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

Plasma Vs Led Lcd 2010

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.

What Kind of Tv Should I Choose? Plasma, Lcd or Led?

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Toshiba 55UX600U 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Net TV (Black Gloss) Feature

55-inch LED-backlit HDTV with Full 1080p HD resolution; ClearFrame 120Hz screen refresh rate for minimizing motion blur in sports and action movies
Net TV on-demand entertainment from VUDU Movies, Pandora and access to social networking sites; Wi-Fi adapter included
DynaLight backlight control adjusts for deeper black levels for higher dynamic contrast and more realistic picture
Inputs: 4 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output
Includes removable stand; measures 52.87 x 34.96 x 15.59 inches with stand
55-inch LED-backlit HDTV with Full 1080p HD resolution; 120Hz screen refresh rate for minimizing motion blur
Includes removable stand; measures 52.87 x 34.96 x 15.59 inches
Net TV on-demand entertainment from VUDU Movies, Pandora and access to social networking sites

Toshiba 55UX600U 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Net TV (Black Gloss) Overview

Enjoy a stunning picture bursting with color and clarity as well as a wide variety of on-demand entertainment with the 55-inch Toshiba 55UX600U HDTV with LED backlighting (54.6-inch diagonal screen size), which features a 1080p Full HD resolution. The stunning 3M:1 dynamic contrast ratio LED backlighting produces a clearer, crisper image and is supported by Toshiba's CrystalCoat high contrast screen coating and AutoView ambient room light analyzer. It also boasts Toshiba's ClearFrame 120Hz feature, which doubles the video frames from 60 per second to 120 per second to virtually eliminate motion blur--making this a perfect set for watching fast action movies and sports.

Toshiba 55UX600U 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Net TV (Black Gloss) Specifications

The UX600U Series LED-backlit HDTV with 1080p high-def resolution and 120Hz ClearFrame capability for eliminating motion blur.

Toshiba's Net TV provides on-demand entertainment from such Internet sources as VUDU (with over 3,000 1080p HD movies) and Pandora for streaming of personalized music channels. You can connect the set to a wired home network via the Ethernet port, or connect to a Wi-Fi network using an included Wi-Fi adapter.

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.

Toshiba Net TV

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.

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.

Key Features

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.

1080p HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
PixelPure 5G 14-bit internal digital video processor increases gradation levels (4,096 levels, or 16x that of a standard 8-bit processor) to create smoother, clearer images.
ClearFrame 120Hz screen refresh rate virtually eliminates motion blur, making this HDTV a great choice for fast action movies and sports. Toshiba's ClearFrame 120Hz system doubles the frame rate of an LCD TV from 60 frames per second to 120 frames per second using superior Motion Vector Frame Interpolation technology.
Resolution+ super resolution technology upconverts and enhances 480i/p and 720p input signals for a more detailed picture.
CrystalCoat prevents ambient room light reflections from washing out the television picture, creating up to 30 percent better contrast in bright rooms and allowing you to enjoy a deep, high contrast picture in all lighting conditions.
AutoView helps ensure an ideal image at all times for the day by combining an ambient room light sensor with incoming video content monitoring. AutoView automatically sets most of the TV picture parameters for you.
DynaLight Backlight Control utilizes advanced image processing to monitor the brightness of each video frame, and adjust the backlight intensity accordingly. This precision creates seamless transitions with deep blacks for increased detail and depth analysis.
Photo Frame capability allows this HDTV to act as both a TV and a digital photo frame. You can showcase your favorite memories as a clear, crisp slide show on the high-resolution television screen--all controlled with just the TV remote.
Gaming Mode takes the gaming experience to a new level by reducing game control delay, thus giving the player improved reaction time and a more realistic playing experience. This is great when used with popular gaming consoles, or with PC games using the TVs PC Input.
Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning allows for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts, in addition to digital "cable-in-the-clear" broadcasts.
Native Mode restores the size of the picture by the 3-5 percent that is generally lost during the normal over-scanning that occurs on traditional sets.
Cinema Mode 24 fps (3:2 Pulldown): This HDTV performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, too--a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. To adapt 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant information to display a frame-accurate picture.
Color Temperature Control enables you to adjust white balance to achieve the best television picture possible in any viewing environment, or simply adjust the picture to suit your personal tastes. The "Warm" setting delivers a redder image that is ideal for display in a dimly lit room, while "Medium" and "Cool" provide a progressively bluer image for the best picture as room light levels are increased.
Three TheaterWide modes are ideal for displaying HDTV signals as well as enhanced for widescreen television DVDs.
- TheaterWide 1: Letterboxed image is digitally expanded 33 percent horizontally and vertically. Useful for reproducing Academy Standard (1.85:1) formatted software.
- TheaterWide 2: Letterboxed image is expanded 33 percent horizontally and 42 percent vertically. Particularly of use when viewing narrow letterboxed images originally filmed in Panavision or CinemaScope.
- TheaterWide 3: Letterboxed image is expanded 33 percent horizontally and 24 percent vertically. Can be utilized when displaying letterboxed images that incorporate narrow bands at the top and bottom of the picture.
MP3 audio and JPEG image playback via 2 USB ports or SD memory card slot
REGZA-LINK (HDMI-CEC) allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by the remote control.
InstaPort fast HDMI switching between A/V components: Typically, when you switch HDMI inputs, there can be a five or six second delay. With InstaPort, as soon as you select an HDMI source, it will connect in a fraction of the time.
Ethernet port for connecting to wired home network.
Bottom-mounted invisible speakers integrated into stylish Horizon bezel design (20 Watts total power; 10W + 10W).
Channel Browser allows you to easily scan through the last 32 channels you have viewed, with screen images for the last five channels displayed, by channel, by favorites, and by input, at the touch of a button.
Channel Labeling allows you to put station call letters on the screen along with the station numbers, so you always know what channel you're watching
Input labeling enables you to name the individual inputs to denote usage, such as "DVD Player" (instead of having them display as just "HDMI 1" and "HDMI 2").
Removable stand for wall mounting (200mm x 400mm VESA mounting pattern)
Tri-lingual onscreen menu (English, French, Spanish)
Dual band Wi-Fi adapter (802.11a/b/g/n) plugs into USB port (security options--WEP64/128, TKIP, AES, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPS, None)
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty on parts and labor

Toshiba 2010 REGZA HDTV Comparison

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	--	--

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

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.

Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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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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