You have done some research and understand that there are differences between TV technology. But what are the advantages of lcd tvs. The following guidelines will help you understand what the advantages you might have. You can also select our buying guide with the disadvantages of lcd tvs and any other article to help you select the best flat panel tv for your needs. Advantages of LCD tv ...
Screen SizeLCD sizes start in the widest range. Typically 13 to 65 are the most common but some manufacturer’s offer LCD displays in up to 100 sizes.
Contrast/BrightnessLCD TVs are most versatile, and look better, in the typical viewing situations because they do not reflect light like some TV screens do. Because LCD TVs are backlit they naturally block outside light in order to create blacks and therefore fare better in natural lighting situations.
Viewing AngleLCD TVs have viewing angles of a few more degrees than Plasma. A typical LCD viewing angle is 175 degrees. That means you can view the picture from, dead center, up to 87 degrees on either side (just about any angle).
Screen ThicknessLCD screens can be as little as 2 deep. This gives more options for placement including wall and ceiling mounting.
Life SpanLife span for TVs are measured in half life hours (50% of original brightness). Most LCD TVs have a half life of over 30,000 hours (16 years of viewing at 6 hours per day).
Pixel Quality (or burn-in)Newer technology LCD TVs do not have a problem with burn-in. But sometimes still have a ghosting effect because of abnormal pixel charge.
DurabilityLCDs are fairly durable sets, weigh less than Plasmas and are easier to install or mount than plasmas.
High AltitudeHigh altitudes do not affect LCD TVs .
ShippingLCD TVs are fairly simple to ship. They are lighter than standard TVs . So expect to pay less for shipping with a LCD TV.
PricingLCD TVs are very economical to operate because they require little if no maintenance and when buying screens less than 35 are fairly reasonable in cost.
