Buying a Full HD TV Considerations
It's more than likely that you have seen the hundreds of HD TV adverts scattered all over the papers, on TV and on the Internet. The problem is however that not all high definition TV is Full HD TV. There are hundreds of TV models out there which offer a higher definition picture quality which is not actually up to high definition quality standards, and will not give you the experience you wanted if for example you wanted to watch a Blu Ray DVD. By ensuring you are buying a Full HD TV you will be getting the best viewing experience possible from HD TV.
You have choice of LCD or Plasma when buying a Full HD TV both types are available in 1080p or 1080i. This in itself can be confusing and the choice of specifications can soon become overwhelming. A 42 inch TV size is probably the most common size of television as they are suitable for most living rooms and other larger rooms. Cost obviously comes into it but with the price of HD TV decreasing all the take time to consider your options.
If youre considering a Full HD TV one of your first decisions is between Plasma and LCD sets. Full HD Plasma TV sets are known to have a better picture quality. LCD displays tend to have a longer life span than plasmas but due to improvements in plasma display quality and screen saving features, pixel burn is not really an issue and the expected viewing life of plasmas is not an issue for the average owner. Plasmas are however more expensive than their LCD equivalents.
By far the more prevalent HD technology is Full HD LCD TV. The issue of screen burn and shorter life span do not come into the equation with LCD televisions. These type of televisions have good quality pictures and refresh rates but the colours produced by plasma displays still outperform LCD TVs. Due to these qualities, Full HD LCD TV sets make it a great choice for gamers and the fast paced high detail action produced by modern games consoles. The generally cheaper prices of todays LCD TVs are also of benefit to shoppers with less to spend.
For people who receive HD TV signals or want clearer quality from their existing reception a HD TV converter can be a great option, you can buy HD TV converters that work in two directions, the first can convert an old analogue signal and increase it's quality, this is not always reliable but can help improve your HD TV Viewing without buying an expensive Full HD TV package. You can also buy HD TV converters that change a HD Signal to an analogue output for older TVs, this is actually reducing the image quality, and therefore your viewing.
As previously discussed not all TVs that are sold as HD meet Full HD TV standards. You must be careful when making your choice of what set to purchase. Televisions sold as HD ready usually conform to the 720p specification. With 720p sets there is an improvement over standard analogue TVs but when compared to 1080p and 1080i there will be a noticeable improvement with the 1080 sets especially for larger screen sizes. 720p is not true full HD TV and is better suited to the smaller screens.
If youre in the market for a Full HD TV go for the TV sets which meet the 1080p or 1080i specifications. The 1080i specification has a 1280 by 1080 pixel resolution but the 1080p has a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution but with the progressive scanning you will notice a smoother picture. Because of the superior quality 1080p, the price can be higher but if this takes it out of your reach then 1080i still provides a high standard of picture suitable for most viewers.
Despite looking like a complicated affair, the decisions involved in buying a Full HD TV are quite simple. If you want the best viewing experience, a television to enhance your home gaming needs, and a set to do your Blu Ray DVDs justice. Then a full HD TV is the way to go, if you do your homework and choose wisely then you won't need a second mortgage either. - 23806
You have choice of LCD or Plasma when buying a Full HD TV both types are available in 1080p or 1080i. This in itself can be confusing and the choice of specifications can soon become overwhelming. A 42 inch TV size is probably the most common size of television as they are suitable for most living rooms and other larger rooms. Cost obviously comes into it but with the price of HD TV decreasing all the take time to consider your options.
If youre considering a Full HD TV one of your first decisions is between Plasma and LCD sets. Full HD Plasma TV sets are known to have a better picture quality. LCD displays tend to have a longer life span than plasmas but due to improvements in plasma display quality and screen saving features, pixel burn is not really an issue and the expected viewing life of plasmas is not an issue for the average owner. Plasmas are however more expensive than their LCD equivalents.
By far the more prevalent HD technology is Full HD LCD TV. The issue of screen burn and shorter life span do not come into the equation with LCD televisions. These type of televisions have good quality pictures and refresh rates but the colours produced by plasma displays still outperform LCD TVs. Due to these qualities, Full HD LCD TV sets make it a great choice for gamers and the fast paced high detail action produced by modern games consoles. The generally cheaper prices of todays LCD TVs are also of benefit to shoppers with less to spend.
For people who receive HD TV signals or want clearer quality from their existing reception a HD TV converter can be a great option, you can buy HD TV converters that work in two directions, the first can convert an old analogue signal and increase it's quality, this is not always reliable but can help improve your HD TV Viewing without buying an expensive Full HD TV package. You can also buy HD TV converters that change a HD Signal to an analogue output for older TVs, this is actually reducing the image quality, and therefore your viewing.
As previously discussed not all TVs that are sold as HD meet Full HD TV standards. You must be careful when making your choice of what set to purchase. Televisions sold as HD ready usually conform to the 720p specification. With 720p sets there is an improvement over standard analogue TVs but when compared to 1080p and 1080i there will be a noticeable improvement with the 1080 sets especially for larger screen sizes. 720p is not true full HD TV and is better suited to the smaller screens.
If youre in the market for a Full HD TV go for the TV sets which meet the 1080p or 1080i specifications. The 1080i specification has a 1280 by 1080 pixel resolution but the 1080p has a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution but with the progressive scanning you will notice a smoother picture. Because of the superior quality 1080p, the price can be higher but if this takes it out of your reach then 1080i still provides a high standard of picture suitable for most viewers.
Despite looking like a complicated affair, the decisions involved in buying a Full HD TV are quite simple. If you want the best viewing experience, a television to enhance your home gaming needs, and a set to do your Blu Ray DVDs justice. Then a full HD TV is the way to go, if you do your homework and choose wisely then you won't need a second mortgage either. - 23806
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