To HDTV or Not to HDTV?

fishrokka asks: "I'm considering buying an HDTV, but before I jump in I wanted to get Slashdot's opinion. The demos I've seen at stores look great, but is it worth the extra money? I would love to hear some real-life experiences..." I have yet to actually go out and see a demo of HDTV, but from what I hear, it's markedly better than the current analog technology. Although there are HDTV broadcasts to be found today, the FCC deadline for adoption of the format is not until sometime in 2006. Are the current HDTV implementations worth the pricetags, especially when one can limp along with their existing TVs for another 4 years?

Comments

The FCC and their mandates can go climb a tree.

[Bob_Robertson]

Please insert here the usual factual, rational and well considered argument that the FCC only hinders real innovation without adding any benefits.

The FCC: Another monopoly, another failure. No surprise.

Bob-

Re:Not worth it Yet.

[vandelais]

"Don't Buy Yet. Coming from an HDTV owner spending 5K for a TV isnt worth it yet."

Fuck you. It's always the early adopters who pave the way for the rest of us. Just because you are obviously too stupid to make a decision that's right for YOU, don't tell other people to make a decision that is right for you too to try to make up for said stupidity.

If you want one, buy one. Period.
If you don't want one, don't buy one. And stop bitching.