| This may come as a surprise to you. Just like other | | | | sure that the remote control has backlighting so you |
| types of big screen TVs, LCD flat screen TVs have | | | | can see you options in the dark. Also, make sure that |
| some disadvantages, as well. Yes, it's true. For | | | | the remote is comfortable. It is going to be in your hand |
| example, LCD TVs have lower contrast ratios than | | | | a lot! 170-degree Viewing Angles-Try to find a LCD flat |
| plasmas, because they have a harder time | | | | screen TV that has 170-degree viewing angles so that |
| reproducing deep black and dark grays. Their screen | | | | you may watch the image from anywhere in the |
| also tend to be thicker than plasma screens. | | | | room. |
| However, a LCD flat screen TV is not susceptible to | | | | 3. HD-Ready-HDTV stands for high-definition television. |
| burn-in and usually is less expensive than plasma | | | | So, a HDTV is a television with a built-in digital tuner |
| televisions. LCD TVs also run cooler than plasma TVs, | | | | that shows high-definition broadcasts in true |
| thereby minimizing the need for noisy fan cooling. Many | | | | high-definition resolution. We recommend that you buy |
| LCD sets can double as a PC monitors, as well. In | | | | a LCD flat screen TV that is HD-ready, so that you |
| terms of longevity, LCD flat screen TVs can last up to | | | | may view HD programming- it's the wave of the |
| 60,000 hours, whereas plasma TVs, on average, last | | | | future. |
| 30,000 to 40,000 hours. | | | | So, look around before you buy the perfect LCD flat |
| Ready To Buy a LCD Flat Screen TV? | | | | screen TV for your home. You should understand that |
| So, you are all set to buy your first LCD flat screen | | | | there are some disadvantages to each kind of |
| TV? Cool! Here are some shopping tips before you | | | | television format, and nothing can reach perfection-yet. |
| set you mind on a particular model. | | | | Well, except for maybe a jumbo 65-inch Sharp Aquos |
| 1. Check The Black-When you are shopping for your | | | | TV. LCD TVs can be simply awesome if you know |
| LCD flat screen TV, bring along a DVD movie that has | | | | what you are doing when you shop for them. |
| dimly lit scenes. Use this to check for good black | | | | There is more than meets the eye when LCD TV |
| reproduction. Don't worry, the sales people won't think | | | | shopping. These points only scratch the surface (if |
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