So you need a new Tv. But what kind of Tv do you want? There are so many Tv options these days, that selecting the allowable Tv can be a hassle. Plasma, Lcd, Led...which one should you choose? In this article we discuss each distinct type of Tv, including the advantages and disadvantages of owning each type. With this information, you will be able to make an easy decision when selecting what kind of Tv you want.
Lcd Tvs
Lcd stands for Liquid Crystal Display. Because of the arrival of Led, Lcd is now beginning to drop off in price. Lcd was all the rage when it came out many years ago, and was very expensive. Now you can buy a nice size Lcd for a good price. The advantages of Lcd are as follows: - Very clear picture. Lcd also has a longer life then plasma, in most cases. Lcd looks best for high definition gaming, as well as blue-ray movies. Plasma is cheaper then Lcd, but Lcd looks better. - Lcd is just as easy to smash as plasma if dropped. - Lcd Tvs will keep arrival down in price while Led gains favor.
 The UX600U Series LED-backlit HDTV with 1080p high-def resolution and 120Hz ClearFrame capability for eliminating motion blur. |
This UX600U Series HDTV provides a number of convenient home entertainment options and key picture quality features, including DynaLight dynamic backlight control for deeper black levels and four HDMI digital inputs for simple high quality connection to cable/satellite boxes, DVD players and more. Plus, the HDMI ports feature fast InstaPort switching for quick changes from one source to another. With the Gaming Mode function, you'll experience reduced game control delay and improved reaction time--perfect for PC gaming--and the Photo Frame capability with Auto Slide Show enables you to display slideshows of your favorite images when not watching TV programming.
Offering an ultra-slim Air Lagoon design that's less than 2 inches deep, this UX600U Series HDTV also features MP3 playback via the integrated USB port, a PC input, a removable stand, and Energy Star 4.0 requirements.
Enjoy a new level of on-demand, Internet-based entertainment with the UX600U's integrated Toshiba Net TV capabilities, which includes a wide variety of entertainment and social networking applications. It provides access to VUDU Movies, which offers true 1080p HD, 5.1 surround sound and gives you access to over 3,000 HD movies on demand. And you'll be able to listen to streaming music from Pandora.
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Additionally, video and photo services such as YouTube, Flickr, and Picasa Web Albums let you share content with friends and family wherever they live. News services including the New York Times, AP, National Weather, and more, provide up to the minute information about the world around you. And, the customizable Ticker available at the bottom of the screen allows you to keep up to date with information from your Facebook friends and Twitter feeds as well as News, Weather, or Stocks.
In order to provide simple and instant access to the Internet, the UX600 Series comes equipped with its own Wi-Fi adapter (compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n networks), delivering the latest content right out of the box and eliminating the need to purchase additional accessories. You can also connect to a home network via a wired Ethernet port.
 The ultra-thin Air Lagoon design (see larger image). |
 Resolution+ uses complex image correction to enhance the detail of each image, making everything feel like HD. |
 ClearFrame 120 doubles the frame rate of standard LCD TV, providing crisp and clear imagery regardless of image motion. |
| Series: | C100U LCD | CV100U LCD | E200U LCD | G300U LCD | UX600U LED |
| Models: | 19C100U 19" 22C100U 22" 26C100U 26" 32C100U 32" | 19CV100U 19" 22CV100U 22" 26CV100U 26" 32CV100U 32" | 32E200U 32" 37E200U 37" 40E200U 40" | 40G300U 40" 46G300U 46" 55G300U 55" | 40UX600U 40" 46UX600U 46" 55UX600U 55" |
| Resolution | 720p | 720p | 1080p Full HD | 1080p Full HD | 1080p Full HD |
| LED backlighting | -- | -- | -- | -- |  |
| PixelPure 5G video processor | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Resolution+ upscaling | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| AutoView ambient light sensor | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| 120Hz ClearFrame | -- | -- | -- | | |
| HDMI input | 2 (1 on side) | 2 (1 on side) | 4 (1 on side) | 4 (1 on side) | 4 (2 on side) |
| HDMI InstaPort fast switching | -- | -- | | | |
| Component input (Y, PB, PR) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Composite input | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| PC input | | | | | |
| USB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SD Card slot | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Network capability | -- | -- | -- | Ethernet | Ethernet + Wi-Fi |
| MP3 and JPEG playback | | | | | |
| Integrated DVD Player | -- | | -- | -- | -- |
| Energy Star | 19" and 22" models | 19" and 22" models | -- | -- | |
 | With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.
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Plasma Tvs
A plasma Tv is now extremely cheap. However, there are some disadvantages to using plasma. This is generally due to the gloss or haze that generally appears on the screen; you have to block the sun out of the room you put the plasma into or you can't look at it. - Plasma is cheap now, but not rated to last as long as Lcd. Plasma's power regulation isn't as good as Lcd. Some users have used their plasma for years just to unplug it one day and not have it turn back on. - A plasma Tv may or may not have a good warranty on it. Lcd Tvs can be warranted to last at least 5 years. Plasma Tvs are ordinarily warranted to last less then that. So if you're going to dump money into a plasma, get a good warranty. 5 years is good, 10 years is great, and 15 years or more is awesome. - The gloss on the screen annoys some and stops others from buying. This is most noticeable in a sunny room. For this reason, you'll want to place your plasma into a room where there is not a lot of sun on it.
Led Tvs
Led is a brand new technology. Right now, it's very expensive. The photo ability is supposed to be a lot better, because each Led Tv is built of millions of tiny Leds. - Led is actually new, and we're not too customary with it. But what would happen if a few of the millions of Leds were to go out? These are good questions to ask when purchasing an Led Tv. - Led is actually expensive. Make sure to get a good warranty to protect your investment. You might spend 1 or 2 thousand on a plasma or Lcd Tv, but you'll spend 5 thousand on an Led Tv at the time of this writing.
Tv Warranty
When purchasing a Tv, it's foremost the Tv comes with a good warranty. Some Tvs come with a 3 year warranty, some come with a 5 year warranty. A plasma Tv will come with a distinct warranty period then an Lcd Tv, as will an Led. The major thing is being able to identify the distinct kind of warranties, and what they cover. Below we will analyze this.
In-store warranty
Usually when purchasing a Tv, it will come with an in-store warranty for a slight time. This in-store warranty period is three months for most stores. Some market sell an extended in-store warranty period. These are the best warranties to have sometimes. This is because if your Tv breaks down after the in-store warranty period, it has to be shipped off to the constructor to be repaired. This can be time animated and frustrating. We will discuss why below, under constructor warranty. An in-store warranty for your Tv is great. If the extended in store-option is offered, take it over the constructor option.
Manufacturer warranty
Most warranties after the three month to a year period default to a manufacturer's warranty. These you must be true of when purchasing a Tv. Be sure to read the fine print if purchasing an extended warranty. The fine print is where population all the time get screwed. For instance, Staples has a clause in their extended compact for laptop warranties that says if the work costs more then the cost of the unit, that the customer may be entitled to receive a gift certificate. This happened to man I know and she received a gift certificate for less then half the cost of the laptop. These clauses sometimes also refer to how electronics are worth less money after leaving the store. Be very true to read all the fine print in the extended aid plan you get. Sometimes the extended aid plans are just a rip off and covered in fine print. Avoid these.
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 | With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.
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