| When it comes to choosing an LCD HDTV you are | | | | affordable 1366 by 768 pixels resolution. |
| spoiled for choice. Just walking into your local | | | | 3. Screen Finish |
| electronics store is enough to make your head spin; | | | | Your choice here is between matte and gloss finishes. |
| there are TV's of all sizes and price ranges. So how | | | | The lighting conditions of your room will determine |
| do you know which one to buy? | | | | which screen finish will be suitable. |
| Four of the most important factors to consider when | | | | 4. Ports |
| buying a high definition LCD TV are discussed in this | | | | Almost all LCD HDTV's have ample ports but it is |
| article. | | | | worth checking if there is at least one HDMI port which |
| 1. Screen Size | | | | allows the use of just one cable for audio and video. |
| This is the first thing you're likely to decide on based on | | | | Game consoles and Blu-ray players commonly use |
| price and allocated space in your home. You should | | | | HDMI cables. Other ports to look for are S-Video and |
| aim to buy as big as your space and budget allow. | | | | composite video. Some televisions will even have USB |
| Some of the common screen sizes are 32", 42" and | | | | ports. |
| 52". | | | | You may not have a desire to learn every little thing |
| 2. Resolution | | | | about LCD HDTV's but by being familiar with the |
| To get a true high definition display you need to look | | | | above basic features you will be in a better position to |
| for a resolution of 1080p which equals 1920 by 1080 | | | | select the TV that meets your needs and is within |
| pixels. Alternatively you can choose the more | | | | your budget. |