BuyingHDTV.com Offers HD Transition Information for Viewers

Reprinted from a BuyingHDTV.com press release:

Consumers who are confused about the range of high-definition television options available to them now have a new, one-stop-shop source of information on HDTV: BuyingHDTV.com. The new website offers detailed information about the various high-definition services available in the Top 25 largest metro areas in the U.S., ranging from cable and satellite to over-the-air broadcasts. Visitors select their city and then are directed to localized information about HDTV in their area. HDTV service providers are compared side-by-side so that consumers can understand which channels are offered in high-definition, how much HDTV equipment and service costs, and what options are available. BuyingHDTV.com is the first source available that offers all of this information in an easy-to-use format specifically for consumers, and it is provided to them free of charge.

“HDTV is a truly revolutionary technology, but all of the service and pricing options can be confusing, even for tech-savvy consumers,” said Mark Kersey, president of BuyingHDTV.com. “BuyingHDTV.com provides consumers with all of the information they need to make an informed HDTV buying decision.”

In addition to providing detailed information regarding HDTV service, BuyingHDTV.com also offers primers on high-definition technology, including the steps consumers must take to begin watching their favorite programs in HDTV and the key differences among various types of HDTVs. Additionally, links to local retailers and service providers who sell HDTV products and services are included so that consumers can easily navigate the myriad of options available to them. Other features include an HDTV Weblog and an HDTV news section.