LCD TVs - What You Need to Know
There is a tremendous amount of interest on the part of the buying public surrounding the LCD TV phenomenon.
The growth in the sales of LCD TV has far eclipsed the sales of both CRT TV's and the flat screen alternative, the plasma TV.
In the absence of some emerging breakthrough technology in TV sets, which is currently unknown, we may expect the LCD television to be the lingua franca of television sets well into the foreseeable future.
You may not be in the market for another TV today.
It is inevitable, however, that you eventually will.
Regardless of whether your purchase is imminent, or planned for sometime in the future, the following is everything you need to know about LCD TVs to make an informed decision whenever you do make your purchase.
Starting with the key selling points for LCD TVs, first, the prices are coming within reach of the average family.
This is consistent with improved technology and increased production that are serving as drivers to lower prices.
Second, LCD TVs deliver phenomenal colour clarity in the HD format.
Depending on your reference source, we're informed the human eye can perceive up to 10 million colours.
HD LCD TVs deliver an unbelievable 16 million colours, including colors we cannot even see! The extra 6 million colors are apparently beyond the range of human perception! Finally, the stylish thin designs and light weight facilitate placement or mounting of the units wherever the viewer pleases.
From our CRT TV orientation, many of us have come to accept that a large screen TV is preferred over smaller screen sizes.
This is not the case with LCD TVs.
Buyers are advised to match the size of the LCD viewing screen with the size of the room.
Close quarter viewing of a large screen LCD creates pixilation.
This is where the image on the screen is perceived more as pixels than as the actual image itself.
It is better to view the screen from a distance to allow the pixels to naturally blend together to give the viewer the perception of seeing the image as a composite whole rather than as pixels.
Prospective buyers should be aware that all LCD TVs are not created equal.
There are differences that can significantly impact the viewing experience.
Low resolution LCD TVs have the unwanted tendency to create ghosts on the screen.
A minimum resolution of 1280 X 720 is recommended for the average viewer.
If the buyer intends to be extensively involved in game applications, a higher resolution LCD television is advised.
Low res LCDs, in game applications, simply cannot update the pixels fast enough to prevent ghosting.
Motion response time is another variable that should be considered.
A blurring effect results when fact action, fast moving images are viewed on an LCD television with a low motion response time.
Sport fans, in particular, are advised to look at LCD TVs with a motion response time in the range of 6 ms to 12 ms.
Anything lower will result in a negative viewing experience.
Ancillary issues in the LCD TV deliberation center on how many add-on gadgets one is able to attach to the set at one time.
Make sure there are sufficient connectors to attach your stuff: DVD player, game console, laptop, even a satellite connector.
In the debate on which is preferred, HD or HD compatible, it is better to go with the flow and opt for HD.
After all, HD is the future, and the future is now.
The growth in the sales of LCD TV has far eclipsed the sales of both CRT TV's and the flat screen alternative, the plasma TV.
In the absence of some emerging breakthrough technology in TV sets, which is currently unknown, we may expect the LCD television to be the lingua franca of television sets well into the foreseeable future.
You may not be in the market for another TV today.
It is inevitable, however, that you eventually will.
Regardless of whether your purchase is imminent, or planned for sometime in the future, the following is everything you need to know about LCD TVs to make an informed decision whenever you do make your purchase.
Starting with the key selling points for LCD TVs, first, the prices are coming within reach of the average family.
This is consistent with improved technology and increased production that are serving as drivers to lower prices.
Second, LCD TVs deliver phenomenal colour clarity in the HD format.
Depending on your reference source, we're informed the human eye can perceive up to 10 million colours.
HD LCD TVs deliver an unbelievable 16 million colours, including colors we cannot even see! The extra 6 million colors are apparently beyond the range of human perception! Finally, the stylish thin designs and light weight facilitate placement or mounting of the units wherever the viewer pleases.
From our CRT TV orientation, many of us have come to accept that a large screen TV is preferred over smaller screen sizes.
This is not the case with LCD TVs.
Buyers are advised to match the size of the LCD viewing screen with the size of the room.
Close quarter viewing of a large screen LCD creates pixilation.
This is where the image on the screen is perceived more as pixels than as the actual image itself.
It is better to view the screen from a distance to allow the pixels to naturally blend together to give the viewer the perception of seeing the image as a composite whole rather than as pixels.
Prospective buyers should be aware that all LCD TVs are not created equal.
There are differences that can significantly impact the viewing experience.
Low resolution LCD TVs have the unwanted tendency to create ghosts on the screen.
A minimum resolution of 1280 X 720 is recommended for the average viewer.
If the buyer intends to be extensively involved in game applications, a higher resolution LCD television is advised.
Low res LCDs, in game applications, simply cannot update the pixels fast enough to prevent ghosting.
Motion response time is another variable that should be considered.
A blurring effect results when fact action, fast moving images are viewed on an LCD television with a low motion response time.
Sport fans, in particular, are advised to look at LCD TVs with a motion response time in the range of 6 ms to 12 ms.
Anything lower will result in a negative viewing experience.
Ancillary issues in the LCD TV deliberation center on how many add-on gadgets one is able to attach to the set at one time.
Make sure there are sufficient connectors to attach your stuff: DVD player, game console, laptop, even a satellite connector.
In the debate on which is preferred, HD or HD compatible, it is better to go with the flow and opt for HD.
After all, HD is the future, and the future is now.