Television Buying Guide 1

Soon after posting the previous notes, I received feedback from several people to write in simpler and more practical terms and also shorter; this brings me to the following series of posts which are a short and simple guide to buying a new television.

Introduction
Televisions are expensive equipments, but price-wise they can be put into a few categories. Here comes a small chart that can match your funds with the types of television you can actually afford, which might be far from what you have pictured in your dreams.


Selecting the best size
Now that you have narrowed down your budget, you need to decide the proper size for your television. Obviously, larger screens cost more, but television should have the right size for the room in which you are intending to put it. Here is a small chart that gives the proper distance from your television.

Generally, 30" and smaller displays work great in bedrooms but they are too small for the living rooms. Larger displays are suitable for the whole family to enjoy but they would be too much for small bedrooms. If the television is put in an entertainment centre, make sure it has enough room for ventilation. Nowadays, many televisions come with dedicated stands that can even accommodate other components such as cable boxes and DVD players.