If you’ve already made up your mind that you want an LCD television, there are still things you need to consider. We are going to take a quick look at some of the best things to look for in an LCD HDTV.

The first thing to consider is whether you want the newest LED backlit LCD technology for your TV. Basically, LED allows the newer LCD TVs to be created even small and thinner. In addition, they do address some problems in old LCD TVs like viewing angle and contrast.

120 or 240 Hz Processing?

In the past, 60 Hz refresh rate was the common standard on televisions. Simply put, the refresh rate of a television affects the “blur” or “motion” you will see during some types of video. The higher the refresh rate, the clearer the picture. Now, the thing to know is that 240HZ may not really be needed. Unless you look at a lot of test patterns, most people are NOT going to notice the difference between 120 and 240 Hz. This can save you a few bucks if you were thinking you HAD TO HAVE 240 Hz. For most people, the difference is not noticeable with most programming.

HDMI Inputs

Another thing you are going to want to consider is number of HDMI (and other) inputs on the television. If you have a lot of home theater equipment, a couple game consoles, and who knows what else, you want to make sure your LCD television has enough inputs to handle everything. This is something most people don’t think about until it’s too late. If you’re smart, however, you’re going to know how many you need when you start shopping.

Mount or TV Stand

You will want to check the fine print to see if any mounting hardware or a TV stand is included with the LCD HDTV. Most times, these items will NOT be included. This isn’t the case all the time, however. The thing is, you want to make sure you have everything you need to start enjoying your television when it arrives, so make sure you know whether or not you’re going to need mounting brackets or a TV stand for your new LCD HDTV. Also, make sure that if you do have a TV stand your new television is going to fit!

What to Look for in an LCD HDTV

There are other considerations you should think about when buying an LCD television. As long as you do your homework (reading LCD vs Plasma Blog counts), then you’re going to have a better idea of what television is going to be best for your home. If you know the things to look for in an LCD TV, you’re going to have a better experience overall.

If you have any tips on stuff to look for when buying an LCD TV, leave a comment below and let us know.

As promised by the XVT Extreme Vizio Technology series, the Vizio SV471XVT delivers images as defined and sharp as life itself, offering viewers a truly out-of-this world experience. The LCD HDTV screen breaks the mold in home entertainment by providing blur free images with its superior frame rate of 240 scenes per second display. A new and advanced 120Hz technology scanning backlight technology and its 50,000 to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio work together to deliver darker blacks and brighter whites, allowing you a dazzling and brilliant experience.

This television also offers a wide color viewing angle, making it well-suited to be viewed from any point in your room.  As color is distributed evenly throughout the screen, you are able to view the same breath-taking images whether you’re sitting directly in front of the screen or in your comfortable spot off to the side. Additional features include the savings it provides for utility bills and its reduction on the impact on our planet by exceeding guidelines by more than 15% below the Energy Star 3.0.  Let’s explore other XVT features:

• SRS TruSurround HD distributing engrossing high definition surround sound
• Full 1080P High Definition resolution providing dazzling images
• 178 degree viewing angel (horizontal and vertical)
• 1.06 billion colors offering lively images

While at first glance Samsung’s Touch of Color series of LCD TVs may seem like every other HDTV on the market with little more than a fun design touch to stand apart from the crowd, in reality, the features speak for themselves.

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Fans of Sony will not be disappointed in this addition to the BRAVIA line.  The Sony BRAVIA XBR9 HDTV (KDL-52XBR9) has a sleek, streamlined design that looks great on any wall or in your entertainment center.  You’ll catch every motion detail with the extreme clarity provided by the Motionflow 240 Hz feature. 
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Ingrained in our consciousness from a very young age is one very simple concept: red equals bad. It equals stop. It equals don’t. Flying in the face of this conditioning, the Samsung LN46B650 is one of Samsung’s “Touch of Color” line, with a sleek and eye catching strip of red on the face of the television letting you know from the first glance that this HDTV is something you should look at more than once. Sure enough, if you take the time you realize that for once, red does not mean stop. It means be on alert. Continue Reading

With so many HDTVs on the market, it’s easy for products to get lost in the crowd. Thankfully, you have standout products like the Samsung 8000 Series LED HDTVs to make the search for your perfect HDTV easier than ever before. In this line, the Samsung UN46B8000 is only one of the many great options. Offering a high end, high quality multimedia experience, this HDTV easily sets itself apart from its off brand counterparts.

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Samsung UN55B8000

Offering a great combination of trusted features with new cutting edge design, the Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV is a perfect buy for the buyer who likes to live on the cutting edge.

Its 55 inch LED screen offers the best picture that money can buy on the market right now, and all from a trusted brand name like Samsung for that extra peace of mind.

Buyers can enjoy the tried and true technologies of HDTV all the while enjoying tomorrow’s features today, with new advancements in this TV making it a smart buy for both now and later. Continue Reading

While we may not like to admit it, everything in our society comes with a price tag. Purchasing something is always a delicate balancing act between what we want and what we can afford.

With the ViewSonic VT2430, that decision is made easy. Without sacrificing in overall product quality, you can get a fantastically priced HDTV that’s perfect for the bedroom, kitchen, or home office.

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Samsung LN26B360

It’s easy to lust after the expansive, shiny screens of the newer large plasmas and LCDs, but is it really practical?

While some people may be lucky enough to have a set up where a 50 inch television wouldn’t be an eyesore, there are still other rooms where a television that size would be downright silly.

Enter the Samsung LN26B360 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, which offers all of the crisp, clean picture of its larger counterparts without all of the inconvenient bulk.

Perfect for bedrooms, kitchens, or studies, this handy little 26 inch television still packs a great visual punch without needing to hit you over the head. Continue Reading

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There’s a reason everyone recognizes the brand of Samsung. With reasonable prices meeting great products, Samsung is a great choice for most electronic purchases.

This holds true for HDTVs, where the impressive 32 inch Samsung LN32B460 offers an unbeatable picture at a reasonable price.

Perfect for television viewers who enjoy action-laden sequences, this HDTV showcases a crisp, clear picture that lets you catch every frame. Don’t Miss A Second with the Samsung LN32B460. Continue Reading