| So you've saved up for the past few months and | | | | with a swivel mechanism. This mount not only allows |
| have finally managed to convince yourself that you | | | | you to tilt the TV up and down, but you can also |
| really do need a new TV. You've done your research | | | | swivel it horizontally. This is really good if you want to |
| and you managed to get a really good deal, but now | | | | watch TV from several different positions. These |
| you are left facing one final problem...just how do you | | | | mounts are also ideal as they allow you to move your |
| go about choosing the right type of wall mount for | | | | furniture around without compromising your home |
| your precious LCD or plasma TV? | | | | cinema experience. |
| Choosing a TV wall mount sounds like an easy job, but | | | | Finally there are articulated arm mounts. These feature |
| there are actually a lot of things that you need to | | | | a sophisticated arm system that gives you the |
| consider before making a purchase. This article will | | | | greatest level of flexibility. The arm folds away so the |
| give you an overview of the things that you need to | | | | TV can be pushed flat against the wall while not in use. |
| think about so that hopefully you will be able to take all | | | | You can then pull the TV away from the wall and |
| the hassle out of finding the right kind of mount for | | | | position it anyway you please in order to get the best |
| your particular needs. | | | | viewing angle. These types of mount are ideal for |
| The first thing you need to consider is whether you | | | | those people who want to be able to watch the TV |
| need your mount to be adjustable once it is on the | | | | from different rooms - from the dining room while you |
| wall. There are basically four types of TV mount - the | | | | are eating dinner for example. However, as they are |
| most basic of which is often called a fixed mount. As | | | | the most complicated type of mount, they are also |
| you may imagine, these types of mounts simply hold | | | | generally the most expensive option as well. |
| the TV flush against the wall. As they are the simplest | | | | Something else you should consider before making |
| type of mount they are often the cheapest, however | | | | your purchase is that some TVs require that you use |
| they do not allow you to tilt or adjust the TV, so if you | | | | a specific type of mount, while others simply have |
| use this type of mount you have to be 100% certain | | | | standard spaced holes in the back to allow you to use |
| that you have found the perfect position for your TV, | | | | practically any mount you wish. Make sure you check |
| otherwise you may find yourself having to sit | | | | your TV owner's manual to see whether your TV is |
| awkwardly just in order to see the screen. | | | | compatible with all mounts or whether you require a |
| The next type of mount is known as a tilt mount. As | | | | specific type. |
| the name suggests these mounts allow you to tilt the | | | | Choosing the right type of mount really does depend |
| TV up or down once it is on the wall. They are a little | | | | on your own personal needs. If you definitely know |
| more expensive than the fixed mounts, but they do | | | | where you are going to place your TV then a |
| give you the flexibility to change the angle of the TV - | | | | standard fixed mount should be adequate, but if you |
| this is especially handy is your TV is near a window | | | | want maximum flexibility then an articulated arm type |
| because the angle of the screen may have to be | | | | of mount would be what you need. There's a lot of |
| adjusted at different times of day in order to avoid | | | | information online, and remember you can always ask |
| glare. | | | | a sales assistant at your local home entertainment |
| The third type of mount combines a tilt mechanism | | | | centre to help you if you are still unsure. |