Pros and Cons LCD TVs

CRT Televisions were once the dominant model TV used by consumers until the advent of the LCD. The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Television is an electronic device that uses LCD technology to display images that originate from various media sources. They operate by selectively filtering white light to produce various colors of varying intensity.

Today, LCD Televisions are quickly becoming the main method to view television programs and are quickly replacing older forms of television as well as newer types. Plasma Televisions are one such example of newer types of TVs. They function by using gases to produce an image in the same way fluorescent bulbs produce light.

There are many pros and cons to owning an LCD television over other technologies.

Pros

• LCD Television has a much longer life when compared to all other forms of television. They don’t overheat because they use LCD Technology and not florescence or a cathode ray tube. Under normal operating conditions, you can watch an average of 60, 000 hours of TV before the display burns out.

• LCD TVs have a significantly narrower width than traditional televisions and also have a fraction of the weight.

• They offer endless possibilities when it comes to placing them around the house. They can be put on a stand, mounted on a wall or even on the ceiling. And, if you are feeling adventurous you can motorize your setup and have it store itself away under your bed when not in use.

• Images can be displayed via analogue or digital input. This is beneficial as digital input offers a higher picture quality.

• These LCD TV’s can, in most cases, be hooked up to a computer and serve a dual purpose; both as a computer monitor and a TV set. This enables you to save space and money by buying one piece of equipment.

Cons

• Some LCD Television may experience a ‘ghosting’ effect when displaying images moving at a fast rate. This is due to low voltage issues resulting in a slow response time when there is a rapid image change.

• Screen sizes normally max out at around 50”. Plasma Televisions generally don’t have this problem and can go much larger in comparison. The previously discussed 37” LCD TV fits into the LCD sweet spot.

• Shades of black are a problem when viewing darker images on an LCD Screen.

• LCDs are slightly more expensive than other Television technology.

• Viewing an image at an angle might be slightly distorted as an image displayed on an LCD screen loses saturation and contrast as you move from side to side.

Some additional features of LCD Televisions include USB ports for easy handling of media such as music playlists and photo albums. They also offer various viewing modes depending on what you are watching of what effect you wish to enjoy your show in; for example you can watch that show you have been dying to see in theatre mode or play your favorite game in game mode. These modes basically change the lighting effects of the screen to better enhance your viewing pleasure.