Shopping for a TV these days sure isn't what it used to be. In the
old days, all you had to do was find out how big your next-door
neighbor's TV was, then go to Sears and buy one a few inches bigger.
Now, with HDTV technology exploding in every direction, you need a
deeper understanding of the options available before you decide what to
get. It doesn't need to be intimidating, though, if you break the
decision process down into a few steps.
First of all, let's assume that you want the latest and greatest
type of TV, and that would be an HDTV (High Definition Television). The main factors to consider in choosing an HDTV are:
- Budget Range
- Screen Size
- Display Technology (Plasma, LCD or DLP)
- Picture Quality and Resolution
- Known Issues
Budget Range
HDTV prices are linked to every factor in the above list, but the
screen size and display technology tend to have the strongest influence.
Here's a rough idea of what to expect in the different price ranges (in
US dollars):
Under $500:
24 inch and smaller LCD, HD-ready(without tuner) HDTVs. Some economy
brands, like Vizio, ViewSonic and Olevia, might offer sets as large as
32 inches for under $500 during a special offer.
$500 to $1000:
42 inch and smaller LCD HDTVs, from economy brands and
middle-of-the-road brands like Sharp, JVC and Toshiba. 42 inch and
smaller Samsung 720p LCDs. 37 and 40 inch Plasmas, as long as they are
last year's model. Toshiba, Sharp, LG and the economy brands offer a few
1080p HDTVs in this price range.
$1000 to $1500:
46 inch and smaller LCDs, including some models of the Sharp Aquos and a
few Samsung 1080p HDTVs, if they are on sale. 42 inch and smaller
Plasmas. 57 inch and smaller DLP HDTVs.
$1500 to $2500: 52 inch and smaller LCDs, including older-generation Sony Bravias and most
current-generation Samsung 1080p LCDs. 50 inch and smaller plasma HDTVs. 73 inch and smaller DLP HDTVs.
$2500 plus: Everything else... the latest and greatest. 56 inch Sony Bravia LCDs, enormous Panasonic and Pioneer plasmas, and more.
Screen Size
Choosing the right size HDTV is more important than it might seem. Too
small, and you won't get the immersive TV experience you were looking
for; too big, and you'll feel disappointed at the imperfections you can
see in the picture.
Look at the area where you'll be watching the
TV, and estimate the average distance a viewer will be sitting from the
screen. For the best experience, your viewing distance should be 2 to 4
times the diagonal measurement of the screen. For example, a 50 inch set
is best viewed from 100 or 200 inches, or 8 to 16 feet, away.
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