Digital vs analog widescreen tv


My girlfriend and her sister want to buy a 53" tv, maybe 48" (I'm not exactly sure of these numbers). Could someone explain the differences and pros and cons between the analog and digital (or HDTV) TVs? We have an extensive VHS video collection that we'll be playing, probably more than dvd. Is one of these formats more friendly to vhs videos? Also we'll be using the standard cable.

Thanks,
Robert
robertd

Showing 1 response by bmpnyc

I'm not sure if I follow your question, but any new widescreen HDTV capable TV will display all of yesterday's and today's formats Your VHS tapes will look as good as they can be ( except you will have "bars" on the side if you view in 4X3 mode) They will probably improve your VHS picture somewhat, as most come with a line doubler built in.
Check out: http://www.toshiba.com/tacp/
Toshiba makes one of the best HDTV's in 42", 50" 65"sizes, and they are one of the most reasonably priced sets on the market. I'm sure some of the other members will give you some more details. Good luck.