There are different choices when it comes to televisions these days. The days of just worrying about the size of the TV are gone. I know that it used to be much simpler, about the only hard choice was deciding whether or not you wanted a big screen or a little screen TV.
Well, maybe you had to decide if you wanted a console that sat on the floor in a cabinet or if you had a little table or stand to put it on. Oh, and you got to decide if you wanted a remote control or not. Those were about the only choices you had. One more, you could also decide whether or not you wanted a color TV or black and white. Does anyone under the age of twenty-five even remember what a black and white TV looked like? I used to play my Nintendo on a 9 inch black and white. Those were the days, there is nothing like watching a black and white Mario running across the screen.
Considering all of the technological advances in TVs over the past decade alone, it is no wonder that consumers are faced with more decisions then ever. You can still choose to get a TV that uses a tube, like the older TVs did, or you can choose a projection TV, which is also an older technology, compared to the newer TVs available. Then there are the new HDTVs, which use three different types of technology, LCD, plasma, and digital light with mirrors. All three types offer great picutre quality, and all have their own pros and cons.
LCD TVs, are the most popular type of HDTV sold in America today. The LCD technology is the same as what you would find in a laptop screen, or on a hand held game. The LCD TVs offer the best quality for the best price, which is a major factor as to why they are so popular. The resolution and colors on a plasma HDTV are excellent, and maybe a little better then an LCD, but they are typically more expensive then an LCD. The DLP HDTVs are deeper then the other two options, and take up more room, but they offer an excellent picutre quality, especially for high definition shows and movies.
No matter how much has changed when it comes to TVs, there is still always the question of size. The size of the screen should really depend on the size of the room the TV will be in, and how close the viewers will be to the TV. Many HDTVs are also wall mounted, so you should consider which wall you would want to put the TV on when thinking about the size of the TV. The lighting in the room is also a factor when making your decision, if the room is darker plasma HDTVs may be a better option, and if the room is light then LCD is the better choice.
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