The wave of future broadcasting is here: Digital television (DTV) brings viewers the best picture and sharpest audio available, with better resolution and more possibilities than standard analog television. If you're still watching analog television, it's time for change. Take a look at digital television, and you'll never go back to standard TV. For TV fans who still need convincing that digital television is the best TV out there, here are a few reasons to give DTV a try:

The difference between regular TV and DTV is like night and day thanks to the high number of pixels utilized in digital television. The higher the number of pixels, the better the picture. Digital TVs reliance upon binary code - the very code that brings clarity and smoothness to computer monitors and Cd's - also makes for a superior picture and sound. Besides, digital television features a higher aspect ratio than analog TV. To tell the truth, the aspect ratio of DTV is twice that of analog TV, resulting in a wider screen and crisper TV picture.

Digital television is opening up a whole new world for broadcasters. With DTV, broadcasters can now transmit programs on different signals, including high definition signals. High definition television (HDTV) signals are incredibly superior to analog signals, with 5 times the resolution. HDTV signals deliver a wide screen picture with superior detail and clarity, as well as the best audio experience possible.

For viewers who are serious about home theater, digital television is an absolute must. Recreating that impressive movie theater experience at home is easy with DTV. DTV accommodates Dolby Digital surround sound, as well as high definition programming. Why watch anything else on that cool new wide-screen set?

On February 17, 2009 all of the Nations broadcast television stations will be transmitting a DTV signal only. This will mean one of two options for the television consumers. Either fork out a lot of money and purchase a new TV, or install a "Digital Converter Box*" and keep their present set going.

Viewers who are thinking about investing in a new set and making the switch to DTV should think about the following options:

The integrated high definition digital set: Giving viewers the ability to pick up both analog and digital broadcasts, this set can also receive high definition signals. High definition integrated sets are available in two different models. One kind comes with an HDTV receiver. The other kind has HDTV capabilities, but doesn't have a built-in HDTV receiver. The receiver must be purchased separately and attached to the TV.

Many people aren't ready to upgrade to full high definition TV or don't have the money for it. For these people they will have to install a "Digital Converter Box*" in order to continue to watch their local channels after February 17, 2009.

Do not forget that digital cable or digital satellite television and digital television are not the same things. Digital cable and digital satellite TV involve the conversion of a digital signal to an analog signal, whereas DTV is digital all the way. Digital TV sets are dropping in prices more and more as they become popular. It's easy to see why!