It's big and intimidating, but you're excited about the possibilities. With a firm press of the power button the set flashes to life. It scans for channels and maybe brings up an electronic guide so you can navigate through all the available programming. After a quick scan, you decide to try out a documentary on National Parks in Africa. Your first impression is a picture that looks incredibly real.
Every detail is revealed with amazing clarity.
You're looking over your shoulder for wildlife because the 5.1 channel sound makes it seem like you're there on the Serengeti. Your favorite nature programs are now more real and educational. Next, you decide to catch up on the news. A box pops up asking you which stocks to follow, where to check for weather conditions, which college basketball scores to list, and which stories to read more about. Watching the news just became a personalized report.