Flat Screen Televisions

Thinking of buying a flat screen TV? Well there are a few things to consider first.
Plasma flat screen TV´s are great with fast moving images, have amazing colour accuracy and contrast ratio, and usually cost less than the LCD models but can have problems with glare if being watched in a bright room.
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The next thing to consider with flat screen TV’s is the ratio. This is basically the relationship from width to height; normal sets have a ratio of 4:3, whereas widescreen sets have a ratio of 16:9, this is important because HDTV is a wide screen format, DVDs and Blue Rays look better on wide screen displays because they have a similar ratio to cinema screens.

Video inputs that are available on your flat screen TV are important, especially if you have a task you want to accomplish with the TV, e.g. using it as a p.c. monitor or connecting it to a games console. The S-Video port can offer a better quality than composite video but composite video input is the most common of all video ports. It has the lowest quality and connects with a coaxial cable. Most video devices except standard VCRs have S-Video outputs. They do however require a special cable for connection. Component video is the minimum for high-definition cable and satellite boxes. It requires three coaxial cables like the ones used for composite video. A VGA (Video Graphics Array) is a RGB connection that is used to connect to a computer. DVI (Digital Video Interface) can attach to devices with HDMI outputs by using an adapter. It is also be used for computer connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is DVI with a digital audio control link. This is the most popular as it only requires one wire to set up, it is also the normal connector for HD satellite receivers, HD cable boxes and Blu Ray players. DVI needs a special cable and multi-pin sockets. It is one of the highest quality video inputs. All this information will help you to get the best possible deal and allow you to make an easier purchase.