Watching TV on a big screen is something else!. And a large screen together with a high quality surround sound system will make films and sporting action come alive. However, purchasing a big screen television depends on many factors, so buying the right one for your home that suits your pocket will need a number of facts to come right, like:
Wide-Screen 16:9 vs. Standard 4:3
The standard HDTV aspect ratio of widescreen is 16:9 – it matches most DVD movies and HDTV programs. However, there are some TV series and news shows, which are still shot in the 4:3 aspect ratios so you have to decide whether you will prefer a digital HD 4:3 ser or a wide-screen HD program having black bars at the top and bottom. In this case, always remember that the regular TV 4:3 programs will have large black bars on each side if you choose a wide-screen HD set. In case, you change to stretch mode, the images will fill the wide screen but there will be image distortion. Look for the 4:3 HD set, which has raster compression mode.
Budget Alternatives
Budget is a main consideration when buying a widescreen TV. If you cannot afford a widescreen TV, you can always bank on CRT sets. The CRT or Cathode Ray Tube set has always been the master TV set for most. It can still give you HDTV performance with high quality picture, wide viewing angle and long life. You can get all these for $ 2,000 or even less. Of course, there are the negative sides as well – like bulky size and high electric consumption.
Big-Screen Choices: Know the Virtues and Flaws
A Rear Projector TV (RPTV) is a better and logical option for you if you do not want a big HD screen TV without a front projector. This choice is more economical as well. A 50-inch RPTV has HD picture resolution and will cost much less than a 50-inch plasma HD flat panel. In addition, there are many CRT rear-projection TV sets, which have 16:9 widescreen displays. The brightness is uniform and the picture looks best in low-lit rooms. The life span of these TVs is about 7 to 10 years.
One size does not fit all
Before you set out to buy your dream TV, think about where you will be placing it. The bigger the screen, the bigger you need the room to be. According to most industry experts, you need enough space and ample viewing distance for most favourable picture quality. You will need a room which will allow you to sit at least 8 feet from the TV for best viewing for very large screens.
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