Modern Television Is a British production company based in Cardiff and London. It was founded in 2005 by Griff Rhys Jones and Simon Mansfield, who left in 2011. Since 2011 the Managing Director has been Sarah Broughton.
The technical standards for modern television, both monochrome (black-and-white) and colour, were first established in the middle of the 20th century. Improvements have been made continuously since that time, and television technology changed considerably in the early 21st century. Much attention was focused on increasing the picture resolution (high-definition television [HDTV]) and on changing the dimensions of the television receiver to show wide-screen pictures. In addition, the transmission of digitally encoded television signals was instituted to provide interactive service and to broadcast multiple programs in the channel space previously occupied by one program.
Despite this continuous technical evolution, modern television is best understood first by learning the history and principles of monochrome television and then by extending that learning to colour. The emphasis of this article, therefore, is on first principles and major developments basic knowledge that is needed to understand and appreciate future technological developments and enhancements.
The subsequent days were a wonderment of how good a modern TV is and the ‘apps’ that you can get on them. Here is my top 5
Streaming Services – In the 80’s we went to the video shop and chose from a few hundred worn out movies we’d never heard of. In the 90’s we bought tens of DVD’s and Blu rays, watched them once then years later felt guilty throwing them out. Now we have access to thousands of digital-clear movies to download instantly that are rated by others and suggested from our previous viewing for ease. All this for a few pounds a month by subscribing to Netflix or Amazon. Cosy nights in watching movies with a loved one is the new going out.
4k content – although you can’t get 4k ultra high definition over the aerial there are many programs available on the streaming services provided you have decent broadband. All the better TV’s are 4k ultra high definition now, which is stunning when you first see it so everything else is a poor substitute. Thousands of items on YouTube are in 4k as well.
YouTube – like most people getting their first mobile phones and tablets we played with the YouTube app for a little while then found something better to do. In the subsequent 15 years the service has been acquired by Google and developed greatly, it is now the third most used site on the internet. It is regarded as the the future of viewing, everything on demand, many young people don’t have a need for a television set. Revisit that app (it will be on your smart phone), search for your favorite artist then the word mix and you get all their videos, all evening – subscription free. Any subject you choose will have content (not all good quality mind).
The i Player type services have come of age too. Sign up and sign in and the app will line up the next episode to watch and even suggest from your viewing habits. The quality is up and the software more robust. A recent feature is that you can watch from the start by pressing the green button, when you switch to a program that has already started, another iPlayer function.
Controlling other units – gone are the days of several remote controls balancing on the coffee table. Following agreement by the brands the new TV remote can control other units, like a Sony blue ray or a set top box (although why would you need either now)?
Voice control – yes its been around for a while but now it really works, it’s going to get bigger and it will be everywhere – we can genuinely ask the TV to mute and it will. Screen mirroring – a super easy way to pop what is on your tablet or phone screen on to your main TV, showing the relatives your photos or online shopping with an audience, it’s there if you need.
TV’s a much better than they were just a handful of years ago and there are some cracking things to watch on TV now from the BBC and others, depending on your tastes no adverts either. There is a world of programming that we can select and watch on demand from all over the world. The only downside of a modern TV is the sound quality but that is easily remedied with a sound bar, but that’s s a subject for another day.
Modern TV Prices In Ghana:
The cost of Modern TV In Ghana varies due to types, model, style & size. It starts from a price of GH₵ 1,400.00 to GH₵ 7,750.00…!!!!