Large Screen TV as a 2010 Christmas Gifts
Recently there has been a drop in large screen TV prices, which makes it now a more affordable gift for family and friends.
Buying a new TV is not as easy of a task as it was in the past. With the advent of big screen TV, there are now plenty of things to consider such as the size, picture quality, and many more attributes, which should play a part in deciding which TV to purchase.
Learn the Terms
First off, for those who are not so tech savvy and are interested in a large screen TV, they may first have to get to know a few basic terms. When considering a wide-screen TV it does not merely mean that the size of the TV gets bigger. Wide-screen TVs have an aspect ratio of 16:9, which means that it is 16 times long and 9 times deep and is shaped like a rectangle. A standard television is shaped like a square or a box with an aspect ratio of 4:3. The wide-screen TV offers viewing that is much closer to how humans view things. Human vision is shaped more like a rectangle and we also see with our peripheral vision. Standard TVs only offer viewing like when one views something in a box, focusing only in the middle.
Wide-screen TVs these days offer better viewing with Plasma or LCD display technology. Plasma Display is referred to this way because it relies on a mixture of inert gases in small glass panels. Electricity reacts with these gasses, causing them to light up pixels on the screen. LCD or Liquid Crystal Display uses the technology of allowing light to pass through layers of tiny crystals in liquid, which also reacts when electricity is applied, allowing different colors to pass through. A big screen with 3D is simply a television that has features to display three-dimensional images.
Consider the Size
With the drop in prices of large screen TVs, large screen TV gifts for the 2010 holiday season are fast becoming a trend. However, before buying the biggest TV available, remember that the TV has to be able to fit in a room of the home of the intended recipient. A TV that does not fit anywhere in the home is basically worthless. It is very important to take measurements before deciding which large screen TV should be purchased. In addition, good picture quality in the store does not always mean good picture quality at home. Some experts suggest that the size of the TV must be roughly twice normal viewing distance for the best viewing experience.
Consider Your Budget
Bargains on large screen TV gifts for the 2010 holiday season are becoming available now. Usually, a 32-inch TV can range from $500 to $1,000. Meanwhile, the biggest sizes, such as 58 to 60-inch TVs range from $1,000 - $3,000. Try looking out for big screen TVs that deliver good quality, but are not as costly if the budget is a concern. 42-inch TVs are usually plasma screens offering superior picture quality. Reading reviews of the latest models for the season is recommended for those with limited knowledge of large screen TVs.