| Regarding the size, resolution and image quality, more | | | | LCD TV's size. It must fit the area where it will be |
| and more people are opting for LCD TV. These are | | | | placed and must be large enough to optimize your |
| currently the best-selling apartments and high-definition | | | | viewing experience and small enough not to |
| TVs still prefer the more consumers because the | | | | overwhelm. Remember that the best LCD TVs are |
| come in a wide variety of sizes, fits almost anywhere | | | | built for maximum enjoyment at a distance. So if you |
| and light enough for wall mounting as standard photo | | | | have a 40"set, do the have enough space in the room |
| frame. But with so many choices today, how to find | | | | so you can sit at a distance of 5 meters or so. The |
| the best LCD TV? Here are some factors to consider, | | | | bigger the TV, the longer the area you have to see it |
| along with several recommendations. | | | | from. |
| Screens explained | | | | Resolution |
| LCD is an abbreviation of the liquid crystal. This refers | | | | This is another judge in which the best LCD TVs are |
| to the type of technology used on the TV screen to | | | | measured. The resolution refers to the overall image |
| produce images. Thanks to backlighting, LCD TVs are | | | | quality on TV. The higher the number, the sharper and |
| better than older CRT models using fluorescent light to | | | | clearer image. High definition formats generally range |
| produce a wider range of colors. This is also the | | | | from about 720p to 1080p. |
| technology that allows even distribution of light across | | | | But if budget is an important issue, there's no need to |
| the screen, so the overall brightness is consistent. | | | | pay extra for higher resolution. Even 720p screens |
| Does Size Matter i TV? | | | | can already give excellent pictures and reliable image |
| Apparently doing so. The best LCD TV today are | | | | quality. The difference between a 720 and EN 1080 is |
| those that offer a good range of sizes - from | | | | almost negligible, especially if you have access to the |
| desktop-sized 15"units to more home theater-friendly | | | | display of HD programming. |
| 70 ". Larger units also comes with receiver and | | | | |
| surround speakers to better enhance the experience | | | | Brand |
| home theater. | | | | In some cases, brand loyalty issues when deciding |
| Image Quality | | | | which LCD TVs are best. If you must take into |
| Although even the best LCD TVs have visual | | | | account the manufacturer, look for top names like |
| performance problems they face. Some of their main | | | | Samsung, Sony, LG, Philips or Vizio. These brands are |
| drawbacks is the low refresh rate (which leads to | | | | some of the best models in the industry, with many |
| slower reaction times), low contrast compared to | | | | special offers available. |
| plasma TVs and shake during fast action scenes. | | | | Price |
| However, LCD TV manufacturers promise better | | | | If you stick with a particular brand and consider a |
| performance in next generation LCD TVs. That | | | | larger size LCD TVs, among the best you'll find can |
| means, we can expect significantly higher response | | | | set you back at least $ 700 for a decent size 32". |
| rate and tweaks that solve pads for high-speed car | | | | Larger sizes starting at 37"can cost from $ 1,500 to $ |
| chases and fight scenes in future models. | | | | 3,000. However, you can still shave off a few hundred |
| How to choose the best LCD TV | | | | dollars by choosing lesser-known brands typically sold |
| Here are some factors to consider: | | | | by retailers at stores that Target, Wal-Mart and Best |
| Size | | | | Buy. You'll have generally the same picture quality at |
| Probably the biggest light you need to think about is the | | | | about 15% to 20% less. |