Buy HDTV the Smart Way

I will give you some tips for buying an HDTV. So you are ready to watch the NFL Super Bowl, but make sure your new TV has all the must-have features. Here is what you should look for in an HDTV; a brief HDTV buying guide:

Get a universal remote: You don’t want to be using three different remotes at the same time for different thing. Instead, consider purchasing a universal remote that’ll take charge of your HDTV and all your A/V components.

Dolby Digital is your friend: If you have a Dolby Digital-capable receiver, you should be all set to bring a surround sound. Make sure your HD set-top box is connected to your receiver via the coaxial or Toslink digital audio connections, and made sure your cable/satellite/over-the-air tuner is set to deliver Dolby Digital (as opposed to analog stereo) sound.

Go with 1080p: Which one to go for in HDTV 1080p or 720p? The issue is getting to be moot when it comes to LCD sets—almost every new LCD flat-panel that’s 40 inches or larger is going to be 1080p. The question gets a little thornier with plasma sets, which are generally cheaper than LCD TVs but still often come in 720p varieties.