Wednesday, April 18, 2012

DiscoverThe Benefits Of Owning A Philips HDTV Antenna

By Greg Cordle


A television antenna sounds like one of those things we all forgot about in the 70's or 80's so what is the big deal now? With the availability of streaming video on the internet and the large number of cable and satellite companies plus the FTC changes we have all but dismissed the traditional TV antenna. But with the advent of HDTV the cable and satellite companies are now charging a premium for the HDTV channels. While buying an HDTV can improve the quality of your television shows, you will really need to resort to high definition content to see the finest details. Streaming high definition content from the Internet requires a faster connection and you need a good CPU or GPU to handle the load.

So if you are looking for a more cost effective and reasonable approach it is time to consider that there are free HDTV signals being broadcast that are waiting for you to take them. Having an HDTV isn't enough to capture these signals. You will also need to find a good HDTV antenna that can properly receive these signals so you can actually enjoy the full quality.

There are a few things you need to be aware of when selecting a digital antenna for your HDTV. First you need to find a good brand or manufacture of HDTV antennas. These antennas must be built with quality materials so they will function properly. Fortunately, that is the easy part because there are some good Philips HDTV antennas available in online stores. The Philips antenna is available in a multitude of models with some only for indoor use and others that can be used either indoors or outside. But if you have about $40 to $50 to spare, you might as well go for an antenna that can handle both outdoor or indoor conditions.

One very good indoor-outdoor antenna is the Philips SDV2940 and is a very compact design. The design feature allows for mounting on a flat surface which could include a wall. As with other Philips outdoor HDTV antenna models it is weatherproof and the surface can be painted to match the surrounding colors.

However, in many urban areas outdoor antennas are not allowed so it would be a good idea to check with the folks that may have jurisdiction over exterior appearances. The SDV6122 is a Philips indoor HDTV antenna that can boost signals up to 20 dB amplification. If you would prefer an indoor Phillips HDTV antenna then the SDV6122 will boost the signal up to 20 db. This is a good choice for an indoor HDTV antenna as it is extremely simple to attach to the TV and has tilt and swivel to get the correct position to receive the digital signals. The noise is the signal is filtered out with the low noise amplifier.

This is one of the least expensive models of the Philips indoor HDTV antenna and is less than most outdoor antennas. No matter what Philips antenna you get, you shouldn't be paying more than $60 and remember that is a one-time cost rather than a monthly subscription. Once you get the free access that you need, you just need to maintain the antenna which shouldn't be a problem. So if a subscription plan is out of the question then you need to consider a Philips HDTV antenna to receive the local channels at no cost. Just make sure you pick a Philips brand because you for great reception and quality.




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