| LCD TV's are quite new. Being new has its own | | | | TVs will eventually deteriorate, by suffering a burn-in, |
| advantages and disadvantages. One will come across | | | | just like your regular tube TV. Well it won't. Actually |
| a lot of information regarding LCD TV's that are not | | | | LCD screens works quite differently from your regular |
| true. You will be also hearing a lot of things about LCD | | | | tube TV. It works in such a way that it does a |
| TV's from different people. Each entitled to his or her | | | | mechanism called "blocking a light" which eliminates all |
| own opinion of course. But be wary. Try to investigate. | | | | the possibilities of burn on your screen. When the time |
| Now, I will discuss to you four common beliefs about | | | | comes that your TV will have reached a certain |
| LCD TV's that are not true. | | | | "maturity age" you can expect the screen to have the |
| First and foremost some people actually believe that | | | | same quality of display when you first purchased it. |
| LCD TV's are made up of Liquid. Well, they are not. | | | | With no burn-in-effects guaranteed. |
| The LCD in TV's are not made of liquid. In fact the | | | | Lastly, there is this very common belief that one can |
| LCD's on TV's are made of crystals. Actually, the term | | | | only watch TV form LCD TVs if one actually sits |
| liquid in refer to the class and quality of the crystal that | | | | directly in front of the screen. Watching it from the |
| LCD's are made of. It does not refer to the state of | | | | sides is just not possible. Actually, this belief holds true |
| the material. It is also noteworthy to know that this | | | | in the past, however times have changed. At present |
| type of material-the crystals-reacts in ways quite | | | | one can actually watch even up to a 160 degree angle, |
| predictable when electric currents actually passes | | | | without screen image deterioration. Even at that angle, |
| through them. It is this type of reaction, this | | | | clear images will be seen on the LCD TV. However, if |
| characteristic, which produces clear pictures. So, when | | | | you happen to acquire a poor quality LCD TV, then |
| one watches TV on the screen of their LCD TV clear | | | | you may experience deterioration and poor image |
| pictures are formed. | | | | quality. But if you have purchased a good quality LCD |
| Second, people believe that LCD TV's will outlive | | | | TV, there should be no problem. A view from all sides |
| them-hence, the belief that the LCD TVs will be with | | | | and angles of the LCD TV should produce good and |
| them forever. Now, we all know that this is not true. | | | | quality views you can enjoy. |
| Nothing lasts forever. With LCD TV's several things | | | | Two Additional Tips When Buying Your Set of LCD |
| needs to be considered, such as average display | | | | TV: |
| hours, etc. Typically though, LCD TV's lasts from | | | | - always consider all advantages and disadvantages |
| 60,000 to 80,000 display hours. So, if we calculate | | | | before coming to a decision. |
| based on the figures mentioned, watching TV all day | | | | - Be aware of the common beliefs about LCD TVs |
| can make your LCD TVs last for at least seven | | | | that are not true. |
| years. But it can last for more than twenty years if | | | | Lastly, do your research; do not immediately believe |
| your average usage per day would just be around | | | | what others say. Certain false beliefs about LCD TVs |
| eight hours. | | | | can distort your decisions. Be armed with the right |
| Third, there is this belief that the display screen on LCD | | | | facts and knowledge. |