Which LCD TV to choose?
Want to buy a new TV, but the huge choice is confusing? Below we have given the parameters, considering which, it will be easier for you to understand which LCD TV to choose.
- Screen diagonal
When choosing a diagonal, remember that it is most convenientWatch TV from a distance of 4-5 diagonals. Therefore, choosing a diagonal depends entirely on the size of your room. Mini-TVs with a screen of a couple of inches to 100-inch panels are produced. Usually buyers choose TVs with a diagonal of 30-60 inches.
- Screen resolution
The resolution of the matrix of the TV is the numberpixels that create a visible image on the screen. The higher the resolution, the sharper the image. The technical characteristics of the TV set the ratio of the number of pixels horizontally and vertically, for example, for high-quality viewing of DVDs, you need a resolution of 1366 X 768, and a digital high-definition HDTV signal will be fully displayed on panels with a resolution of 1920x1080.
- Viewing Angle
The image of old models of LCD TVs couldChange, depending on what angle you looked at the screen. From the viewing angle, for example, brightness and contrast depended. Modern models have a viewing angle of about 180 degrees (do not buy models with this parameter less than 170 degrees). To check the viewing angle, in the store, move away from the TV to the distance from which you plan to watch it at home, and look at the image from different angles.
- The response time, or the speed of reaction of the TV,is also an important parameter. In modern models, the response time should not be more than 8 msec, otherwise, with a sharp change of the frame on the screen you can watch a murky train.
- Brightness and contrast - these parameters are indicated in the technical specifications of the TV. The brightness of the screen should be at least 450 cd / m2, and the contrast is not less than 500: 1.
- Connectivity options. On the front and back of the TV there are connectors for connecting various devices: a DVD and blu-ray player, a camera, a video camera, a game console, a computer, an external USB drive, an antenna, a home theater, headphones, etc. Therefore, at home decide in advance what you will connect, and what connectors you need: tulips, component, SCART, S-Video, DVI, USB, HDMI, etc.
- Sound - it is desirable that the model had built-in decoders of sound Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Virtual Dolby.
Pay attention also to the weight andpower consumption model. How to choose an LCD TV by manufacturer? It turned out that Russians trust most of all firms like Sony, Philips, Panasonic and Samsung.
