When faced with the need to buy a new television, one of the first questions that may come to mind is, Should I buy an LCD television? There are pros and cons to this decision, including issues of size, clarity, space, and longevity of the product. Can I use it with my current auxiliary devices like my CD player and VCR?
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is familiar to anyone who already owns a digital camera or mobile phone, but most people don't understand how it works. An LCD screen is composed of two panels of a clear material, which are glued, or bonded, together. A polymer compound, which contains the liquid crystals, is layered onto one of the panels. When an electric current is applied to the panel, the crystals either let the light though, or turn dark, thus creating the image.
With their thin panels and similar shapes, many consumers assume that plasma TVs are the same as LCD. In reality, their technology is quite different. Unlike the LLCDs, plasma screens are made up of individual cells which have been filled with a gas. Electrical current running through the cells causes a reaction. Green, blue and red phosphors react, forming pixels, which we see as the complete picture.
Until recently, LCD TVs have been more popular in the smaller sized televisions. This is partly because technology caused the prices of the larger screens to be much more expensive than the smaller sets. However, technology is constantly improving and now there is less of a price difference, making the large-screen sets more available to the average consumer.
Many consumers wonder if they can use their LCD TV as a computer monitor. Most of them can be, due to the fact that LCD TVs are an outgrowth of the LCD computer monitor. The majority of TVs have the VGA input connections necessary to be integrated into a PC. Gamers like to integrate their PC and game systems in order to have a large screen to play their games on.
Many consumers desire to keep their old VCRs even when purchasing a new TV. These VCRs will integrate with the new TV, thanks to the standard connections, however there is one issue to keep in mind. The resolution on a VHS tape is much lower than that on the TV, which will result in poorer colour quality, as well as a grainier picture than the consumer has seen on their old, 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 panels are thin and take up little space in your home, as well as using less power than a conventional or plasma TV. You can expect long life, in excess of 60,000 viewing hours, and a brilliant, clear image. The LCD television is definitely a wise purchase.
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