What is the correct way to measure a widescreen (LCD or Plasma) TV? Diagonally, or Horizontally?

Answer 1

That screens are measured diagonally is a holdover from the olden days when picture tubes were round, and the diameter of the tube was the diagonal of the picture. This was no problem as long as all screens were the same shape (4:3 width to heigh ratio). With widescreen TV, you have to realize that a 35" "square" picture will look bigger than a widescreen picture of the same diagonal. To get the same apparent picture size, your widescreen TV should be %20 bigger (in diagonal) than a normal screen.

Answer 2

If you have a CRT HD tv then it was the Sony 34", yes the CRT tv still have a better picture specially in black colors. Most consumers now want a slimmer and bigger tv than the old CRT tv that are too big and heavy. Go on line to Home Theater Magazine and read the review on September issue which compared the Panasonic Plasma 42" G10 model to a Sony, LG, Toshiba and Vizio LCD tv. The top choice is the Plasma and the only model to be a THX certified. Retail store are not always similar to your own living room, and thus the comparison is not fair. The Best HD flat panel tv is the Pioneer Elite KURO. Panasonic will be the only major company to produce Plasma are the end of the year. Hope this will help you out.

Answer 3

Diagonally

Answer 4

Diagonally

Answer 5

Diagonally

Answer 6

Definitely diagonally.

Answer 7

All T.V screens are measured diagonally. That is the most professional way

Answer 8

They are measured diagonally.

Answer 9

All current digital TV's are meausred diagonally.

Answer 10

You should measure the t.v. diagonally.