Led Tv Offers Make Owning A Home Cinema More Affordable
The technology behind the television has advanced rapidly in recent years to the
stage where the flat screen TV is now more energy efficient, high performance and affordable than ever. There are three main types of flat screen television on the market today, plasma, LCD and LED. The plasma TV is generally available in larger sizes and offers the best picture quality in low light rooms. The LCD and LED TV offer a better picture in daylight and the use of LED lights in an LED TV enables local dimming and hence stronger contrast and black levels. In addition, LED TVs are the most energy efficient of the three.
Since the LED TV has the attractive benefit of offering a picture quality that matches that of the plasma but with a greater energy efficiency and longer lifespan it is therefore a popular choice for many households today. The LED TV still remains a slightly more expensive option than the LCD TV but as the price of technology falls you may be surprised by what your money can buy.
When purchasing a flat screen TV you will be faced with a second choice of whether to choose a full HD (high definition) model or an HD ready design. High definition TV is available in two formats. These are 1920 x 1080p (two megapixels) per frame or 1280 x 720p (one megapixel) per frame. Two megapixels per frame HDTV has around five times as many pixels as standard definition TV giving a far improved picture quality. A TV that is classed as HD ready requires an additional tuner to decode the HDTV signal so this is worth bearing in mind before making a purchase. In addition, it is important to remember that if you want to view HDTV then you will need to install a means of receiving HDTV channels, either through satellite or cable.
Establishing a home cinema set-up can be costly but there are a few ways you can make your money stretch a little further. Choosing a good-quality, long-lasting and energy efficient television will ensure you get the most for your money and remember to shop online for the best deals around. You may also want to think about purchasing a TV that comes with a built-in Blu-ray player, Freeview and internet access to reduce the cost of buying these devices separately. An all-in-one TV option is also ideal for those with limited space and there is no risk of non-compatibility as there may be when buying components separately.