What are the basic differences between digital and conventional (or analog) television?
The first thing people notice when they watch digital television is the clarity of the picture, especially with HDTV. With digital HDTV, watching television is more like watching a movie with its wider 16×9 aspect ratio. And it’s so realistic, it’s like looking through a window. Audio is also digital and can have up to 5.1 channels of surround sound, so it really is like watching a movie. Return to Questions • What’s the difference between DTV and HDTV? A lot of people are confused about the differences between DTV and HDTV. HDTV is the high definition form of DTV. If a program is on DTV it’s digital, but not necessarily in high definition, unless the program says presented in HDTV. Return to Questions • Is HDTV better than DTV? HDTV isn’t better than DTV because it’s a form of DTV. But it is the highest quality of DTV available. Return to Questions • Where can I find HDTV programs in my area? If you’re wondering what programs are available in HDTV in your area, you can go to titantv.c
