With the introduction of digital television (DTV) has come the High Definition Television Revolution. Full HD TV is the pinnacle of the home television experience. But what is required to enjoy the maximum benefits on offer? And what choices are there to be made when purchasing a Full HD TV.
Not all high definition televisions are what can be called full HD TV. A HD ready TV for example usually meets the 720p spec. 720p televisions have a better picture quality than standard definition television but are not the best quality available. They are perfectly suitable where a smaller screen size is required, but when it comes to larger screens (eg a 42 inch LCD and upwards), then a 1080p is the standard that you should be looking to.
LED, plasma and LCD are all types of HD TVs. You are going to need to know some facts about advantages and disadvantages of these types of TVs. This knowledge will assist you in making the correct buying decision when it comes to purchasing the right HD TV for you.
At the expensive end of the market are plasmas televisions. As is to be expected for the premium price you will pay for a plasma TV, they produce the best picture quality. The colours, contrast and ability to show smoother fast paced pictures exceed that of LCD televisions. They do have a down-side though as they arent the most energy efficient of televisions and they are heavier in weight and cost more.
LCD HD TVs have by far been the popular choice for some time. Its qualities include they are smaller, weigh less than plasmas, can display bright images, better range of sizes and because of their popularity have become the best value. They are maybe not as effective at displaying fast moving images and dark blacks.
The newest of HD technologies to hit the market is the LED TV. They are not as radically different a design as the name might suggest. LED TVs still incorporate the use of LCD panels to display the picture, but where they differ is the use LEDs in the lighting of the display. Previous LCDs used fluorescent lights which have a limited lifespan and reduced performance over time. LEDs have improved upon these deficiencies along with other inherent benefits. LEDs have better colour reproduction, energy-efficiency, and slimmer designs than their LCD equivalent models.
Something worth mentioning is the technological advances that are currently beginning to emerge. OLED and 3D TVs are something to keep an eye out for in the future. They are tentatively being introduced into the market but are still some time off being perfected. They are technologies which we may see a lot of in the future.
At the end of the day the decision about what TV to buy is going to depend on each consumers personal budget and requirements. Take time to do your research, so that you are best equipped to make the right choice and make the most of your Full HD TV experience.
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