Buying a television is exciting. It’s one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make for your home entertainment needs. But how do you know which television is best for your home? Well, there are a few factors you’ll need to consider before making a purchase.
1. TV size
Isn’t it nice when all your friends have the same TV as you? At least then you can sit around and share funny stories about TV commercials and sports viewing. HDTVs are becoming more popular these days as the standard for television viewing. Some LCD panels can even display HDTV in addition to regular standard definition TV. If you want to see that Super Bowl and don’t have cable, you’ll need an HDTV. On average, a 16-inch HDTV has greater picture quality than a 40-inch regular TV. If you have a small room, an HDTV might be too large for your space. If this is the case, consider something smaller like a portable unit that can be easily moved from room to room or an LCD panel television with built-in speakers. It also won’t need a receiver because it doesn’t need to connect to anything.
2. TV brands
It used to be that electronics were kind of a ‘push’ product. You’d see an ad, go out and buy it, then wonder what we liked about it. Today, television brands have a lot of personalities and have become as much a part of the creative process as the programming itself. We seem to prefer different styles of television and manufacturers have responded accordingly. Sony is known for its high-quality picture– a Sony TV is often referred to as “picture perfect.
3. Power consumption
Power consumption is the amount of electrical energy consumed by a television to operate. While the power is usually supplied by an AC outlet, some televisions may be equipped with built-in power supplies. Power consumption varies depending on the television’s screen size, the number of speakers, and the capability of the screen to operate at lower resolutions. A 60-inch plasma television will consume less power than a 32-inch LCD TV–and much less than a CRT TV.
To recap, we’ve listed some factors to think about when buying a television for your home. This article is by no means the complete list of things that you need to look for when buying a television. Manufacturers are constantly making changes in technology, so it is important to keep up with the latest trends.
