An Overview Of LCD TVs

By Jimmy Young

Many consumers are asking themselves if buying an LCD television is a good decision. They have questions about the clarity of the picture, screen sizes, cost, and how long it will last. They want to know if it will work with the equipment they already own. Lets look at some of the facts.

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.

With their thin panels and similar shapes, many consumers assume that plasma TVs are the same as LCD. In reality, their technology is quite different. Unlike the LLCDs, plasma screens are made up of individual cells which have been filled with a gas. Electrical current running through the cells causes a reaction. Green, blue and red phosphors react, forming pixels, which we see as the complete picture.

When LCD televisions first came on the market, the smaller screens were not only more widely available, but were more reasonably priced. The technology needed cause the large screen TVs to be more costly. With advancement in the technology, the price differences have evened out, making the larger sized LCD television economically feasible.

Since most LCD televisions are equipped with VGA input connections, and are so similar to an LCD computer monitor, many people buy them with the thought of integrating them with a PC. The large-screen LCD is an excellent piece of equipment for this use, especially for those who enjoy game-playing with friends.

Many consumers desire to keep their old VCRs even when purchasing a new TV. These VCRs will integrate with the new TV, thanks to the standard connections, however there is one issue to keep in mind. The resolution on a VHS tape is much lower than that on the TV, which will result in poorer colour quality, as well as a grainier picture than the consumer has seen on their old, analogue television.

If you decide to purchase an LCD TV, choose the right place in your home for it before hand. That way, you can purchase the correct stand or hanging bracket at the same time. LCD TVs have internal speakers, but you can integrate your LCD television with your home theater system. Be sure that you have the correct cables, and provide power surge protection for your new television.

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. - 30542

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