Nowadays, you hardly can open a magazine, read a newspaper, or surf the Web without finding a story on large-screen HDTVs. In fact, HDTV Ratings can be found right here on this site. So instead of discussing or listing the types of HDTVs available and the differences in picture quality of DLP vs. plasma vs. LCD, we’ll give you a list of other things to consider:
- Size—If you are replacing a tube TV or CRT rear-projection TV with a new HDTV, you may already have a particular size in mind. Many current owners of rear-projection TVs think they want to replace their old model with a similar-size HDTV. But even though the amount of HD (16:9) programming is increasing every day, there still remains a large quantity of standard-definition (4:3) programming. And if you don’t like to zoom or stretch the picture, anything you watch in standard definition on your HDTV will have a picture that’s 25% smaller. As a result, many consumers end up shopping for a larger TV, which can negatively impact their budget and change the type of television they desire.
- Location of TV—For some consumers, the ability to mount their new HDTV on the wall like a painting is a key selling feature, especially if the old TV seemed to take up a lot more space—in perception or in reality. Keep in mind, however, that flat-panel HDTV stands are becoming more stylish, and the new rear-projection TVs are much slimmer (and lighter) than the older models.
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