Review Of LCD TVs

By Jonny Sword

As the prices of LCD televisions continues to fall and the reliability of today's newest models becomes more well known, more and more consumers are seriously considering making the upgrade to a LCD TV. However, the wide array of features and options to consider can make learning about LCD TVs a bit baffling, as does the high quantity of techno babble present in many LCD TV reviews. Thankfully, the differences between the different LCD televisions on the market are pretty easy to understand once you grasp how a LCD television operates.

The first step to easing one's mind is to get a handle on exactly how a LCD television works. The bulky televisions that we all grew up with operated through the use of cathode ray tubes in the large interior of the television unit. LCD televisions cut down on nearly all of the bulk of a television by providing video content through the use of liquid crystal displays. These liquid crystals are designed to alter the tone and color of every spot of light on the display through bending, which light up in very specific ways at it is filtered through the television.

While there are certainly a great number of features and specifications to look over with each model of LCD televisions, you may find that you can really narrow down your choices by making a couple of decisions on the key options that every LCD TV buyer needs to make. The most important decision for many consumers is how great of a refresh rate they really need in their LCD TV. A refresh rate is measurement of how many times per second the video image on the display is refreshed, and a higher refresh rate results in a much smoother video. Choosing to cut corners on a lower refresh rate is a choice that some consumers later come to regret.

The picture quality that a solid LCD TV offers is another great reason to consider making the switch to a LCD TV. Although it may be tempting to invest in the highest resolution possible, it is worthwhile to spend some time considering whether you can truly notice a difference between the highest resolutions available and a more typical LCD television. While some viewers can immediately spot the difference, many others find that there is a level at which LCD screen resolutions are so high that it is impossible to tell a major difference between the most expensive models and models of a lower price.

Regardless of your final decision on a specific model of LCD television, every new owner can look forward to enjoying the savings in space that the slim design of these flat panel televisions affords . Unlike the old television clunkers, LCD televisions do not require furniture of their own, and many users really come to enjoy the sleek look of wall mounted LCD television, provided that it has been properly installed.

While many consumers make the assumption that bigger is better when it comes to a home television, this is not always the case for LCD TVs. Instead, the ideal size for an LCD television is usually determined by the size of the room that the television will be placed in, as well as most viewers will be seeing the LCD from. When a large LCD TV is placed in a small room, it may be difficult for most people to comfortably view the screen from the ideal angle.

Another option that many top models of LCD televisions now offer is a built in capability for accessing streaming video and audio from certain internet websites. As the streaming content of full length feature films and excellent internet radio continues to become more popular online, television manufacturers have begun teaming up with the top providers of this content to connect to your internet connection and download content to your television directly from your wireless router.

Regardless of whether your television watching consists of relaxing with their favorite hit television shows, keeping up with sports or enjoying full feature films, a LCD TV can be the perfect way to take your home entertainment experience to the next level. - 29967

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