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Ready to join the T.V revolution? But uncertain where to start? HDTV or high definition television is the latest innovative T.V technology, which incorporates increased visual capabilities and power. There are many HD televisions on the market to choose from, here's the low down on your options, so that you can make the right HD choice for you.
Before you purchase a HDTV, always check that there is a good amount of HD content available in your area or think about upgrading your Sky package to Sky HD; otherwise there is little point in having a high definition T.V.
Start off by thinking about what size of HD TV you want. You want it to fit perfectly within the space you have in your living room, so don't go bigger than the maximum amount of space you have. Generally a 32 inch HD TV is the best size for most living rooms, but measure out the area you have cornered off for the T.V before you purchase as you don't want to go too small or big.
There are two types of screen options for HDTV, LCD and plasma. Both have their pros and cons, and are appropriate for certain requirements. Plasma T.V's are bigger, making them not appropriate for smaller spaces; and are not very energy efficient, but have a greater viewing angle and never suffer from their counterpart's motion blur. LCD's on the other hand consume less energy, suffer less from glare and are brighter. Making this decision is about choosing what's best for the space you have and what you intend to use your T.V for.
Next consider the screen resolution. The resolution mostly employed in HDTV is the 720p or 1080p resolution, which operates best at screens 40 inches and upwards. Here, you will begin to see a difference, whilst on small screens you may not be able to.
Now you need to consider your HD connection method. You can choose from HD ready where you can connect to standard channels but need a digital box, cable or satellite to connect to digital channels; integrated HD where you automatically connect to the digital channels without the use of connection equipment; or digital cable ready where a digital viewing card is connected to the television.
Write a comprehensive list of other items and functions you may need, such as energy and power save modes, how many output sockets you may need, and T.V ratio functions for films. Then you're ready to shop around for the offers.
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