A 42 inch lcd TV is the way to go if you are looking for an amazing television experience, are keen on quality and looks and have the money in your budget.
The quest for a superb television experience is driving improvements in screen technology and is fast raising the standards of television viewing. With the introduction of LCD (liquid crystal display) and plasma screen technology, television screen has traversed a long journey since its invention in 1927. Today, LCD screens rule the roost not only because they have obvious advantage over traditional CRT (cathode ray tube) TVs but also because they have an edge over contemporary plasma screens on many counts.
There are plenty of LCD TVs out in the market today. Popular brands of TVs such as the Samsung TV have invaded almost every household, boasting new features that increase the viewing experience. However, before you buy a flat screen TV, here are some deliberations that can help you make your decision:
Keep your room size under consideration when shopping for a 42 inch LCD screen. To enjoy a memorable TV viewing experience the distance you watch the TV from is of utmost importance. If your room is too small then your TV watching distance may be smaller than the optimum, which will cause eye strain. At the same time if your room size is very big then you may need a larger screen TV (eg 65 inch) to accommodate the watching distance. Ideal TV watching distance is for a 42 inch TV is 10-12 ft.
Make sure the resolution of your new TV is 1920 x 1080. This is the resolution for full high definition (HD) viewing and ensures maximum picture clarity.
When shopping for a TV, look for a contrast ratio (ratio of whiteness to darkness of an image) of 1500 and above. A low contrast can cause muddy and unclear images.
Look for one that has a wide viewing angle, ideally between 70 to 180 degrees so that you can watch TV from all angles without any display noise or washing out of the colour.
If you are a sports fan then buy the lcd tv with good (meaning low) motion response (ability to display fast moving objects). To catch fast actions on TV make sure you buy a TV that has a motion response of no higher than 8 – 10 milliseconds.
It is a wise think about the place in your house where you intend to put your television. If you plan on using a table mount, keep the measure in the mind when choosing your television set. The television set should fit entirely in the mount with some space left on each side for ventilation and connection accessories.
Within a given budget try to lay your hands on an LCD TV that has a good scaling. Scaling is the process via which the video processor of the television matches the resolution of the incoming signal to its native pixel resolution. A signal that has higher resolution than the television’s native scale is down scaled and a lower resolution signal is up scaled. Poor scaling in your TV can result in disturbances in the picture.
Look for a good number of HDMI inputs. These inputs can be used to connect your television set to HD sources such as a satellite box, Blu-ray disc player or HD cable. HDMI inputs ensure the full HD signal is transferred to the TV screen.
Purchasing an LCD TV is an investment and these small considerations will go a long way in ensuring that you make a wise choice when buying your 42 inch LCD TV.