TV Buying Guide - Choose the right TV for yourself

[tech_genie]

Here goes Genie's TV Buying Guide. Hope all of you will find it useful

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How to choose the correct TV size- detailed explanation

Consider your viewing environment in your own home before buying a TV. A common mistake customers make is buying a TV that is too small (or occasionally, too large) for their home.

As a rule of thumb, the diagonal viewing area of the TV you are looking to buy should be no less than 1.5 times the distance your couch is from the TV's location. So if your couch is 8–10 feet from your TV cabinet, you should be considering a 40” TV.

Lighting is also important when purchasing a new TV. In general, plasma TVs tend to perform better in dimmer environments, as they’re capable of producing a more natural image in lower light levels. In brighter environments, LED TVs are more suitable as they are much brighter than plasma and are capable of overcoming the ambient lighting.

Some manufacturers also incorporate special filters on their screens to further improve the picture quality in bright environments. For example, Samsung LED TVs have an Ultra Clear Panel filter that deepens the colours as well as reducing glare from a well-lit room.

 

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What is a Smart TV?

What does Smart TV mean?
Smart TVs have the ability to network with other devices and connect to the internet.

How is a TV connected to the internet?
Most Smart TVs connect to your home broadband through Wi-Fi, while some also have an Ethernet port. If you are looking to stream High Definition video from a computer or other to the television, you should look for a TV that connects via Ethernet port.

What can I watch on a Smart TV?
Most sets continue to support the analogue television, and many include a built-in freeview decoder (which means you will be ready for the digital TV transition). All can be connected to set top boxes like Sky and TiVo, players like DVD and BluRay or Game Consoles like Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

Additionally, a number of Smart TVs offer streaming TV and movie options through services like YouTube. You can also stream video content and/or music directly from other devices in your home. This includes smart phones, laptops and digital cameras.

What else can I do?
Smart TVs enable a number of other great applications. These include (but not limited to):
Skype or Google Talk for chatting over the internet with sound and video.
Access to social media networks, like Twitter and Facebook.
News websites and weather reports.
Browsing the web.

A number of key manufacturers are working hard on bringing app stores to their TVs. This will allow a number of additional applications to be downloaded in the future, bringing increased functionality and new content options for years to come.

Some key tips:
Wi-Fi has a range of approximately 20 metres from your access point, so the signal can be affected by walls and metal objects.
If you want to stream from a device in your house to the TV set, make sure both are DLNA compatible.
If you plan to stream High Definition video from a device to the TV, consider getting an Ethernet enabled set and make sure you are using gigabit Ethernet in the house.
Streaming video from the internet uses your broadband, so keep an eye on your broadband plan and usage.
You may need a wireless keyboard in order to browse the web and use Twitter, as trying to use your remote can be seriously frustrating!

 

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Please add your comments and/ or let me know if you want me to include something else in this thread that might be useful.

Cheers !!!

 

[Karthik]

Clear explanation.
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[nskaran]

very well & use ful thread bro tech.genie, from me also +rep added

 

[tech_genie]

Comparison between 1080i and 1080p

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OK, so what's the bottom line: Should I save some dough and opt for a 720p TV?
If you're just making the leap to HDTV and find the higher end sets out of your price range, you shouldn't feel bad about going with an entry-level 720p model (just getting HD programming is going to make a huge difference). Also, in a lot of cases, folks are looking at 720p TVs as second sets for bedrooms or playrooms, and in a tough economy, a few hundred bucks makes a big difference. Personally, if I were choosing between the 720p 50-inch Panasonic TC-P50X1 and the 1080p Panasonic TC-P50S1 for a bedroom, I'd strongly consider going with the cheaper model if it meant saving $600-$700. That savings is enough to buy another 32-inch LCD for another room.
If you're thinking of going big, really big (a 55-inch or larger screen), or you like to sit really close (closer than 1.5 times the diagonal measurement), the extra resolution may make it worth the difference--as long as you have a pristine, 1080i or 1080p HD source to feed into the set. (To be clear, there are few 720p sets available in large sizes anymore, though a few older models may be kicking around at good discounts).
Finally, it's a good idea to go with 1080p instead of 720p if you plan to use your TV a lot as a big computer monitor. That said, if you set your computer to output at 1,920x1,080, you may find that the icons and text on the screen are too small to view from far away (as a result, you may end up zooming the desktop or even changing to a lower resolution). But a 1080p set does give you some added flexibility (and sharpness) when it comes to computer connectivity.
If none of those factors jump out at you as true priorities--and you're working on a tight budget and want to save some dough--a 720p set is going to do you just fine. HD will still look great on your set, I swear. - This segment is from CNET

 

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Frame Rate

FRAME RATE:

1080p can also be displayed (Depending on the video processing used) as a 1080p/60 (Most common), 1080p/30, or in 1080p/24 formats.

1080p/60 is essentially the same frame repeated twice every 60th of a second. (Enhanced video frame rate.)

1080p/30 is the same frame displayed once every 30th of a second. (Standard live or recorded video frame rate.)

1080p/24 is the same frame displayed every 24th of a second (Standard motion picture film frame rate.)

 

[Karthik]

Good and useful thread for new tv buyers.

 

[me_saket]

this thread is also useful

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