If high definition television is the TV format and technology of the future, then it's worth learning all about it right now. This is especially true because it's a more complex television format than the older standard definition format. In order to better understand high definition television, it helps if you understand standard definition television. Standard definition television, which you will sometimes see referred to as SDTV, first appeared back in the 1950's and features an almost square screen with an aspect ratio of 4:4 and four hundred and eighty horizontal lines of resolution. It was originally transmitted in black and white over an analog signal. Later, color was added, and by the early 1990's standard definition television could also be transmitted over a digital television signal. Standard definition television programming transmitted over a digital TV signal creates a much crisper picture than the analog signal ever could. Many people mistake this higher clarity in a digital television transmission for high definition television. In reality it's just standard definition television transmitted digitally.

High definition television is a step above standard definition television (even SDTV that's been transmitted digitally) in many ways. Instead of the squarish 4:3 aspect ratio, high definition television (or HDTV) has the rectangular aspect ratio of 16:9. High definition television also comes either of two different picture resolutions. It can have either seven hundred and twenty horizontal lines of resolution or one thousand and eighty horizontal lines of resolutions. HDTV also features Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound which, when played over a properly set up sound system, goes a long way toward incorporating the audience into the action on the screen. Modern high definition television is also always delivered using a digital signal. All high definition television programming is digital, but not all digital television programming is high definition.

Extra requirements for high definition television place extra demands on the receiver equipment that handles high definition television programming. High definition television receiver equipment has to be able to handle all of the television picture resolutions of standard definition television along with high definition television. Because of the extra features of high definition television as a format, high definition television receivers also have to handle a lot more data and be able to decode the MPEG-4 data compression format used for high definition television as well as the MPEG-2 data compression format used to send standard definition television.

Fortunately when you sign up for a high definition programming package from Dish Network (which has the most high def channels in the industry by the way) you'll be given a high definition television satellite receiver at no extra charge. Dish Network currently offers the ViP211 and the ViP622 DVR to its high def subscribers. Both will easily deal with all of the functions mentioned above, on top of all of the standard features that every Dish Network satellite receiver has. The ViP622 DVR has the additional capabilities of recording both high definition and standard definition programming on an internal hard drive and being able to deliver programming to a second television located elsewhere in the house.

HDTV is worth getting in your own home right now and Dish Network is a worry free way to make it happen.

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Earlier, Nokia's hugely acclaimed N-series created a buzz among the mobile phone users, and later on, the L'Amour collection came as a refreshing breeze for the fashion conscious generation. Latest to join this elite league is the Nokia 7373, which is really an ultra-cool handset with loads to offer. The Nokia 7373 earned worthwhile applauds not as a glamorous phone, but also as a distinctive handset, which stays right at par with other designer handsets. Being a predecessor of the Nokia 7370, the Nokia 7373 is very well evolved into a compact handset, which is lot more slimmer and upgraded with the latest software to add much needed substance to the ultimate style.

All the L'Amour handsets are quite distinctive and unique in themselves and the Nokia 7373 is right there with aesthetically perfected swirls and waves, which give a ethnic look to this cool gadget. Each and every aspect of the Nokia 7373 is designed beautifully to get the perfect look and this is why its battery cover is also complemented by a leather like pattern to make it a true enticer. As far as viewing experience is concerned, the Nokia 7373 is loaded with a rotating screen, which works of the latest TFT technology and also delivers 262k colours – all the right things to take a very good care of your viewing experience. Moreover, it also comes with an assisting mechanism, which lets the Nokia 7373 to open in any direction as per your requirement.

The Nokia 7373 scores well not only as a designer phone, but also as a feature packed gizmo. It is endowed with a 2.0 megapixel camera to grab all the fine pictures. As far as picture quality is concerned, it is quite good and there is a dedicated camera key, which allows you to treasure pictures in the easier way possible. Besides photography, you can also capture all the moving action, as it also comes with superb video features and you can record video footage in 3GP format. As such, the Nokia 7373 comes with a 128 MB of internal memory and you can easily enhance it by using a memory card up to 2 GB. Moreover, it is also loaded with a media player, which can play music in various popular formats. The Nokia 7373 can better serve your purpose, if you want a handset with loads of style and compatible features.

Expressing loving and romantic feelings comes naturally for some people. They're the ones who tuck a love note in a briefcase, pack a series of tiny gifts in a suitcase before their mates go on a business trip, or show up with flowers "just because." For other people, though, demonstrating love and romance is more of a struggle - not because the feelings aren't there, but because they're at a loss for ideas.

