| What is an LCD TV | | | | If you're in the market for an LCD TV, keep in mind |
| An LCD (light crystal display) screen consist of a thin | | | | that prices can vary widely between retailers. That's |
| layer of liquid crystals sandwiched between two plates | | | | why I recommend checking out LCD TV models at a |
| of glass. When an electric current is sent through | | | | local electronics store, then checking prices online |
| these crystals an array of tiny multi-colored pixels light | | | | before you buy one. |
| up and produce a TV picture. | | | | Take a trip to our local Best Buy, Circuit City, or |
| Because they're so thin and light, LCD screens are | | | | Wal-Mart to test various HD TV models. Watch the |
| now the most popular screens for computers, and as | | | | picture, test the controls, and ask the salesperson any |
| prices come down, are becoming the most popular | | | | questions you may have. |
| screens for TVs. | | | | Then, when you've picked out a model you like, go |
| LCD TV screens are 1/4" to 4" thick, and are 2" to 65" | | | | online to see where you can get it at the best price. |
| wide. LCD TVs can cost anywhere from $50 for a | | | | I recently checked prices on a comparison shopping |
| hand held model to $15,000 for a 65" widescreen TV. | | | | website for a Panasonic LCD TV and the price |
| LCD TV Features | | | | difference between retailers varied by more than |
| LCD TVs utilize digital technology which gives you a | | | | $1,000. It's amazing what bargains you can find online. |
| much sharper and clearer picture than a standard tube | | | | The website I used to check prices also included buyer |
| TV. | | | | reviews so I also got honest feedback from people |
| LCD TV screens are thin and lightweight so they can | | | | who had actually purchased the LCD TV model I was |
| be placed almost anywhere in a home or office, even | | | | interested in (can click on the link below to visit this |
| hung on a wall. | | | | website). |
| Most LCD TV screens are manufactured in | | | | Prices for LCD TVs start at $300 for a 19" TV, $900 |
| widescreen format and are compatible with | | | | for a 32" TV, and $2,000 for a 40" TV. |
| widescreen DVD'S and HD programming. | | | | Conclusion |
| LCD TVs have a flat screen so there's no picture | | | | If you spend most of your evening hours watching |
| distortion as there is with curved tube TVs. | | | | television like I do, and you want a picture with near |
| LCD TV screens have a life span of 50,000 to 80,000 | | | | lifelike quality, then an HD TV set is what you're after. |
| hours, depending on the make and model of the LCD | | | | Click on this link for more information on LCD TVs and |
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