The time has come for you to ditch that old television and join the high definition age. Yes, that old set has provided hours of entertainment over the years but nothing lasts forever. When you consider the kind of sharp picture and sound quality you can experience with a HDTV you’ll wonder why it took so long to make the switch.

Today everyone has gone digital. That means the signals being sent can transmit more information. Even if you want to forgo a cable or satellite hookup, you can still plug an HDTV into your antenna and receive a signal but you’d be missing out on a wide range of programming options to explore. One of the first things you’ll notice as you go shopping for a new TV is that they’re all flat as in flat screen. Gone are the days of the bulky tubes taking up huge amounts of space. The flat screens are here to stay. They’re also a lot lighter and take up less space. You could opt to even hang your new TV on the wall like a prized painting.

When shopping for a HDTV you’ll be looking at some new numbers such as 720p or 1080p. They represent the number of lines in a picture. The higher the number the better the picture quality. Even with a 720p set you’re going to notice a great improvement. You’ll also notice a Hertz number (Hz). This refers to the recycle rate of a picture. Don’t try to make sense of it. Just know that once again the higher the number the better the quality. The average set comes with a 120hz rate which is perfect.

Now comes the choice between LCD or plasma screens. Both have awesome picture quality however with the LCD screen you won’t have so much glare problem. That will matter if your TV is going into a room with lots of windows. Should you go 3D? While it is true that many 3D sets are being made, not a lot of programming is available. Sure you can watch a handful of 3D movies but it might not be worth the extra expense of the 3D TV.

Consider your new screen size as well. If you’re splurging on a set that is going to be with you for several years why not treat yourself to as big a screen as possible. The difference might come down to a couple of hundred bucks but will be well worth it.

As you wait for your new TV to be delivered, you should hire Junk King Minneapolis to help you get rid of the old set. These are the local Minnesota junk removal specialists who will have no problem removing that bulky set. While they’re at it, the Junk King Minneapolis crew can also take away any other oversize item you want gone from your life. Let Junk King help you enjoy your new TV in a junk free home.