Should You Buy an LCD TV?

When faced with the need to buy a new television, one of the first questions that may come to mind is, "Should I buy an LCD television?" There are pros and cons to this decision, including issues of size, clarity, space, and longevity of the product. Can I use it with my current auxiliary devices like my CD player and VCR?

Exactly what is an LCD TV? LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display. This is the same technology that has been used for some time for camera screens and cell phones. It is constructed of two panels of glass-like material, which are bonded together. One layer is coated with a special polymer which contains the liquid crystals. An electrical current is run through the crystals which can turn dark or allow light to pass through, thus creating the picture.

The difference between LCD TV's and plasma TV's is not readily apparent. They look quite similar, but use entirely different technology. A plasma TV is made up of cells, which have been injected with a gas called neon-xenon. When electricity is applied to the cell, red, green and blue phosphors are struck. Each of these is called a pixel, and together they comprise the picture.

Until recently, LCD TV's have been more popular in the smaller sized televisions. This is partly because technology caused the prices of the larger screens to be much more expensive than the smaller sets. However, technology is constantly improving and now there is less of a price difference, making the large-screen sets more available to the average consumer.

Many consumers wonder if they can use their LCD TV as a computer monitor. Most of them can be, due to the fact that LCD TV's are an outgrowth of the LCD computer monitor. The majority of TVs have the VGA input connections necessary to be integrated into a PC. Gamers like to integrate their PC and game systems in order to have a large screen to play their games on.

You may have older auxiliary devices such as a VCR, and wonder if they are compatible with the LCD televisions. They will work together, since most LCD televisions have standard AV connections. However, a VHS tape, with its lower resolution and poorer color quality, will not look as good on an LCD TV as it did on a smaller analogue television.

Although LCD TV's have internal speakers, many buyers prefer to integrate their TV with a home theater system for the best all-around experience. Decide ahead of time where you would like to place your new TV in order to purchase a stand or cabinet. Ensure that you have the correct cables and a surge protection device to guard against a power surge.

An LCD television is a wise choice. The LCD panels are quite thin, and take up little space. They use less power than a conventional or a plasma TV. In addition they have a bright, clear image, and a long-life expectancy of 60,000 hours or more. 

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Tom Verdi is a well known author and has written articles on TVs, Hifi, Home Cinema, online shopping and many other subjects. For more information and great low priced deals click LCD TVs and LCD Televisions.

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