When you check out the TV section of a store you may feel like you have entered a different world.. Hundreds of TVs with an array of prices, all with a pot pourri of technologies promising the best, most responsive picture. Essentially it all comes down to what size and type of screen you want for the room you’ll be watching it in, and how much you are willing to spend.
Opinions vary, and in many circles the feud over whether LCD or plasma is best continues. There is a large following for each type, but there isn’t much real difference as far as the viewer is concerned between the two types of screen. The technology behind each option is as different as chalk and cheese, but once you watch each type for a while, you will not notice the difference. LCD displays use less power, making them more environmentally friendly. And they don’t weigh as much, making them easier to hang on any wall.
In the shop the TVs are displayed at top brightness levels to make them stand out more. You can’t properly judge which display you prefer since you won’t be setting it up that way in your home. Particularly given that the television display area is usually dimly lit to further brighten the screen.
The last thing on your mind right now is probably the cables and connectors. But it is important. Types of connections range from composite, the oldest, through scart, S-video and component, the mid ranges, to HDMI, the latest and most future proof. To avoid future disappointment, go with an HDMI input. An HDMI connection carries digital sound as well as digital video.
The type of connection you use will directly affect your sound and picture quality. Your top quality, expensive television set connected with a low or medium grade connection to your DVD player will not look so good as it should. It is better to pay more, otherwise you will be disappointed with your new set, even though it has nothing to do with the TV.
