(NAPSA)—Highdefinition TV was once elusive and confusing, but is now gaining acceptance as the best way to enjoy television. Just as viewers in the 1960s upgraded from black and white to color TV, viewers today are quickly converting to the benefits offered by HDTV. Today, there are more channels broadcast in high definition and the price of HD television sets and HD tuners is dropping. Here’s how HDTV works: The standard signal picked up by socalled “analog” televisions (technology that hasn’t changed much since 1954) is made up of a series of horizontal lines—between 500 and 625 lines, depending on your set—that fill up the screen and makea picture. “High definition” television uses a signal made up of twice as manylines, offering better picture resolution and superior sound quality. Fortunately, it’s now possible to move yourtelevision viewing into the 21st century without having payments that stretch into the 22nd century. In addition, thanks to a price-friendly “bundle,” you also get the extensive channel selection of satellite TV service. For less than $1,000, DISH Network now offers a package that includes a basic HD satellite receiver, a satellite dish with installation and the choice of a 40inch rear-projection HDTV monitor or a 34-inch HDTV monitor. With A new “bundle” of products and services offers an inexpensive way to get HDTV. this bundle of products and services, consumers can save between $700 and $2,000, compared to purchasing the components separately. Another option for technology lovers is the first of its kind DISH Player DVR 921, a digital video recorder from DISH Network, capable of recording up to 25 hours of HD programming or 180 hours of standard television programming without tapes. This unit can also record two shows simultaneously and even lets the viewer pause, record and replay live programming. Many local TV networks already broadcast in high definition, and it is projected that all programmingwill use this format by 2007. As a result, more and more people are using HDTV—and enjoying the most that TV has to offer. To learn more, call 1-800-333- DISH or visit the Web site at www.dishnetwork.com.
