A Simple Plasma And LCD TV Buying Guide

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In looking into buying either a plasma or LCD TV here is a simple plasma and LCD TV buying guide. There are many factors that you must determine when looking into buying either one of these flat screen monitors. There are factors about the television itself, as well as other factors such as what you will mainly be using it for. There are many types of plasma and LCD TV's on the market these days so, chances are, you will find exactly what you need. The best plasma or LCD television is one that will fit your needs best.

1. Size of TV

You have to determine the size of the TV you want. Basically with HDTVs, the rule of thumb is that you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. So�

Minimum size= Viewing distance/3

Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

A flat screen plasma or LCD TV comes in many sizes from the around 35 inches all the way to 70 inches. There are also rear projection TV's that are better for high definition TVs that are over 60 inches in size.

If you are looking to mount a flat panel TV on your wall than you will want a flat panel TV. Both rear-projection and flat-panel HDTV's are currently able to offer fantastic picture quality at a full 1080p resolution. So the difference in picture is not a factor. If you are looking for a cheap plasma/LCD television the smaller models are generally less expensive.

2. Contrast Ratio

You will also want to look at the contrast ratio of the TV. The Contrast ratio will measure the difference in light and dark tones that a panel is able to produce. A plasma/LCD television with a higher contrast ratio means it will feature more subtle details in the image on the screen. The higher the contrast ratio the better the picture will be. Generally the best plasma and LCD television, in terms of contrast ratio, are with bigger screen sizes.

3. Resolution

Resolution is another factor you should look at. The main aspect of a HDTV is getting higher resolution than a regular TV. Currently there are flat-panel HDTV's in 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. 1080p is the highest resolution that is currently available.

4. Other Factors

Other factors that you should look into are the price of the Plasma / LCD TV, the various features, the look of the TV, and sound options. Obviously the price will be a major factor but do not go with a cheap model, as you should stick the reputable brands of Samsung, Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, JVC, Philips, Sharp, Panasonic, and Sony.

There are many functions that you may want to have on your plasma/LCD TV, such as various inputs and sound options. Many plasma/LCD TV's come with inputs but check to see if they have the ones you need, such as USB Port and a stereo input for the home stereo you have. Many plasma/LCD TV's will have stereo inputs but if you want surround or theater sound check to see if the model you are looking at has these options.

5. Conclusion

Remember that the best plasma/LCD television is one that will fit your needs. There are many plasma/LCD TV's on the market and you can find what you need for your viewing entertainment and more.