Full HD TV " Making The Right Choice

By John Smith

With the introduction of digital television (DTV) has come the High Definition Television Revolution. Full HD TV is the pinnacle of the home television experience. But what is required to enjoy the maximum benefits on offer? And what choices are there to be made when purchasing a Full HD TV.

Not all high definition televisions are what can be called full HD TV. A HD ready TV for example usually meets the 720p spec. 720p televisions have a better picture quality than standard definition television but are not the best quality available. They are perfectly suitable where a smaller screen size is required, but when it comes to larger screens (eg a 42 inch LCD and upwards), then a 1080p is the standard that you should be looking to.

LED, plasma and LCD are all types of HD TVs. You are going to need to know some facts about advantages and disadvantages of these types of TVs. This knowledge will assist you in making the correct buying decision when it comes to purchasing the right HD TV for you.

The prestige HD televisions are considered to be plasma HD TVs. This is because of the ability of plasma TVs to reproduce life-like colours and the greatest contrasts when compared to its competitors. They are also better at displaying fast moving pictures. The negatives with plasma TVs are they less eco-friendly and due to the larger size of screens are heavier and cost more.

The market leader up to this point has been LCD TVs. When it comes down to value for money LCDs have shown to be the popular choice. The range of screen sizes available means that they can be purchased to be suitable for any location. They may not produce the best quality images but they arent far behind plasmas and they are now so cheap that one can be purchased on the smallest of budgets.

The newest technology on the market is the LED HD TV. This type of television is still an LCD display but it incorporates LED TV technology to light the screens rather than fluorescent lights that have been used since the introduction of LCD televisions. LEDs have the advantage that they allow good colour reproduction and contrast levels, are lighter and smaller, have a longer life, and are more energy efficient. A down side is that as they are relatively new the cost is still a bit expensive.

Other technologies on the horizon include OLED TVs (organic light emitting diodes) and 3D HD TVs. There are current commercial models using these technologies available on the market. However they are really pilot models to test the technologies out on the public. It is expected that they will become mainstream in 5 years or so.

When making the choice of what type of television to buy, it should come down to a decision based on preference, budget and suitability. Be sure to do your home work on the subject to make the best out your investment and achieve the best experience you can from your full HD TV purchase. - 29872

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