Budget shopping tips: TVs
Despite being "only" 720p, the LG 50PT250R is a good bargain.
Flat-panel TVs are no longer playthings of the rich. In fact, dirt-cheap models can be had in every screen size and from numerous diverse makers. Here's a guide to finding your way through the budget HDTV morass.
Bargain brands vs. name brands Value brands such as Chimei and Teac, along with even lesser-known names including Palladine and Shinco, compete head-to-head against the Sonys and Panasonics of the world. You can get a great deal with an off-brand, although you should still do your research. When considering a bargain brand it's always worthwhile to see how much you're actually saving versus the same size, entry-level TV from a better known brand, especially in larger screen sizes. Maybe that couple hundred dollars savings isn't worth it to you, especially over the long lifespan of the typical TV. If you do go for a bargain brand, look around online for user opinions to spot any potential lemons. Often, however, you'll find most buyers are happy with their HDTvs, regardless of brand.
Don't forget about 720p 1080p resolution is everywhere these days, especially among larger LCDs, but that doesn't mean you can't find less-expensive 720p plasma models around. Did you know you can get a sizeable 50-inch 720p plasma such as the LG's 50PT250R for around S$1,299 (US$1,011.21)? You can spend even less at the 42-inch size. Trust us, you probably won't miss the extra pixels.
You don't need a 100Hz or 200Hz LCD If you have your heart set on LCD instead of plasma, it's worth remembering that motion blur--the reduction of which is the main selling point of 100Hz and 200Hz LCD TVs--is really difficult for most people to make out. Moreover, chances are the blur you see is inherent in the source, not the TV, and those higher refresh rate TVs can't do anything about blur in the source.
Don't buy a boutique HDMI cable Despite the marketing hype, all HDMI cables are essentially identical--you're not going to get better performance from an S$150 (US$116.77) cable than you would from a S$50 (US$38.92) version. That's why it always makes more sense to buy cheaper HDMI cables widely available in stores.
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In recent years the next generation of TV and Movie viewing has come around rather quickly, TV and movies are now made at a much higher resolution, almost double the resolution of DVDs and TV broadcasts in some cases providing much more detail and clarity to the pictures we see on our TV screens. High Definition TVs have become the default models being sold in the shops now and with many brands and models to choose from it can be a bit bewildering.
HD TVs obviously require a HD source whether this is Satellite or Cable HD services or the FreeSat option that costs nothing more than a TV with this ability built in or a set top box connected to a satellite dish. There are also many Video Games Consoles and Bluray disc players that make use of High Definition pictures.
Buying the actual HD TV can be confusing with many similar looking models and features it can be hard to determine which model to go for and what is going to be the best model we can get for our money. The following factors are what you should consider when buying a new LCD or Plasma HD Television.
Plasma or LCD?Modern HDTVs tend to come in one of two varieties; both have advantages and disadvantages over one another. For instance Plasma TV sets have a greater viewing angle so you can view the TV without having to worry about sitting directly in line with the TV; LCD TVs have the advantage of being more lightweight but also using less power than the Plasma Televisions.
The SizeMany people will want to get the largest screen size they can afford for the ultimate home cinema experience but some people can find massive TV sets can look ridiculous in their rooms and be too big. Ideally you want a decent sized screen that even being sat at the back of the room you aren’t missing out on any details.
Contrast RatiosNewer HD televisions are able to vary their contrast ratios but many sets have lower ranges which can mean your TV picture can seem too dark or too light. Some LCD televisions use a backlight of LEDs to achieve near perfect colour ratios so it is worth considering this factor almost as much as the size, remember to test out TV sets with a variety of bright and dark scenes to get a feel for the range of each TV set.
The Refresh RateMotion blur is a problem that standard definition televisions used to suffer from and the effect can still be present in many HDTVs, the refresh rate is the measure in hertz of how quickly the image is updated. The higher the number the more clear the image will be when there are fast moving images such as sports on the screen.
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