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Shopping for a perfect TV could be a really challenging task in itself especially when you have so many options handy! It starts with you visiting the stores (the number is literally innumerable these days), taking a look at the available models (plenty again!) and exploring the features, sizes and shapes (overwhelming). It is expected that you do not have up-to-date understanding of all the features explained by the shop owner especially the difference between an analog TV, a LCD TV or a LED TV. Basically for a long time I used to think that there are two types of televisions- one is the box type like we have always known about and the other is the flat and sleek counterparts that are new in the market! Well, my conception completely changed when I took a visit to a nearby electronics shop and found out that the flat screen televisions too have numerous varieties.

Now that I have been able to assimilate at least a chunk of necessary information that any TV owner and buyer should know, I will explain you about the essential nitty-gritty of buying a perfect TV for your home!

What’s the size?

The general idea about the screen size of a television is ‘the bigger, the better’. Although it is true that the watching experience is always better with a large screen TV but when you set the screen in a small room, it might make the entire experience uncomfortable and awkward. On the other hand a tiny television screen might give your vision strenuous drills to figure out the details of the images! Television screens are available in a range of 5 to 64 inches. This measurement is taken diagonally on the TV screen. Take the measurement of the area where you would like to place the TV and consider the ideal height, depth and width that will suit the position best. Also the distance of the television from the couch has to be considered for a better viewing experience in future. Ideally a 27 inches color television is best suited as a secondary TV or for bedrooms. Large televisions with 32″ or bigger screens are suitable as family television to be kept at the living room or dining space.

Choose your features

Television is no more the good old idiot box exhibiting some floating images and emitting sounds! It has evolved as one of the most high end electronic appliances that employ modern technologies for better features. Essential things to consider while buying a TV set are viewing range of the screen, picture resolution, black level which is basically the TV’s capacity to show the intensity of black shades and glare in case of LCD and LED models. Nowadays multipurpose TVs are available on which you can browse Internet and play games. The more you spend the better specs you can expect of course!

How much does it cost?

Price tag can be reasonable to heftier according to the model you choose and certainly the brand it belongs to. Sony, Samsung, Sansui and many other brands strive to come up with the most advanced models and often their effort is acclaimed by the TV owners! However the large screen televisions are pricier than the smaller screens. Plasma, LCD and Led TVs are much expensive but to justify the price they offer outstanding visual extravaganza.

Summary

This is the brief TV buying guide that might come handy when you actually make up your mind to buy a new TV set. However doing bit of research about the different models and their features or prices over the internet will certainly help you make an informed decision.

Written by Kathleen Hubert. See more info about TVs at LED vs LCD TV and 60hz vs 120hz LED TV.