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Full HD TVs are capable of showing high definition images that are up to five times as sharp and detailed as old style 'standard definition' images. You'll need to have an HD source, such as a Blu-ray player, games console or HD TV to be able to really see the difference though. All TVs on sale today are HD-Ready. A Full HD TV has a letter p after it and this means that the picture is shown in the best possible quality.
1920 x 1080 is the highest resolution available on a television. Often shortened to 1080p, it refers to the number of pixels a screen can display and the level of detail it can show.
This is a technology used in LCD, LED and 3D televisions which is to do with how fast action scenes are shown. With large screens you can often get a visual judder when there's a fast scene on the TV, such as a chaotic movie battle or a football whizzing about. What you see when you're watching anything on TV is a series of frames that, when strung together, make movement. The judder occurs because there is so much happening from one 'frame' to the next that it doesn't look 'smooth'. The 65HX923 uses 200Hz technology to get around this problem by intelligently inserting extra to pad out the action. This is done with a computer processor that calculates the inbetween frames. 200Hz inserts more frames than 100hz technology.
A TV that's 3D ready lets you view 3D television, movies and games in full 3D. 3D TV uses stereoscopic technology (the same thing currently being used to thrill audiences in 3D cinemas) which shows a slightly different image to each eye in order to create depth. Forget crummy old cardboard glasses, modern 3D television uses Active Shutter Technology to delivery full HD 3D movies and programmes.
To watch 3DTV you'll need a TV such as the Sony Bravia KDL-65HX923, a pair of 3D glasses for each viewer and a 3D video source. A 3D Blu-ray player is a popular choice, and Sky TV have content that's available now for 3D TVs. Although in it's infancy, 3D gaming is also set to take off soon, with the Sony PS3 offering free firmware upgrades to allow people to enjoy 3D gaming in HD.
The 65HX923 has 4 x HDMI inputs. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface and is a standard used for audio / visual equipment. Like the older scart, HDMI is a port that allows you to connect things like Blu-ray players and games consoles to your television. Unlike scart, they're very easy to plug in - and take up a fraction of the space scart leads do. HDMI allows for HD devices to send high resolution information to the television. HDMI is an uncompressed digital signal, as opposed to previous analog interfaces such as S-Video, component video and composite video. In short, HDMI is the best way to connect your AV equipment and is going to be with us a good way into the future. There's a really good blog post over at Hi-Def hardware if you'd like to find out more.
DLNA is all about getting our digital devices in the home to talk to each other and work together. The Sony Bravia KDL-65HX923 features DLNA making it easier than ever to connect your cameras, camcorders and other sources to your TV. DLNA allows you to connect devices easiler as well a share content over your home Wi-fi network. It's a set of rules that manufacturers work to in order to get a range of devices working together. Lean about DLNA here.
If the idea of paying a subscription fee each month for HD television programs doesn't appeal then you'll be pleased to know that the Sony Bravia KDL-65HX923 comes with Freeview HD built in. Freeview HD is the high definition big brother to Freeview and allows you to enjoy completely free access to HD stations such as BBC HD and many more. There are currently over 50 Freeview HD stations, with the line-up constantly being revised and added to. Find out what you can watch on Freeview HD here.
You can connect your PC to the 65HX923 via it's built in PC port. Using your HDTV as a monitor means you can connect a desktop or laptop computer to your TV and play games, do your work or relax watching a movie.
Skype compatible TVs allow you to use the successful Skype video chat system through your TV. Skype is a fantastic way to keep in touch with loved ones when they are in different parts of the country, or anywhere in the world. You can chat with your friends and family from the comfort of your living room without a headset or computer.
To get Skype TV you'll need four things:
You can find out more about Skype for TV at the official website: http://shop.skype.com/skype-for-tv/ which has info on compatible cameras and TVs. There's also a good video on the subject below.
TVs that access the web in one form or another have been around for a number of years now. The kind of service on offer varies from manufacturer to manufacturer but usually allows you to access online content such as music, videos and apps without directly being able to access the internet via a browser. The Sony Bravia KDL-65HX923 features a built in web browser that offers you freedom to surf and go anywhere on the web you want to, as if you were in front of a laptop or desktop computer.
The Sony Bravia KDL-65HX923 comes with wi-fi built in. There's no need to buy an extra dongle or connect via a network cable. All you'll need now is a wireless router and a broadband connection to be able to access the web-based content available.
The Sony Bravia KDL-65HX923 has features that use content from the Internet. To use these extra capabilities, you'll need to connect your TV to the web. This can be done via your existing home Internet connection using the router supplied by your service provider.
