What Are The Top 5 Things I Should Look For In A Wide Screen Tv? Thinking About 32 -40 Inch Lcd.?

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1. jed.sach says:

   January 6, 2010 at 3:16 am

   1080i
   An interlaced resolution of 1,920 x 1,080
   1080p
   Resolution which equates to 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. 1080p monitors are capable of displaying every pixel of the highest-resolution HD broadcasts.
   Digital Light Processing (DLP)
   A data projection technology used for projecting images from a computer onto a much larger screen. The technology delivers a higher contrast ratio with truer blacks.
   Digital Television (DTV)
   Generic term that refers to all digital television formats, including high-definition television (HDTV) and standard-definition television (SDTV).
   Direct-View (CRT or Tube TVs)
   Any television not based on projection technology. Most often refers to standard CRT televisions, as opposed to rear- or front-projection TVs
   HD-Ready TV
   Used to describe any TV that can display high-definition formats when connected to a separate HDTV tuner or source.
   HD Built-In TV
   Describes TVs that have built-in HD tuners to receive over-the-air HD broadcasts where available.
   HD Built-In Digital Cable Ready
   Describes TVs that are just like HD Built-In sets but also have a CableCARD slot so that users can get HD Cable without additional equipment.
   HDTV
   High-definition television. A TV signal that offers a much higher resolution and a wider aspect ratio than traditional NTSC (regular broadcast) signals. It can also refer to the actual television sets that pick up these signals.
   LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) TV
   A television that employs a liquid-crystal display screen rather than a CRT; used in small, personal TVs, portable video equipment, front projectors, and larger flat-panel displays. An LCD projector uses a lamp to shine light through liquid-crystal panels, then through mirrors and lenses to the screen.
   Plasma
   An emissive flat-screen technology in which ionized gas is sandwiched between panels of glass that are embedded with wire. These displays are slim (about 4 inches deep) and can be created in sizes as large as 60 inches diagonally; they are generally used in flat-panel TVs.
   Rear- Projection (CRT TVs)
   TV system where the picture is projected onto the rear of a translucent screen via a series of mirrors and viewed as you would an average television.
   Resolution
   A measure used to describe the quality of what a TV monitor can display. A monitor’s resolution refers to the number of pixels in the entire screen.
   Widescreen Format
   HDTV screens are wider, relative to their height, than traditional TVs, featuring a 16:9 aspect ratio (the ratio refers to the relationship between horizontal and vertical dimensions).
   SOURCE
   CableCard
   A small PCMCIA-size card available from most digital cable providers nationwide that can provide digital cable service without the need for a set-top cable box. Requires a Digital Cable Ready TV or a component that has a CableCard slot.
   Digital Cable
   Choose a digital cable provider and sign up for HD programming which includes many local and national channels.
   OTA (Over the Air) Broadcasts
   Local network broadcast big sporting events and various other programs in HD, though availability varies by geography. All you need is an antenna with your HD Built-in TV or an antenna and an HD set-top box for your HD-Ready TV.
   Satellite
   Receive your HD signal via satellite dish and choose a programming package to enjoy 100 percent digital quality television.
   Set-Top Box (STB)
   External receiver that converts broadcasts (such as analog cable, digital cable, or DTV) for display on a television. HD-ready TVs must be connected to a compatible HDTV tuner set-top box in order to receive digital television programs.
   SOUND
   5.1 Surround Sound
   5.1 Surround Sound refers to a speaker configuration that replicates movie theater audio with the use of a center channel speaker, left and right front speakers on each side of the television, left and right rear speakers behind the viewer, and a sub-woofer.
   Dolby Digital
   Dolby Digital is a proprietary technology used for creating and reproducing digital surround sound (also called AC-3, or 5:1). The 5:1 format refers to the way digital sound is recorded on six separate tracks: front left, front right, front center, rear left, and rear right, with an extra track reserved for very low bass. This method mimics the three-dimensional quality of sound in real life.
   INSTALLATION
   Calibration
   New TVs need to be optimized for a home viewing environment. Proper calibration creates the most true-to-life HD experience for you, brining out the sharpest edges and most accurate color representation on the screen. In addition. when an HDTV is properly calibrated, its individual pixels expend less energy to fill the screen with images, promoting the longest possible functional life of the set.
   HDMI Cables
   HDMI cables transfer uncompressed digital audio and video for the highest, crispest image quality. HDMI cables also support two-wa
2. I'm your PRIVATE DANCER says:

   January 6, 2010 at 6:37 am

   what are you going to use it for
   the position its on
   that the new hd tvs are 4 inches smaller so a 32 is really a 28 and a 40 is 36 they do it from corner to corner.
   For sports Sony
   For movies Samsung
   For xbox/ps3/wii Vizio
3. John D says:

   January 6, 2010 at 9:39 am

   brand quality price customer reviews Ill save you some time Get a Sony Bravia I think they are the best out there Go to store too and look at diff tvs thats the best way too , but i would go for some no name brand