Given the huge selection of HD-related products in today’s market, setting up the ideal HDTV system can become very arduous, confusing and frustrating. Can watching television be as complicated and costly? Nevertheless, people tend to put their best effort in getting the best device although they should spend a lot for it. Below are some of the best HDTV devices available in the market today.
DIRECTV HR10-250 satellite receiver
The DIRECTV HR10-250 HDTV satellite receiver has impressive specification, making it one of the best LCD for HDTV today. The HR10-250 can receive and decode digital signals from DIRECTV’s high-resolution broadcasts. It also has a built-in hard drive digital video recorder that can be used to record favorite programs from any HD channel.
HD-broadcasts boasts of images rich in detail and surround sound. The DIRECTV HR10-250 HDTV receiver can be hooked to any HD-capable TV and home audio system.
Specifications:
- HDTV DIRECTV tuner — receives and decodes digital HDTV signals from DIRECTV’s satellite broadcasts and local free-to-air broadcasts with the use of a compatible antenna.
- receives digital TV broadcasts in 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
- 1 antenna input and 2 satellite inputs
- manual timer recording by channel and time
- optical digital audio outputs pass Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel audio
- phone jack
- TiVo 14-day interactive program guide
- dual ATSC tuners
- can record up to 200 hours of standard-definition digital TV with its built-in hard disk digital video recorder and up to 30 hours of HDTV
- WishList™ keyword search of program listings
- Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down buttons — ratings system from TiVo
- selectable 480i/480p/720p/1080i output via HDMI and component video
- Season Pass™
- 1 set audio/video outputs (composite, S-video, component video, HDMI)
- remote control (multibrand for TVs and A/V receivers)
- can record two shows simultaneously
- 2 USB interfaces for future use
- HDMI, HDMI-to-DVI, component video, S-video, composite video, and telephone cables
- 15-1/8W x 3-5/16H x 13-7/8D
- one year warranty
Terk TV2 antenna
Terk TV2 antenna is suitable for those living in the suburbs or cities, as these locations usually receive strong TV signals. The Terk TV2’s dipole elements can be extended and be easily swiveled for directional tuning to get the best reception.
The Terk TV2 will likely be a great addition especially for a DBS system. The Terk TV2’s additional parts include RF-style coaxial input to enable connecting a second or third video source such as a VCR, or video game machine. No addition connections are required.
Specifications:
- VHF and UHF capability for reception of channels 2-69
- VHF/UHF band separator with 75-300 ohm matching transformer
- extendable dipole elements
- RF-style video input with antenna/source switch
- Dimensions: 8W x 9H x 4-1/4D
- One year warranty
Monster HDMI400
Monster has been well-known as a leader in the audio and video cables industry. It has carved a name for itself that it currently unmatched in the cable industry with its industrial design and durability.
Many installers and audio and video enthusiasts around the world make Monster’s video cable as a first choice.
Attaining the best HD image and detailed sound has been the mission of HDTV enthusiasts. The Monster HDMI400 is a powerful tool given its advanced design. Information can be sent out as fast as 5 gigabytes a second with HDMI. Such capability means that one HDMI cable can handle the transfer of uncompressed high-definition video and uncompressed multichannel digital audio signals and even have extra bandwidth.
The Monster HDMI400 HDTV cable utilizes gas-injected dielectric that makes sure any signal loss is only minimal signal and signal strength even on extended connections. RFI and EMI noise are rejected by high-density triple-shielding, delivering a clean signal to your components. The Monster cable also fully supports both 720p and 1080i HDTV video formats and multi-channel audio formats.
Specifications:
- signal strength runs at optimum level with its gas-injected dielectric
- signal transfer is seamless and corrosion is effectively avoided with 24k gold contacts
- noise rejection with high-density triple-shielding treatment
- lifetime warranty for the Monster HDMI400 HDTV cable