I don't know much about HD technology but I do know the picture is suppose to be fantastic. The other week I was over at my friend's place and was watching the screen on her HDTV. I can understand why everyone is going crazy over them. The HD picture really is impressive.



I went ahead and asked her how much she paid for hers and I nearly fell over. Of course, hers is the biggest one they make and has all the bells and whistles. I am not certain if we would ever use half the features she has on hers.

So I started searching the Cyberspace to find out more about this technology called HD and HDTV. I found out I didn't need to buy a large tv to get the same benefits. The smaller ones will provide us with the same type of picture just at a smaller degree. The smaller ones were much more affordable and were still a major upgrade from our old 32".

I also read that I could get HD service from my dish provider and receive several of the HD stations available now. I was starting to get overexcited about my spouse's birthday present. I decided to go out to Walmart to see what they had available.

I spoke to the floor manager who told me everything I desired to know about the tv's. I decided to go with a 50" Panasonic HDTV. I thought it was the perfect size and cost too. I called for delivery for his birthday so he will be stunned and have a new toy to play with on his day.

I didn't really know much about the new technology out for televisions until now. I am so happy I took the time to look into it. I think we will spend many Saturday nights on the lounge watching movies because now we have the theater experience in our own abode.

Truly, if you think about it, in the long run we will be saving money because we won't have to go out to the movie theatre and pay for those overpriced movie tickets, candy bars and drinks. See, I knew this present would serve more of a meaning than just being a birthday present.