best quality big screen hdtv image
annie
I have heard that plasma is no good, LED is good (lasts about 15 yrs) and LCD is the best (lasts a lifetime). What are some recommendations on buying a big screen TV, as in things to look for?
Answer
Well, none of those statements are true!
Plasma and LCD last about the same amount of time...depending on brand! There is no way to know for sure how long LED will last since it is a new technology.
When looking for a new HDTV, the first step is to figure out what your budget will be. A key piece of advice here is "You get what you pay for"! Meaning if you go with a TV brand that is considerably cheaper then another, there's a good reason for that! Super cheap brands of TVs are not reliable and generally do not come close to name brand TVs in terms of picture quality!
Top 5 brands in terms of product reliability and overall picture quality:
1. Panasonic
2. Samsung
3. Sony
4. LG
5. Sharp
Other things to consider are LCD or Plasma....Screen size...720p vs 1080p...and so on! Size and resolution(720p vs 1080p) can be determined by knowing what distance from the TV that you sit. Typically the most common size range for the living room is between 42" - 50". Here is a nice chart that will help determine what resolution you actually need based on your seating distance and screen size(pay attention to the green & red lines and/or shaded areas only): http://s3.carltonbale.com/resolution_chart.html
Let me know if you need more help with the chart!
As for the LCD vs Plasma deal, it basically comes down to your preferences and viewing conditions! LCD TVs come in a wider range of sizes and resolutions but are more expensive and not as good with fast motion!
Plasma TVs on the other hand only come in sizes 42" to 65". But are much better at producing sharper images with fast motion content like sports, movies & gaming! They also have deeper blacks and more vivid and rich looking colors!
For more info on LCD and Plasmas, see here: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/
Hope this helps!
Well, none of those statements are true!
Plasma and LCD last about the same amount of time...depending on brand! There is no way to know for sure how long LED will last since it is a new technology.
When looking for a new HDTV, the first step is to figure out what your budget will be. A key piece of advice here is "You get what you pay for"! Meaning if you go with a TV brand that is considerably cheaper then another, there's a good reason for that! Super cheap brands of TVs are not reliable and generally do not come close to name brand TVs in terms of picture quality!
Top 5 brands in terms of product reliability and overall picture quality:
1. Panasonic
2. Samsung
3. Sony
4. LG
5. Sharp
Other things to consider are LCD or Plasma....Screen size...720p vs 1080p...and so on! Size and resolution(720p vs 1080p) can be determined by knowing what distance from the TV that you sit. Typically the most common size range for the living room is between 42" - 50". Here is a nice chart that will help determine what resolution you actually need based on your seating distance and screen size(pay attention to the green & red lines and/or shaded areas only): http://s3.carltonbale.com/resolution_chart.html
Let me know if you need more help with the chart!
As for the LCD vs Plasma deal, it basically comes down to your preferences and viewing conditions! LCD TVs come in a wider range of sizes and resolutions but are more expensive and not as good with fast motion!
Plasma TVs on the other hand only come in sizes 42" to 65". But are much better at producing sharper images with fast motion content like sports, movies & gaming! They also have deeper blacks and more vivid and rich looking colors!
For more info on LCD and Plasmas, see here: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/
Hope this helps!
Can I take full advantage of HD quality movies on my 22" LCD, or do I need a bigger display?
aanidaani
I'm just wondering if it's worth having an HD player hooked up to my LCD or if I need a bigger screen to fully appreciate HD quality movies. Obviously a bigger screen would be nice, but I just want to know if the difference between normal DVDs and HD DVDs will really be noticeable on a screen of my size. Thanks!
Answer
Our eyes can only resolve HD resolutions at certain distances.
Standard DVD (and tube TV's) are 480p. 720x480 = 345,600 pixels
HD at 720p is 1280x720 = 921,600 pixels
Full HD 1080p is 1920x1080 = 2,073,600 pixels
There is also more color graduations and contrast over 480p at 720p/1080p resolutions.
I've always read the general rule of thumb for seating distances are as follows:
480p, sit 2 x the screen measurement away to not see the pixels. So on a 32" TV, sit 64" or 5.3 feet away.
720p, sit 1.5 x the screen measurement to not see pixels (but to see the improved resolution). So on a 42" HDTV, sit 63" or 5.25 feet away.
At 1080p, you need to sit only 1 x the screen size to not see pixels AND to see the full HD res. So on a 42' 1080p HDTV, sit 42" away, or only 3.5 feet for your eyes to notice all the resolution.
So, your 22" is a PC monitor at 1680x1050 ? You would probably have the screen only 2 feet away to really observe all the detail.
Our eyes can only resolve HD resolutions at certain distances.
Standard DVD (and tube TV's) are 480p. 720x480 = 345,600 pixels
HD at 720p is 1280x720 = 921,600 pixels
Full HD 1080p is 1920x1080 = 2,073,600 pixels
There is also more color graduations and contrast over 480p at 720p/1080p resolutions.
I've always read the general rule of thumb for seating distances are as follows:
480p, sit 2 x the screen measurement away to not see the pixels. So on a 32" TV, sit 64" or 5.3 feet away.
720p, sit 1.5 x the screen measurement to not see pixels (but to see the improved resolution). So on a 42" HDTV, sit 63" or 5.25 feet away.
At 1080p, you need to sit only 1 x the screen size to not see pixels AND to see the full HD res. So on a 42' 1080p HDTV, sit 42" away, or only 3.5 feet for your eyes to notice all the resolution.
So, your 22" is a PC monitor at 1680x1050 ? You would probably have the screen only 2 feet away to really observe all the detail.
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