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LCD Television Buying Guide
Although the technology is relatively new, LCD TVs have come to completely dominate the television market in the last few years. Because LCD and other audio visual technologies have progressed so rapidly, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest developments.
We’ve put together a brief LCD Television Buying Guide to help get you started.
What is LCD?
LCD (liquid crystal display) screens are made up of electrically-charged liquid crystals that refract light from fluorescent tubes behind them. Colours are created by varying the electrical current to each of these crystals.
LCD TVs generally weigh less than plasmas, are more energy-efficient and have a higher native resolution.
Best-selling LCD TVs include the Hisense 19in (48cm) HD LCD TV - HL48V88, the TCL L32M11PVR 32" (80cm) HD LCD TV and the Palsonic 80cm (31.5”) Widescreen TFT LCD Television.
What is LED-LCD?
Some newer LCD models use LEDs (light-emitting diodes) to light the image instead of fluorescent tubes. LED-LCD models tend to be lighter and slimmer than other LCDs. They are also the most energy-efficient TVs available.
Popular LED-LCD TVs include the TCL 24" LED LCD TV (61cm), the Palsonic TFTV4932LED 48cm LED LCD TV with DVD Player and the Palsonic 23" LED LCD (60cm) FULL HD TV.
LCD TV Size
Start by considering the space in which your TV will be situated. While it is very tempting to simply buy the biggest TV you can afford, a massive screen doesn’t always make for the best viewing experience. If you find yourself sitting too close you’ll be looking at pixels; too far away and you’ll lose the fine detail of the image. As a general rule, the distance between your couch and your screen should be between two and five times the width of the screen.
Mounting your TV on the wall is a good space saver; just make sure your wall is capable of carrying the weight.
LCD TV Connectivity
Most modern LCD TVs feature multiple connectivity ports. Consider what other equipment you need to connect your TV to and find a model that has the right amount of connections for your different electronic devices.
Most Blu-ray players and gaming consoles will require an HDMI port; ideally, your TV will have more than one. LCD TVs with multiple HDMI ports include the TCL 23 Inch Full HD Ultra Slim LED LCD TV, the Teac 32" LCD TV with USB Recording (81cm) and the TCL 19 Inch HD LED TV.
Other connections you might need include:
- USB port. Try the TCL 40" (101.6cm) Full HD LCD TV with USB PVR or the Teac 32" LCD TV with USB Recording (81cm).
- VGA. Consider the TCL 32 Inch HD LCD TV with USB PVR.
LCD TV Resolution
Resolution refers to the number of pixels that make up an image. Basically, the higher the resolution, the sharper the picture. High definition (HD) resolution is 1366x768 pixels; “true” or “full” HD resolution is 1920x1080.
LCD TV Response time
Response time refers to the rate at which the liquid crystals in an LCD screen respond to a signal and change from one shade of grey to another. It is measured in milliseconds; the lower the number, the better the response time.
Built-in DVD players
Many modern LCD TVs come with built-in DVD players, saving you from having to find space for a separate unit and reduce the tangle of cords connected to your set.
Top-selling LCD TVs with built-in DVD players include the Teac 19" LCD DVD Combo TV (48cm), the Palsonic TFTV4932LED 48cm LED LCD TV with DVD Player and the Palsonic 21.6" (54cm) LED LCD HD TV with DVD.
LCD TV Brands
HiSense
HiSense is recognised as a world-leading manufacturer of flat panel TVs, household appliances, and mobile communications. Founded in 1969 in China, HiSense has grown into a multibillion dollar global conglomerate with a workforce of over 60,000 employees across the globe. Over the past five years, HiSense has grown by an average year-to-year growth of 30 per cent.
HiSense LCD TVs in include the HiSense 19" LED edge-lit LCD TV (48cm), the Hisense 19in (48cm) HD LCD TV - HL48V88 and the HiSense 19" (48cm) HD LED TV - HL19K15L.
TEAC
TEAC (Tokyo Electro Acoustic Company) was founded as a manufacturer and supplier of innovative consumer electronic products in 1956. Driven by a focus on the development and application of new technologies, the TEAC range has grown to include more than 3,000 different types of products, including consumer electronics, professional recording equipment and data storage products.
TEAC LCD TVs include the Teac 19" LCD DVD Combo TV (48cm) and the Teac 32" LCD TV with USB Recording (81cm).
TCL
Headquartered in China and founded in 1981, TCL has grown from a small local factory to a large global organisation. One of the largest appliance and television makers in the world, TCL had seven research and development centres and 30 manufacturing centres across the globe.
TCL LCD TVs included the TCL 24" LED LCD TV (61cm), the TCL 32" (81cm) Full HD LED TV, the TCL 40" (101.6cm) Full HD LCD TV with USB PVR and the TCL L32M11PVR 32" (80cm) HD LCD TV.
Palsonic
Established in 1958 and proudly Australian-owned, Palsonic has established a reputation for outstanding value and quality over the last 50 years.
The Palsonic policy of “we care about our customer” has contributed to the company’s success since its early days as an importer of domestic sewing machines. Today, Palsonic’s product range has expanded to include televisions, audio equipment and cooling fans.
Palsonic TVs include the Palsonic TFTV4932LED 48cm LED LCD TV with DVD Player, the Palsonic 80cm (31.5”) Widescreen TFT LCD Television, Palsonic 23" LED LCD (60cm) FULL HD TV and the Palsonic 21.6" (54cm) LED LCD HD TV with DVD.
