look better from a nice HDTV Receiver using component video cables.  Many older TV sets from Toshbia, Sony and Samsung supported “480p” over component video long before HDTV was a selling point.   Check your owners manual, even your older TV may benefit from a nicer STB (set top box).    If you pitch that old beast and upgrade to an LCD or Plasma or even a nice rear projection system you’ll definitely see an improvement in most shows even if they aren’t actually HD shows.

Molly P in Tucson writes, “I looked online at the birds I wanted to point my dish at and very few of the stations were in HD.  Why should I get an HD receiver?”.   Molly, you’re running a common question with a simple answer.   The better receivers support over the air (ATSC) HDTV reception.  Local Broadcasters have been sending network stations in digital format in every major TV market for quite a while now.  With a good receiver such as the Sonicview SV-8000HD you can watch your favorite prime-time TV shows free over the air from your local broadcasters and the guide data will be added right into your satellite data and you can use the PVR features.

Johnny Q in Washington asks, “I’m 62 and I have glasses thicker than the Hoover Dam.  Will I really see a difference with HDTV on my FTA receiver that makes it worth the cost?”   Sammy says, “Won’t somebody think of the children!”   Really Johnny, you’ll see a difference.   It’s not just the popular prime time shows in HDTV anymore.   With the right receiver and FTA setup you’ll be able to watch a huge variety of shows that look much more real and vibrant than you’re used to.   Shows shot in HD format tend to zoom less and certainly pan the camera less making them easier to watch and easier on the eyes.  Besides, 62 is the new 42 and you’ll want to be hip your kids come over to watch the latest mega-blockbuster release on PPV in full surround sound.

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