Guide to Big Screen TVs

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Kinds of Big Screen TVs include the following:

Cathode ray tube (CRT) big screen TVs

• Cathode ray tube (CRT) big screen TVs are the classic types of big screen televisions.
• They are large and bulky.
• They are made up of three tubes of cathode rays that bounce blue, green, and red lights to a mirror then to a screen.
• Despite their bulk, they are the most affordable big screen TV.
• They are ideal for viewing head on.
• Their picture quality diminishes if they are viewed from an angle.
• Sometimes they need picture focusing.
• They are prone to burn-in.
• They come in a screen size of 32 inches and higher.

• Digital light processing (DLP) big screen TVs use DLP micro-mirror image chips to produce images.They are lighter and slimmer than CRT TVs.
• They are ideal for tight spaces.
• Their features include built-in digital and analog tuners and various A/V inputs like HDMI, PC, S-video, composite video, RF, and component video.
• They come with multibrand remote controls.
• They have a screen size of 42 to 62 inches and higher.

Liquid crystal display (LCD) big screen TVs

• Liquid crystal display (LCD) big screen TVs consist of one to three green, blue, and red LCD panels that give the screen its color information.
• Each panel is shone through a heavy-duty lamp that displays the colors to the screen.
• Their features include NTSC tuners and several A/V inputs like VGA PC, component, S-video, and RF.
• They are HD/HDTV compatible.
• They have a screen size of 15 to 50 inches and higher.

Flat Panel Big Screen TVs

• Flat Panel Big Screen TVs use LCD or plasma technology to deliver intense picture quality with excellent sharpness, brightness, and contrast.
• They are only several inches thick.
• They can be mounted on walls and cabinets.
• They provide around 170 degrees of glare- and distortion-free viewing.
• They have SCART connections for various A/V devices.
• They are HDTV compatible.

Black level expanders: For sharper, three-dimensional, and high-contrast pictures, choose a big screen TV equipped with black level expanders, which are especially useful when watching nature channels and movies with great cinematography. Some manufacturers term it differently, so be sure to consult your TV retailer about it.

Speakers: To eliminate the need for connecting additional speakers to your big screen TV, choose one with built-in double speakers. Some manufacturers call this feature “double baffle speakers,” which they claim to heighten stereo sounds.

Front panel: Choose a big screen TV with A/V inputs located below the television screen for connecting your DVD player, camcorder, or gaming console easily and conveniently.

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