Only a few shows, such as Monday Night Football , are offered in HDTV format. And only two large cable operators, Time-Warner and Cablevision, provide HDTV programming in select regions. That will change, In-Stat predicts, as more cable operators upgrade systems to enable digital video delivery. Meantime, satellite services like DirecTV will be the only providers reaching a national audience with high-definition movie offerings. These high-priced sets generally have screens larger than 50 inches.
Projection TVs account for only a small percentage of total TV sales.
Yet for sets with screens of less than 30 inches, many consumers are unable to see much of a difference between the two and may opt for the cheaper SDTV format, In-Stat predicts. As the 2006 deadline draws near, you'll be inclined to replace your analog TV with a digital one. Or you may just opt for an adapter to convert digital signals to analog rather than trash your analog set.