It’s never been a
more exciting time to buy a new television. There’s a platter of
delicious new technology on the market to give you unrivalled viewing
experiences. Before you get click-happy on your favourite electronics
site (we would recommend hispek.com)
or storm into the clearance sale at your local tech store, have a
look at this advice on choosing the perfect TV for you.
Size
How big do you want to
go? With models going up to 80” inches you can almost replicate the
cinematic experience in your own living room. This is not the best
option for all households however. If you have a rather cosy living
space it is likely to be a mistake to dominate the room with a huge
screen. Which? have a
handy interactive guide to advise which screens are best for
whom.
HD
High Definition is now
the standard quality for most new televisions. Therefore, it stands
to reason you can now go even higher. 4K or Ultra HD TVs are now on
the market and promise new levels of picture quality. This is an
exciting prospect but before you pay the extra money for one these
models, it is worth bearing in mind that there hasn’t been a great
deal of content made to watch in Ultra HD as yet.
3D
A nice extra feature to
have on your television which does not necessarily cost a lot more.
3D TVs are now fairly common but if you are hoping to watch sport in
this mode you may be disappointed as Sky Sports have stopped showing
programming in 3D as it failed to take off. For movies however, it is
an appealing option – just remember the more people you invite
around, the more glasses you will need.
Smart
With a growing number
of great online television and film services such as BBC iPlayer and
Netflix, many believe this is
the future for TV. Smart TVs not only allow you easy access to these
services but you can also browse social media and use a host of other
applications through your TV screen.
Curved
Featuring a slight
concave curve, these models, released to a mass market by Samsung, LG
and Sony in early 2014 have won many admirers but also a number of
detractors. Arguments for include, the shape providing a more
immersive experience, sharper image quality and ‘twice as much’
contrast. Apart from obviously being more expensive than most flat
screen model, cons for curved TVs include the inability to hang the
TV on a wall and the fact you are required to sit in a specific
position to get the benefits of the curved TV.
Brand
As with a lot of tech
equipment, it is important to get a TV made by a manufacturer which
has a solid reputation. As mentioned above, Samsung and LG are known
for their innovation and wide range of models. It is possible to buy
home brands from stores such as Currys PC World and Tesco but these
can have a reputation for a lack of quality.
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