Either they want to update their old LCD TVs with new technologies or they want to get rid off their old bulky television. In each sitiuation its hard to decide which model is good or not because of the fast developing LCD TV technology.
Which features are important for a LCD television? I’m sure you hear terms like pixel, resolution, contrast, brightness etc. a lot, but do you know what exactly they mean?
An LCD TV might be you biggest investment after a house or a car. That’s why you should prefer knowing about what are you going to buy with your money earned by hard work.
I am going to explain the important features of LCD TVs that you need to check before buying one without going in too much technical details. No need to become an engineer to buy a LCD television. Below there are some explaninations to help you buying the best LCD TV for your needs.
Here are the six factors you need to consider before deciding which one to buy and their minimum specifications:
Pixel Count: More pixel means better image. If you are going to watch Blu-Ray films choose ones with 1080p resolution, otherwise 720p is enough.
Response Time: Ability to show fast moving objects (LCD TVs used to have problem about this but no more now thanks to new technologies). Prefer models with response time lower than 8ms.
Contrast: Produces sharp definition between colors, the higher the better. Minimum should be 1500:1, don’t consider lower ones.
Brightness: Of course you want to watch your television under all kinds of light, therefor prefer 500 cd/m2 or higher.
Viewing Angle: We couln’t watch anything properly on flat screens but with new technologies they are much more better now. Be sure the LCD TV you are going to buy can be viewed from wide angles so that when everyone is together you can all watch without problems.
Outputs/Inputs: Connectivity is important for a LCD TV, consider your needs at first. Are you going to watch things through a DVD or Blu-Ray player or are you going to connect your computer to the television? After figuring this out compare with the LCD TV you want to buy. HDMI terminals are gaining importance, be sure to buy one with it.
Most of the new LCD meet the criterias above. You will less likely to make a mistake while buying a LCD television if you watch these steps.