| LCD TV's are fast becoming a popular choice for | | | | Another important factor to consider is the motion |
| most consumers. You can easily see a lot of houses | | | | response time (MRT). It refers to the ability of an LCD |
| hosting an these televisions in their living rooms with | | | | TV to show motions on the screen. It has been a |
| pride. Some are being mounted on walls and on tables. | | | | known that one of the downsides of an LCD TV is it |
| The thin feature of LCD TV makes it very easy to be | | | | could be weak in displaying objects that are fast |
| placed almost anywhere in the house. If you're thinking | | | | moving. For instance fast paced programs like |
| of getting one, this articles explains some important | | | | NASCAR race, F1, and action movies to name but a |
| points to consider when buying a Television... | | | | few. The good news however, is that more recent |
| First, there are several factors that need to be | | | | models are without this problem, so look out for more |
| considered if you want to buy an LCD TV. Though | | | | recent models to buy. |
| they may all look alike due to the fact that all are flat | | | | It's very important to ask the dealer about its MRT. |
| screened with similar shapes atimes; yet, they all still | | | | MRT is usually measured in milliseconds. The higher the |
| differ from each other. | | | | MRT, the better view you can get in watching your |
| It is important to take note of some of the important | | | | favourite movies and sports. Contrast ratio and |
| specifications of a television before buying one. You | | | | brightness are also important factors to consider |
| need to check the Native Pixel Resolution (NRP), the | | | | before you buy an LCD TV. Avoid TVs that will cause |
| scaling, Motion Response Time (MRT), brightness, | | | | you eye problems. Always check and try to adjust the |
| viewing angle, and the contrast ratio. | | | | contrast and brightness of the potential model in the |
| In case you don't know what a Native Pixel Resolution | | | | shop before paying at the counter. |
| means, it's the number of pixels on the surface of the | | | | Lastly, the viewing angle is also vital. Viewing angle |
| screen. A Good LCD TV always has a high pixel | | | | refers to clarity of the images that you see on the |
| resolution. You can have clearer view of whatever | | | | LCD screen while watching on its sides. Some |
| movie you are watching if the pixel resolution of your | | | | Televisions are only good to watch if you are |
| Television is higher. LCD TVs which are 20 inches and | | | | watching directly at the centre viewing spot. But if you |
| above have higher pixel resolution which is at least | | | | start watching on the sides you'll observe that the |
| 1366x768 NPR. Any pixel resolution which is lower | | | | images are not very clear. They'll look blurred and |
| than this is not so pleasant to watch and isn't worth | | | | unidentifiable. |
| buying. | | | | In summary, before you buy an LCD TV, consider the |
| Another important factor to consider before buying a | | | | Native Pixel Resolution. Remember the scaling and the |
| television is Scaling. Scaling refers to the matching of | | | | MRT. In fact ask the dealer about the TV's MRT.A |
| the incoming signal to the TV's NPR. Resolution signals | | | | good LCD TV makes the images clear for the |
| always being adjusted to fit on to the TV screen. If | | | | viewers even if being watched from the sides of the |
| this is too high, then it can be down scaled, if on the | | | | screen. It should bring fun and entertainment for you |
| other hand it's too low, then it should be up scaled. | | | | when you need it. |