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Choosing the Right Television Buying a new TV is tough as there are so many types and sizes to pick from. You also need to consider the stand and what extras you may need. To make it easier we will run down what your options are‌
Size The first thing you need to consider what size you need your computer to be. Work out what size of TV you need for your room. Quick Guide: 19-26” for bedroom TVs 32- 42” for most living rooms 46- 60” for the full home cinema experience
Screens: LCD vs. LED vs. Plasma The next thing to consider is what type of screen you need. There main screen types available are LCD, LED and Plasma. Here is a brief run-down of what you need to know when picking a screen‌
Screens: LCD Manufacturers- All Pros
Uses less power than Plasma
Cons Doesn’t work well in bright rooms
Screens: LED Manufacturers- All Pros
Uses less power than LCD
Cons Expensive with no real benefit against LCD
Screens: Plasma Manufacturers- Samsung, Panasonic & LG Pros
Great in dark rooms
Cons Uses a lot of power
Basic Features
These are the elements you should look out for in your new TV: Inputs- You need to make sure you have
enough HDMI cables for your satellites box, blue-ray player and video games console Menus- Look through the menus to ensure it is easy for you to use Energy Efficiency- This is becoming an important element in technology so check how much power your new TV may consume
Extras TV’s these days come with many extras so find out if it comes with (or could be included in your deal): DVD/ blue-ray player (inbuilt or add on) Freeview (in-built or add on) HDMI Cables
Special screen cleaning cloths
3D TV 3D TV is the latest innovation in TV but it has a long way to go before it becomes mainstream. Here is what you need to know: You need 3D glasses to get the experience 3D TV’s can be very expensive 3D TV’s can also play 2D TV Limited 3D content available yet
Sources If you need further advice on what TV to buy, check out these sites: CNET
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