High definition televisions are still selling well, and the prices are becoming more interesting for people still stuck with old fashioned analog TV sets to switch. HDTVs coming straight out of the factory are not optimized properly. You can get A LOT more out of your high definition TV if you calibrate it correctly. There are several cheap ways to get the most out of your TV. PC World looks at all the options and walks you through the process. Some of the differences we’ve seen after optimization were very impressive. If your HDTV cost you 1000 bucks, and you have to spent another 20 bucks to get the best picture quality - then surely it’s worth the money? It can greatly increase your viewing pleasure.
If you have a few hundred dollars to spare, you can hire a professional to do the job for you. But after you’ve spent a load of dough on the set itself, the prospect of spending more for calibration may not be appealing. Armed with a few facts, the right software, and a little time, you can handle the task yourself for just a few bucks.
What Every TV Owner Needs to KnowSure, everyone knows how to plug in a TV and tap their way around a remote. But if you’re looking for a great home-entertainment experience, here a few important things to keep in mind.
PC World has the full article.
October 5th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Taking HDTV Calibration serious is advisable if you want the sharpest pictures on your precious flat screen television. No point spending 2K and not get the best image.
IMHO.
Jason DragonHead
October 10th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
definitely worth spending some time on HDTV calibration. ive seen impressive quality increases by tweaking some settings. for example Beowulf looks a lot better, colors are a lot warmer, image is sharper.
October 10th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Thanks for the link. There is so much to tweak that I might have to ask my tech savy brother to come help me out. This hdtv calibration stuff just seems to hard for my old fashioned brain!