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How
to Buy an Inexpensive LCD TV
Is
it possible to buy an inexpensive LCD TV?
Liquid
crystal display television (LCD TV) technology has come a
long way in recent years. The implementation of thin file
transistor (TFT) technology has removed many of the angular
resolution and ghosting problems previously associated with
cheap LCD televisions.
From Amazon - Samsung
LNS3251D 32" Wide LCD HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner
It
is now possible to buy an inexpensive LCD TV that has state-of-the-art
features and superior picture quality.
What
is an LCD TV?
An
LCD TV is a flat panel television that utilizes advanced materials
technology to create a bright, attractive picture on a flat
screen.
An
LCD TV screen is made up of two glass plates with a thin layer
of liquid crystals in between. When electricity passes through
the crystals, tiny color pixels light up to produce an image.
From
Amazon - Samsung LNS4051D 40" Wide LCD HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner
How
do LCD TVs Compare to Plasma and Tube TVs?
In
the past, plasma TVs were the only real flat panel television
option. Now, LCD televisions have progressed to the point
where they can compete with plasma TVs in terms of picture
quality.
LCD
televisions are easier to maintain, less likely to degrade
with time, and use less power than plasma TVs. And the new
crop of LCD TVs have a sharper picture, require less space,
and use much less electricity than tube TVs.
What
are the Features of an LCD TV?
Here's
a list of features found on newer model LCD TVs:
*
Digital picture - the picture on an LCD screen is much sharper
than on a tube TV and is now comparable to plasma TVs.
* Space saving design - LCD TVs are thinner and lighter than
tube or plasma TVs, and can be set up almost anywhere.
* Widescreen format - LCD TVs utilize a widescreen format,
similar to movie screens, so they are compatible with HDTV
programming.
* Flat screen - LCD TV screens are flat, so there's no distortion
as with tube TVs.
From
Amazon - Samsung LN-S4095D 40" 1080p LCD HDTV
Where
can I Buy a Cheap LCD Television?
The
best way I've found to get the best deal on a television is
to first check out various models at your local electronics
stores and discount stores. After you get a good idea of what
you want in a TV and what's available, go online and check
prices and ratings at a comparison shopping site.
With
the site I use I can compare various LCD prices and find out
which stores are reputable and give good service. I can also
get detailed product information, ratings by electronics experts,
and even consumer reviews by people who actually own the product.
Forget
about sales and discount warehouses. The best way to save
money on big ticket items like LCD TVs is to comparison shop
online. I've saved thousands of dollars on TVs, computers,
appliances, and even furniture using this method (click on
the links below for more information on the site I use).
Visit
the http://www.thesatellitetvguide.com/lcd-tv.htm to get more
information, to compare prices, and to get consumer ratings
for LCD TVs. Click on the following link for information on
home theater systems: http://www.thesatellitetvguide.com/home-theater-systems.htm
The
author, Brian Stevens, is the senior editor for TheSatelliteTVGuide.com
and has written extensively on how to buy inexpensive LCD
TVs and other products.
Author
Info:
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