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Should You Buy An LCD TV? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jimmy Young   
Friday, 16 October 2009 07:36
If youve thought about purchasing an LCD television, you probably have quite a few questions. Factors to consider include available screen sizes, longevity of the product, clarity of the image, and whether the television will be compatible with existing add-ons such as a VCR. Lets take a look at the LCD television.

If youve thought about purchasing an LCD television, you probably have quite a few questions. Factors to consider include available screen sizes, longevity of the product, clarity of the image, and whether the television will be compatible with existing add-ons such as a VCR. Lets take a look at the LCD television.

Most consumers are aware of LCD technology from watches, cell phones, and video camera screens, but may not know what it is. Simply the screen is two panels of transparent matter, which have been cemented together. A polymer material containing the liquid crystals is applied to one of these layers. When electricity is connected to these crystals, they will either allow the light through or become opaque. It is this action which forms the images we see.

The difference between LCD TVs and plasma TVs is not readily apparent. They look quite similar, but use entirely different technology. A plasma TV is made up of cells, which have been injected with a gas called neon-xenon . When electricity is applied to the cell, red, green and blue phosphors are struck. Each of these is called a pixel, and together they comprise the picture.

When LCD televisions first came on the market, the smaller screens were not only more widely available, but were more reasonably priced. The technology needed cause the large screen TVs to be more costly. With advancement in the technology, the price differences have evened out, making the larger sized LCD television economically feasible.

Since most LCD televisions are equipped with VGA input connections, and are so similar to an LCD computer monitor, many people buy them with the thought of integrating them with a PC. The large-screen LCD is an excellent piece of equipment for this use, especially for those who enjoy game-playing with friends.

You may have older auxiliary devices such as a VCR, and wonder if they are compatible with the LCD televisions. They will work together, since most LCD televisions have standard AV connections. However, a VHS tape, with its lower resolution and poorer colour quality, will not look as good on an LCD TV as it did on a smaller analogue television.

Although LCD TVs have internal speakers, many buyers prefer to integrate their TV with a home theatre system for the best all-around experience. Decide ahead of time where you would like to place your new TV in order to purchase a stand or cabinet. Ensure that you have the correct cables and a surge protection device to guard against a power surge.

LCD TVs use less power, and emit less heat, than a conventional or plasma television. They last a long time, more than 60,000 hours of viewing time can be expected, and give you a vivid image. In addition, their slim design means they can be displayed just about anywhere. Purchasing an LCD TV is a shrewd decision.

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