Here's what you need to consider:
How far away will you be sitting from the television? Even though HD delivers a crisp, vivid image quality, it's still not perfect. A television that is too large amplifies every imperfection. While a television that's too small loses the whole "theater experience."
What will you be using your HDTV for? Some technologies deliver truly pure colors while others lose image quality over time. So if you're a movie buff, you'll want a TV that delivers rich colors. If you're a gamer, you'll want a screen you can stare at for long periods of time. And so forth.
Where do you plan on putting your HDTV? If you're looking to mount your HDTV to the wall, you'll want a smaller, thinner HDTV. If you intend on placing it either in an entertainment center or on the floor, it's worth considering a slightly "fuller" model.
Let's talk service. If you want to watch quality HD programming on your HDTV, you'll need an HD service provider. And unlike other service providers, Time Warner Cable gives their digital cable customers basic HD programming FREE. All you need is an HD set-top box and voila!
Looking to become well versed in HD terms, check out our HD Clear & Simple Glossary.
Bring your HDTV to life with Digital Cable and High Definition service from Time Warner Cable.
Enjoy programming like ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD, TNT HD, Discovery HD Theater and more. Plus, your local broadcast networks in HD – at no extra cost. You can also upgrade to our HD Premium Tier for even more sports, movies and music – all in HD of course.
You'll also have instant access to HD Movies On Demand, as well as IMAX films, blockbuster movies and classics - all in HD. Not to mention our HD Digital Video Recorder (HD DVR), which allows you to record and play back live TV, plus your favorite HD shows whenever you want.
Who is Cisco?
You may not know it, but Cisco, one of the world’s leading technology companies, is behind most of Time Warner Cable’s products, from our HD set-top boxes to our networking equipment. The result is an HD experience that’s sharper, richer and so lifelike, you’ll swear you’re part of the action.
The Time Warner Cable and Cisco "HD Clear & Simple" Web site.
Consumers can tune in online to discover the latest in HDTV entertainment and information.
Web site (www.twcinhd.com), the two companies are arming audiences with the information they need to help get the complete HDTV experience. The new HDTV Web site is designed to help consumers by clearing up common misconceptions about HDTV and the equipment and services necessary to receive HD programming.
"While many consumers are interested in HDTV, research shows many still don't understand that to receive true HD programming, there are actually three steps: Get the HD television; sign up for the HD service, which they can get with an HD digital cable box; and then tune in to the HD channel tier," said Sam Howe, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Time Warner Cable. "Through this consumer education site, we hope to make understanding the HDTV process easier for consumers while encouraging growth in HD and the advanced digital services being propelled by Cisco's innovative technology."
About Time Warner CableTime Warner Cable owns and manages cable systems passing approximately 26 million homes in 33 states. Headquartered in New York City, Time Warner Cable has 14.7 million customers for its various products, including video, high-speed data and residential telephone. This includes approximately 13.4 million basic video subscribers and more than 6.7 million customers who purchase more than one product. Time Warner Cable includes some of the most technologically advanced and best-clustered cable systems in the country, with nearly 85 percent of the Company's customers located in five geographic regions: New York, Texas, Ohio, the Carolinas and southern California. It is the largest cable provider in the nation's two largest cities, Los Angeles and New York. Leveraging its leadership in innovation and quality customer care, Time Warner Cable delivers advanced products and services such as video-on-demand, high-definition television, digital video recorders, high-speed data and Digital Phone.
About Cisco
Cisco, (NASDAQ: CSCO), is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.
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