Friday, October 16, 2009

Choosing a New TV

By Jerome Johnston

Buying a TV isn't easy as you may think with the amount of choices available today. Technology has caused an explosion of electronic functions and choices that go into the choosing of a TV. There are many questions to answer before making the final decision, and knowing a bit about the differences in the TVs will go a long way in helping you get the right one for your needs.

And once you get the decisions made and get your TV home, installation is the next big step. You used to just bring it home, plug it in, and hook up the antenna. Not today. There's so much involved in installing a TV now that many opt for getting it done professionally. Of course, this takes more cash out of pocket. But many find it a small price to pay when weighed against the option of doing it themselves.

The big thing today (pardon the pun) is buying a big-screen TV. In order to get the proper TV, you need to have an idea about the room where it's going to sit and be viewed. Some small TVs may have you squinting, and some too large may be a blur. You have to find one that's the right size for watching in the particular room you're going to watch it in.

Even if you've had a favorite brand for years, it pays to be open-minded for checking out some of the new TVs with new technology infused into them. Lots of new brands that you may not have heard of before are putting out excellent quality TVs and for good reasonable prices. There's no shortage of choices for you to consider, and most all of them surpass the quality of TVs of the past.

Besides knowing what you want from your TV, you also have to meld that with what you want to spend. If you can nail these two facts down, then you're ready to shop and compare TVs that fall into your shopping category. You've narrowed it down some, but you'll still have plenty to look at, and many options to decide on.

IF you're shopping for a high-definition TV, then you're getting one with a higher resolution than the standard TVs. These pictures are very crisp and sharp, with great clarity and color. The high definition TV is going to give you a choice of either 'Plasma' or 'LCD'. The plasma is the more superior picture, but so is the price.

You should remember that your TV can receive it's signal in many different ways. Some depend on antenna, while others opt for cable or digital cable. Some prefer the satellite dish and the enormous amount of channels that come with it. But regardless of which type of signal you choose, your TV has to be setup for receiving it.

So by now you have an idea that buying a TV takes some modern day knowledge due to the new technologies available in this area. But it's not hard to learn about them, and it pays to be armed with some of this knowledge before you run out and make a purchase of a set like the Samsung UE46B7000. Gone are the days when the choice was either buy a EMI, HMV, or Philips. Your options are numerous and TVs are not just TVs any more, but entertainment systems for your home and family.

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