08 Oct 09 Acquiring a TV

by Julia Desai

Buying a TV requires some knowledge about the difference in TVs. There are literally hundreds of new types and brand names, different shapes, multiple sizes, and thousands of features and accessories to choose from. You should at least have a working knowledge of the difference in the basic functions before going off on a TV shopping adventure.

It helps if you have an idea about if you need S-video inputs or not. Also if you may want or need RCA jacks in front. What about a digital comb filter? And will any of these things influence the quality of my viewing a movie or sports event? Questions like this will indeed pop up when you start shopping for your TV. So it's best to be prepared with some knowledge about such things.

Do you buy into the notion that 'bigger is better' when owning a TV? It depends on your situation and of course, the TV. I've seen smaller TVs that make you squint to see them, while huge TVs made everything a blur unless you sat a mile away. You need to keep in mind where you'll place your TV and what size TV that space calls for.

TV sizes are obtained by measuring diagonally across the screen. Remember that a flat-panel TV is not going to take up as much space as a regular TV. You can even hang a flat-panel on the wall and not even consider your furniture layout except for looks.

If you're considering a large screen of 40 inches or more, you might take a look at a rear-projection CRT. What they do is form a combination screen/projector and add them within one single box. The image is thrown onto the back of the screen by the projector, and then you're able to view it from in front.

There are three cathode ray tubes that make up the colors of blue, red, and green that get thrown onto the projection screen. Home theaters have been the biggest advocates of this type of TV. Some of the advantages for you are getting the biggest screen for your money with great picture quality and good black level.

Any flaws that can be attributed to the rear-projector CRT is that in the back it's heavy and it's deep. And they also don't fare as well if viewed under very bright lights. The maintenance is tough and when viewing their angle of viewing is quite a slim prospect. Other than that, they have been consistently bought and used by satisfied customers for a long time now.

People everywhere love the concept of the flat panel TV. This is due to their convenience as well as the fact that they take up little space while giving you a large screen. It's a great stride in the area of technology. Whether you get one that's Plasma or LCD you're sure to be content with a flat panel TV.

Buying a TV requires some knowledge, but it's not knowledge that's hard to come by. With just a little bit of research and reading you can go out armed and ready for your TV shopping experience. The main thing is to get one that suits ALL your needs, and one that's easy on the wallet.

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