| Although 3D TV is all the rage in the news, most are | | | | won't notice the difference between 1080p and 720p. |
| too expensive for us working stiffs. Thus, LCD HDTV | | | | Display Technology-Some basics |
| systems are still the main choice in Television sets-and | | | | LCD-Better models will have higher refresh rates. You |
| will be the subject of this guide. | | | | can get this by the above experiment, but also looking |
| A few things to remember to start | | | | at the specs of the TV. The most popular amongst |
| 1) An HDTV will look bigger in your living room than it | | | | flat screen HDTV sets |
| will in the store | | | | LED-Use less electricity than LCD HDTV systems, |
| 2) Be sure that you measure the space that you have | | | | have improved color brightness and motion |
| for your TV (as well as other peripherals that you | | | | smoothness. However, they are also more |
| may add to your entertainment center. | | | | expensive-usually significantly so. |
| 3) 1080p definition is not automatically a huge upgrade | | | | Plasma- These sets are better than LCD HDTV at |
| from 720p. Yes, 1080p HDTV sets are higher definition. | | | | handling movement, and have a comparable price tag. |
| However, there are many comparable 720p HDTVs. | | | | However, they are bulkier, heavier, and less efficient. |
| 4) The further you are when viewing HDTVs, the less | | | | Many plasma HDTV sets run hot, and generally do not |
| important definition standard becomes. Generally | | | | last as long as LCD or LED HDTV sets. |
| speaking, if you are 8ft away from a 37 inch set, you | | | | The best way is to look at the set hands on. |