With a television being the focal point of a home entertainment system, you should be very careful when you are buying a new TV. Every year, huge numbers of television models with various specifications are launched on the market - LCD TVs, Plasma TVs, HDTVs, full HDTVs, CRT TVs, Micro-Display or Rear Projection TVs and OLED TVs. If you are looking to buy a new TV set and you are already confused about making your choice then consider the following important specifications:
How deep is your pocket?
The most important aspect while buying a television is probably the cost. LCD and Plasma televisions are more expensive than CRT televisions. Televisions with HDTV compatibility are more expensive in comparison to Standard Definition televisions. Before you go to buy a TV, check out the prices and compare them.
Number of Colors
Number of colors is one of the main features to be considered when buying a television. These days most televisions offer some 20 billion to 550 billion different colors. The number of colors reproduced determines the true-to-life quality of the image. Always go for High Definition if the quality of picture is important to you because it does justice to this feature.
Screen Size
Your viewing experience is directly related to the screen size. It is commonly known that the larger the screen the better but it is not so always. If you have a small room with a large TV, it will never be a pleasant experience. Screen size is primarily dependent on the size of the room. A 42-inch television set cannot be accommodated in a 10 feet by 8 feet room; rather it can fit well only in a 12 feet by 16 feet room. Any 34 inch television would work well for rooms measuring 10 feet by 8 feet. If you go for large-screen televisions, the minimum viewing distance should be around 7 feet.
Audio Quality
Sound quality is a very important factor - your best bet would be stereo with a simulated surround sound. A HDMI or High Definition Multimedia Interface offers a digital audio and high definition video output through one port.
Resolution
Resolution of the television set is related to the screen size. The HDTV sets support different pixels. The HDTV compatible supports resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, the HDTV broadcasts supports around 1080 active pixel lines with a 16.9 wide-screen format. The HDTV-compatible flat panels TVs can support 1920 x 1080.
Contrast Ratio
Contrast ratio is an important feature for superior picture quality. This ratio determines the difference between black and white, meaning that the higher the ratio, the darker will be the black portions and lighter will be the white portion when the contrast ratio is more. LCD TVs give a minimum contrast ratio of 500:1.
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