I am in the market for a new bigscreen tv but there are so many out there, how do I know which to choose?

Answer 1

Bigscreen TV's are changing constantly. I don't blame you for feeling overwhelmed. Allow me to give you some advice.

First of all, the TV's look smaller in the stores than they do in your house. Measure the space you're looking to fill and try and stick to the size that you measure.

Now that you have an idea of the size, there are several different types of TV's you can purchase under the category of "bigscreen". The different types of TV's are rear-projection, LCD projection, DLP projection, plasma and LCD.

The rear projection TVs are what we all think of when we think "big screen". They take up a lot of room, weigh a thousand pounds and are tried and true. They tend to be affected by magnetic fields, so if you have a bass speaker, you may want to keep it about 6' from your TV.

LCD and DPL projections are the newer and better versions of the projection TV. They are about half as deep as their older counter parts and have better pictures. These TV's don't hang on the wall, but they are a great value and have low repairs with a long lifespan.

Once you buy the TV, it's time to think about upgrading everything else. You'll want a DVD player with HDMI, HDTV from your cable provider or Sattelite company and some kick-*** sound. My suggestion, if you don't already have a sound system, buy a home theater package that includes the DVD player with HDMI. They'll save you a few dollars and are pretty easy to install.

Plasmas and LCDs are the TV's you hang on your wall. They are going to cost the most, but offer a great picture that brings the movies to life. They also give off heat and usually require professional installation. Plasmas will offer you a bigger screen, but are subject to glare. If you are putting the TV in a well-lit room, go LCD or DLP.

Answer 2

make sure you get a hdtv no matter which brand you buy. everything on tv is turning to high definition and you will need a hdtv to get the full effect from the channels...i have an hitachi 52" tv and it has quit workin 2 times in 2 years...so i do not recomend a hitachi tv...if your lookin for a good quality tv..i would say either get a rca tv (i've had an rca tv for over 20 yrs and it still works perfectly..it has never quit..*knock on wood*) or a sony tv...in my opinion, those are the two best tvs on the market. they will probably cost more than the other brands, but they will be cheaper in the long run because they will last longer and you will not have to pay for repair bills which cost over $500 just for the company to come out and look at the tv to see what is wrong with it (trust me..i know...been there...done that)

Answer 3

Depends on the room you're looking to put it in, your budget, application (games, movies, sports, etc). First consider your budget...what do you want to spend? This will help you rule out those pipe dreams and TV's that are just out of the question. If you want big but don't have big bucks, go with a projection. They're pretty cheap these days and you can get them really huge! If you want widescreen or HD, look to spend a little more,. but LCD projections offer a really good picture at a reasonable price. If money's no object, go with Plasma. It's gonna provide the best picture quality and best colors and contrast. Don't worry about the so-called "lifespan"; generally LCDs and Plasmas will last a good 20 years at 15-20 hours a week.oR Why get a tv? get outside and talk to pepol and do something withyouyr life. now.

Answer 4

PS3 and Wii video games from Ireland will have to paintings on any PS3 or Wii (they don't seem to be neighborhood locked so far as I realize) however the 360 video games from Ireland is not going to paintings on a US process (Region locking) The higher quandary is getting the process to paintings in Ireland within the first situation. The US and Ireland run on one-of-a-kind voltages (and so do the consoles) so you would want an adaptor and the color techniques are one-of-a-kind (Ireland = PAL and USA = NTSC) so your TV is probably not in a position to show the image except you obtained anything like an adaptor.

Answer 5

I'll list them for reliability FIRST......best to worst.
1] Projection CRT....LCD Projection...LCOS (aka Sony SRX series)...DLP (real close to DLP/LCOS but the spinning color wheel is one more part to fail!!) and LAST place... PLASMA.....

FOR BEST PICTURE (best to worst) LCOS...DLP....LCD.....Plasma and finally....

>> CRT PROJECTION TV<< (after moving these units into your home and letting the case settle for a week or two, call an authorized Service Center and have them check the convergence alignment !!! ) The reason is all that moving shifts the picture, and a REAL GOOD TECH (like me) will TWEAK that picture...adjust the focus and convergence....and YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED BY THE PICTURE QUALITY!! But straight out of the box....(shrugs shoulders) ahhhhhh it's ok.......(just tell the manufacturer the picture has red lines)

Answer 6

I've always had good luck with "Sony"