CEEFAX 1 695 Thu 17 Sep 17:56/59 ************ ********************** * *** *** ** ******** * ***** * *** ************ ************************** 7/14 Digital Basics: 1. What is digital? Imagine the revolution from valves to microchips: while you can still receive programmes on old valve sets, the benefits of new technologies are plain.
We are already surrounded by digital technology. It is used in computers, phone systems, CD technology, photography, domestic video through to feature film special effects.
Now it's time for digital broadcasting to begin replacing the current means of transmitting TV and radio programmes to offer more choice; sharp, widescreen pictures and CD quality sound.
