How to Choose the Best LCD Flat TV

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If you're looking for the best LCD flat tv, but you feel a little confused about what to buy, don't feel alone. The market for LCD tv's is ever changing, and can seem confusing, unless, of course, you know what's important. In this article, I'm going to tell you what you need to look for when shopping for your next LCD flat tv.

First off, is LCD better or is plasma better? For a while, it looked like plasma, but then LCD picture quality got a lot better. Also, LCD screens have gotten bigger and bigger over the past two or three years. One thing that plasma tv's had over LCD tv's was the quality of the blacks. LCD's just weren't able to deliver deep, rich blacks. That particular problem is a thing of the past. Other issues that have been successfully dealt with are viewing angle and blurring.

In other words, if you're looking for the best LCD flat tv, then you're doing the right thing! Because LCD tv's have come into their own.

You can buy an LCD tv for as little as a few hundred dollars for a small screen to as much as several thousand dollars. Of course, the biggest driving force behind price is screen size. Fortunately for us consumers, there are a number of manufacturers out there, and there's a lot of competition. If you want to get the best LCD tv, then you need to stick with the following manufacturers, LG, Phillips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Vizio, and Westinghouse. You can get good deals at places like Best Buy or Target, but shopping online might be something to consider, too! Amazon, for instance, usually has very good prices.

To choose the best LCD flat tv, you need to first off decide on screen size. Be aware that you can sit closer to an LCD flat tv than you could to your old picture tube tv. Since the resolution is better, closer viewing is possible. But that doesn't mean you need to launch out and get the biggest screen you can afford. You also should take the room size into account.

For instance, a 50-inch set will probably be too big for most bedrooms.

Speaking of resolution, the best resolution is 1080p. This refers to the number of lines across the screen and how those lines are arranged. 1080p is fairly new, and not all sets have it. The others probably have 720. You don't necessarily need the higher resolution, though. In a lot of instances, the lower resolution will look just as good. Both qualify for high-definition.

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Home Theater TV - How To Choose The Right Home Theater TV

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What's your preference of HDTV? From a home theater point-of-view this is an important element but the truth is, when choosing your TV, it really is your decision.

Yes, you'll get a ton of advice and information and that's great but you really want a unit which you're going to be happy with, not someone else.

Home theater is a personal thing, from the type of TV to the sound system to the seating arrangements. Everyone has their own peculiarities and the first rule of setting up your showpiece is..."Don't build it to someone else's satisfaction!"

As far as television is concerned, there are many issues which come into play such as size, picture and the ability to have it wall mounted. What's your preference?

Projection TVs

If you are into size and a budget then projection televisions are great. You get plenty of "bang for your buck" with a projection unit including the best screen size for your outlay. You also have the option of DLP and LCD technology with today's units.

The only drawback of course is if you prefer the wall mounted look.

LCD TVs

Flat screen LCDs are more expensive than their rear projection cousins and are much smaller in size. They are lauded for their brightness and contrast levels and the problem of burn in isn't really an issue.

Another factor in their favor is their low power consumption. This is important if you are an avid television watcher and for home theater TV purposes, then this is a plus.

Plasma TVs

Plasmas are very slim these days making them ideal to be wall mounted. They are still regarded as having the best color delivery as well as high contrast ratio for greater detail.

They also provide the widest viewing angles which is great if seating placement becomes an issue. On the downside, their life expectancy is shorter but this is not really an issue in our book.

Their life expectancy is somewhere between 20-30,000 hours. This equates to 15-20 years with a set used 4-6 hours a day.

With today's rapidly increasing technology, a set bought today is going to be pretty ancient by the time it's due to burn out and in all likelihood, a new home theater TV will have already replaced it.

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