| Nowadays, all major brands heavily advertise their | | | | but two images interlaced into one. So, although the |
| LCD TVs. This naturally makes it hard for an ordinary | | | | picture will be a detailed one, it will not be quite smooth. |
| consumer to decide on a particular model. Of course, | | | | For the most superior viewing pleasure, you need to |
| all the latest models are technologically-advanced, | | | | consider a TV with a picture format of 1080p. With |
| user-friendly and of high-quality. But what is the right | | | | unmatched image quality and unsurpassed clarity, this |
| one for you? And is it possible to buy an LCD TV of | | | | kind of TV is guaranteed to take your viewing |
| your choice without stretching the budget too far? | | | | pleasure to the next level. No wonder then that this is |
| The good news is that it is perfectly possible to find a | | | | also called as the real 'full high definition' TV. As of |
| good LCD TV that suits your requirements and your | | | | now, this type is only available with Blu-ray discs. But it |
| budget, provided you know what you should be looking | | | | is soon expected to be extended to all programs. |
| out for. Instead of simply going by the words of | | | | To decide on the LCD TV with the most suitable |
| salespersons, here's what you should know for | | | | picture format, pay attention to the broadcasting |
| yourself before choosing an LCD TV. | | | | specifications of your programs. If the programs |
| The Basics of Picture format | | | | support a format like 1080i, it would be best to |
| Before setting off for shopping, you must know the | | | | purchase a TV that supports the same format. You |
| difference between 720p, 1080p and 1080i. These | | | | must also remember that 720p TV sets can often |
| terms simply refer to the picture format. The 'p' in 720p | | | | display 1080i formats too. |
| implies 'progressive' and the 'i' in 1080i stands for | | | | Another thing to consider is the resolution of the LCD |
| 'interlaced'. In a format of 720p, there are 720 vertical | | | | TV. A 720p TV must offer you a resolution of |
| lines and 1280 horizontal lines that form a single | | | | 1280x720. On the other hand, a 1080p TV must not |
| progressive frame. The image quality will thus be very | | | | have anything below 1920x1080. |
| high for a 720p format. | | | | Now that you are aware of the basics of picture |
| In the case of 1080i, the 1080 lines vertically and 1920 | | | | format, set off confidently and bring home the perfect |
| lines horizontally combine to form not a united image | | | | LCD TV of your dreams. |