But the thing is if you want to get your buddies to your place instead, you create the high energy environment in your living room itself; The most important part of that environment being the display.
So, in case you're planning on spending on a new television set that will help you make the most of the upcoming ICC World Cup, we'll help you decide, how you can spend it on the right product. We have listed the most likely candidates that you may consider, and put them up against the next best options, just to make it easier for you to evaluate your choices. We begin with the most predictable option out there—
High Definition TVs (LCDs and Plasmas)
Hah! you knew I would head straight to these didn't you? But believe it or not, since we don't have any real high definition broadcast system in place, an HDTV would be overkill for something like a standard definition broadcast of the cricket match. The image would be stretched to fit the wide-screen aspect ratio and since the broadcast won't be in the TV's native resolution, the quality will seem choppy too.
Probably by the next World Cup, a HD broadcast system may be in place in India (we hope), but for this time you'll probably be better off with a display that's native to standard definition broadcasts.
Pros: Well at least you know your TV is better than the best broadcasting system in the country.
Cons: The 'Jhingalala' life looks like fat pixels here.
Bottom Line: If you're planning to get a high definition display just for the World Cup, don't!
29-inch CRT TV
Believe it or not this is still one of the best options for watching this year's World Cup at home. You'll get the best contrast ratios, and the best image overall image quality, as compared to all other options. Not to mention, the speakers in this TV will also be a lot better than most high definition TVs out there, as these TVs come with enough space at the back to produce a deeper bass. The best part about them is that these days you can get yourself a decent 29" CRT TV for just around Rs. 16,000, making it the cheapest solution in this feature.
Puts a new meaning to the saying "Old is Gold" doesn't it?
Still the problem with CRT TVs is the size limitation and the obvious lack of novelty. I doubt a lot of your friends would be interested in watching it on a TV that they probably have in their own homes.
Pros: Excellent picture and sound quality at the most economical price.
Cons: Lack of novelty. You'll be watching the World Cup 2007 on a TV that people have been using for ages to watch saas bahu soaps.
Bottom Line: To have a real ball with your friends, you need a bigger screen and an atmosphere that will do justice to your mania.
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