LCD TVs Pre Buy Considerations

By Mark Walters

Not so long ago, the cost of buying an LCD TV was prohibitive, and most people who wanted a home theater experience chose a plasma TV instead. However, the cost of them has been dropping lately and it is now possible to get yourself a cheap LCD TV that provides a great viewing experience. If you want to buy a cheap LCD TV, it pays to do a little research before committing to a purchase. As with all types of TVs, there are multiple brands, sizes and options to consider. To make your decision a bit easier, make use of the following tips...

- Decide what screen size you need first

Before you go out to buy an LCD TV, you need to have a general idea of what size it should be. The size you need is dependent on your budget (smaller TVs cost less) and the distance you sit from your TV and your budget. As a rough guide, if you sit 4 feet from your TV, then a screen size of 30 inches is recommended and if you sit 12 feet from your TV, then a screen size of 50 inches is recommended.

- Only get a high resolution one

The resolution of the screen on an LCD TV is the most important factor as far as the quality of the picture is concerned. A large screen with a low resolution will more than likely result in a viewing experience that you are not satisfied with. If your budget means that you have to choose between a high resolution or a big screen, then you should always opt for a high resolution.

- View the picture quality from all sides

When viewed from an angle, the picture on a LCD TV will dim slightly. This is definitely something to consider, because when you bring a TV back to your house not everyone will be able to view it from a directly frontal position. Some dimming from a side angle is inevitable, but the level of dimming varies quite substantially. So, before making a final decision on which LCD TV to buy, be sure to check out the picture quality when looked at from an angle.

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