Get The Right LCD TV For You

September 2nd, 2009 by Tom Smith, under LCD TV. No Comments

If you are looking for a new television, LCD TVs are a great place to start. The most popular brands are Sharp, Samsung, LG, JVC, Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba, and Philips, but there are several other quality brands available. They come in many different sizes, from small, 15-inch versions to giant televisions of over 100 inches. No matter what space you are looking to fill, there is an LCD TV out there that will fit your location and budget needs.

In recent years, LCD TVs have become very desirable. LCD is another name for liquid crystal display. There is, however, nothing watery about these televisions. The technology uses the rotation of twisted crystals to create images; and the fluid motion of the crystals is reflected in the name. It makes the name a bit confusing so most people just use the short version – LCD TV.

Buying an expensive TV can be a difficult process, so there are a few key points to consider when comparing different LCD TVs. One of the common methods of comparison is the contrast, or black level, of a particular TV. A comparison of the blackest black to the whitest white determines the contrast ratio. A quality LCD TV will have a contrast level of at least 3000:1, but this will vary widely depending on the brand and model. Philips, for instance, carries a 56″, 1080p LCD TV with a contrast ratio listed at 80,000:1. An excellent contrast ratio is anything at or above 10,000:1. Despite Plasma technologys initial dominance in this area, LCD televisions have made significant technology improvements that have brought them up to speed.

Response time is another aspect of an LCD that will make a difference in your LCD TV’s picture quality. Some indicators of poor response time are ghosting, streaking, or blurring, so an LCD Television with a great contrast ratio can be hampered by poor response time. Although the industry does not yet regulate the measure of response time, Sharps Aquos line of TVs has been accurately measured at 6 milliseconds. This is definitely something to consider when looking for the right TV for you.

Refresh rates can be tricky to find. They are often displayed as 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, or 6000Hz. 600Hz is only available on the newest models and is recommended mostly for sports or similar fast moving programming. 200 Hz is quite common on the name brands and is a marked improvement upon the 50Hz speed.

Furthermore, LCD televisions have a high resolution with HD ready (720p) or full HD capacity (1080p). This makes them great for alternative video input. Especially for computer displays, LCD Televisions have a strong advantage over Plasma and display perfect images that might appear jagged on a Plasma screen. Watching your favourite team play a match in full-HD is an experience every sports fan should have!

Despite the competition offered by Plasma screens, LCD TVs offer a wider range of sizes and prices, and this makes them a much more flexible choice. They are a wonderful long-term investment with their long life span ” 60,000 viewing hours ” and their slim three-inch thickness only makes them more attractive in small spaces.

Whether you enjoy watching sports in High Definition at blistering speeds, or taking in a good movie with the family, purchasing an LCD TV will enhance your viewing experience and bring friends and family together for countless hours of fun!