Even if you have intense feelings of love and long to be romantic, it's sometimes difficult to express those feelings. Perhaps you feel that any gesture you make would be trite compared to the deep connection you have, or maybe you simply grew up in a household that wasn't demonstrative. If that's the case, special occasions like Valentine's Day, anniversaries, and other commemorative days can leave you feeling anxious - as though there's an expectation of receiving something spectacular, or that whatever you do won't convey the proper tone.

If that's the case, it's time to take a deep breath. Remember the adage that "it's the thought that counts," and take it to heart. Your gifts don't have to break the bank; they just have to come from your heart. Being (or becoming) romantic is really just a series of small gestures that are a reflection of your inner feelings. So, don't get stuck on the "shoulds," and instead choose gifts and actions that express how you feel. When you do so, your romantic nature will shine through.

When it comes to thoughtful, romantic gifts, there's nothing wrong with tradition. Chocolates and jewelry are always both appropriate and appreciated. If you're so inclined, you can get even more personal, and give your beloved poetry (either a book of love poems or an original poem written by you) or intimate wear. You can even think outside of the box, and give a small sculpture or even a candle holder and a candle with your loved one's favorite scent.

The true secret to romance and being a romantic is to personalize your gestures and gifts, so that they reflect the feelings you hold in your heart. For example, a box of chocolates from your local fine candy store is lovely, but chocolates in the shape of hearts are more meaningful. Likewise, a pair of earrings is beautiful, but a pendant depicting a man's and woman's bodies "spooning" in closeness makes the gift intimate.

The idea behind a romantic gift is to capture your beloved's imagination by reflecting your significance as a couple. The best way to do that is to give a gift that reflects a state of mind where two people are intertwined as one.

Even if you're not naturally romantic, you can learn to incorporate romance into your thoughts, gestures, and gifts. When you do, your relationship will be richer and your beloved will know that he or she is treasured.

Continuing its previous trends, the launch of the most popular E900 is again a remarkable attempt from Samsung. Its an attractive phone that manages everything that its rival LG chocolate does. Power packed with excellent specifications and available at affordable price range, the Samsung E900 is suitable for everyone.

Built on slide technology, the Samsung E900 is a touch sensitive phone. The keypad is very user-friendly and is more advanced than its previous models. The phone is very lightweight, weighing only 93g and has a compact dimension of 93 x 45 x 16.5mm. Attached with 80MB of in-built memory and supported with a MicroSD slot, the phone is more updated than that of its previous models including the D500. Users can make use of the memory for capturing moments with a 2.0 mega-pixel camera and with an in-built music player.

Though the Samsung's MP3 player provides good sound quality but you can not compare with the sound quality of Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone. Other drawback that is persisting in this model is that you cannot use MP3 as message tones but MP3 songs can be used as ringtones. One more disadvantage is that this phone can only ring or vibrate but not both at the same time.

For users wishing to purchase this phone for music purpose then this phone would not be the right choice as the battery backup is very low with only 3.5 hours of talktime. As far as picture quality is concerned, the TFT LCD screen displays good images and also allow video playback and recording. The tri band phone is good in terms if connectivity and also provide data support with EDGE technology.

All-in-all its a nice phone in terms of the design and the user-friendly applications. You would love to hold it n your hand

It can be safely stated that each handset of the Nokia N Series is much above average when it comes to imaging and multimedia capabilities. There are only a handful of mobile phones in the market today that can truly stand up to the might of any N Series phones. If you go up the N Series ladder, you'll find each model is more refined and upgraded. The Nokia N73 is a step further than the N70 both in terms of size and weight.

The main focus of the 3G enabled Nokia N73 is its primary camera which is one of the best in the business. The camera module is 3.2 megapixel with CMOS sensor and world famous Carl Zeiss Optics. Capture and immortalize all the beautiful and fleeting moments of your life and share it with anyone you fancy. Integrated LED flash, auto-focus and 20x digital zoom gives you the perfect frame with perfect light for that perfect snap.

The camera can capture videos up to 90 minutes in high resolution MPEG4 or 3GP format. You can record a whole soccer game with that! Add finishing touches or let your creativity run wild with the Picture editor and video editor application. Get 'real' photograph prints with the PictBridge printer. On top of it, the Nokia N73 also includes a secondary VGA camera solely for video calls.

The Nokia N73 is loaded with high end features like document viewer, Push to Talk, a stereo music player that supports a long list of media format with playlist and equalizer support, stereo FM radio with visual radio support. Nokia N73 supports all the four GSM mobile network other than WCDMA for making and receiving video calls. Connectivity tools like Bluetooth, Infrared, USB are just a few of the many technologies squeezed inside the Nokia N73.