subject: Choosing A Flat Screen For Your Office [print this page] The visual element of business communication is vital to relaying information in an exciting and dynamic way, be it to current or potential clients, long-time colleagues or new-hires. One of the latest and most innovative developments in visual technology is the flat screen.
Flat screens have many uses; they can be integrated into presentations, meetings, training sessions, or even hooked up to personal computers for regular uses. Their compact size makes them an ideal choice for offices concerned with using all available space as efficiently as possible, without sacrificing on quality. Given their importance to modern communication and information display, there are many factors to seriously consider before choosing the right flat screen for your office.
First, it is important to know where you plan to place the flat screen in your office. This will largely depend on the available space and the screen size best suited to your needs. Visibility are the two most important factors to consider, so choose a screen that is sized largely enough to accommodate your audience, as well as one that will fit in the space available. Smaller offices may choose a smaller screen, within the 15 to 19 inch range, but this decision is ultimately up to personal taste and available mounting space.
After you have decided on the size of your flat screen, you will next need to determine a rough budget. The prices will vary from screen to screen, depending on factors like resolution, and whether you choose an LCD or a plasma screen. LCDs have the advantage of being physically lighter than other screens. This allows them to be mounted more easily.
LCD screens are also less reflective than plasma. This is ideal for an office, as it means you can have ceiling lights, lamps and other lighting in your conference room and not have to worry about it interfering with the picture. If you compare the advantages, you most likely will find that an LCD screen is the best fit for an office setting.
At this stage, you have considered the budget - realizing that you can pay a few hundred dollars up to many thousands of dollars for a flat screen, and also decided on the size best suited to your particular conference or training room. The next consideration is to decide on a resolution.
The resolution can be either 720 or 1080. These numbers are often written as 720p or 1080i or 1080p. The letters simply indicate if the signal to the TV is interlaced or not. While a few sales associates might praise the 1080 resolution, it is important to understand that the 720 resolution can still effectively meet most needs, and at a lower price.
Once you have decided on the resolution, you will need to determine the manufacturer from which to purchase your screen. There are many electronics companies that offer flat screens, including Sharp, Samsung, and NEC, to name just a few. Once you determine the best manufacturer for your needs, you are ready to make your purchase.
