Sunday, December 12, 2010

What to Look for When You’re Buying Your New LCD TV


Buying a brand new LCD TV could be a bit bewildering, especially in recent years as there are many new technologies and features that people will advise you on getting, sometimes these may be just what you need, and sometimes they may be surplus to your requirements. This article aims to demystify the LCD TV buying process and help you know exactly what you want and what to look for to ensure you get a good deal on an LCD TV that will last you a long time.
One of the beauties of buying an LCD over say a plasma television is that they work much better with computers, so connecting a laptop to watch movies or view photos on is going to be a better experience with LCD TVs as they are essentially larger computer monitors after all. LCD TVs are also less likely to suffer the imaging problems that plague some other TVs, such as the burn-in effect that can happen with Plasma TVs and cause annoying 'ghost' images on your screen.
LCD TVs are also brighter and are suitable for brighter environments such as day rooms and rooms where you'll get much more ambient light which could make watching TV difficult. The TV's light intensity can be turned down in the evening too, which should make viewing in the evening or a darker room more comfortable for you and there is typically less of a screen glare problem with LCD TVs compared to others too.
For the energy conscious there are many LCD TV models that use less electricity and have specific energy saving modes that can cut the energy usage of your TV when it is not in use or when you don't need as bright a picture, considering that many homes are guilty of leaving TVs on when they aren't being watched or sap power even when they are on standby it is a benefit to get an LCD television to cut down your home's electricity use and its carbon footprint too.
Buying an LCD TV can be a lengthy process as you check out many different models and features to ensure you get the right one for your home and that you don't end up regretting your decision.

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