Knowing the pros and cons of HDTV cable
If you are already a TV cable subscriber, you will be asking if it is worth adding a high definition access fee so that you can view some HDTV programs on a HDTV cable from a local provider. The other option to get HDTV is from fiber-optic, satellite and other media providers at higher costs.
The bone of contention here is how satisfying is the experience with high definition TV program from different vendors. HDTV is definitely a worthwhile entertainment because the images are six times sharper and clearer. When the TV set used is of the wider screen types, the viewer will definitely enjoy the life-like qualities of the images. Along with the amazing video effect, HDTV has more digital surround audio capabilities. It is like you are watching in a cinema inside your house.
Yes, there are over-the-air HDTV broadcasts and it's free. You need to mention also the countless advertisements that ruin the good viewing of the show. Moreover, you have to watch the show on its scheduled time slot by the network or miss it totally. With HDTV cable providers, there will be a relatively minimal number of advertisements and the rent or one-time purchased HDTV receiver is designed to work with another SATA/DVD device so that you can record 2 other shows even when you are watching a pre-recorded show at the same time.
HDTV cable providers can reliably broadcast to its subscriber's high definition programs even if there are rainstorms, snow or flooding. Time Warner is a HDTV cable provider that offers a video on demand to its subscribers. What this means is that its viewers can choose which shows to watch. Another good feature is that the viewers can incorporate a video recording device to record any favorite or preferred program on a preset time schedule. The HDTV provided by cable companies is as comparable as those offered by satellite HDTV companies. Fiber-optic HDTV providers have higher capabilities than cable but offer them at higher rates.
Satellite HDTV providers exact higher fees than HDTV cable operators in as much as they offer more packages and HDTV programming from HDTV broadcasting companies. They offer more channels per dollar compared to the HDTV cable broadcasters. Bad weather may also interrupt satellite reception. A building or a tree may block your line of sight access to the satellite.
HDTV cable companies exact more fees per additional room installations. With cable, you will only need cable boxes to interconnect the incoming line to your televisions. If you want a digital recorder you can rent one for an extra fee. Free equipment is supplied if the viewer wishes to have the ability to view the pay-per-view programs.
