174563 1517 Technology Home Entertainment Systems TVs true Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:17:10 -0700 /system/videos/4/63/45/17/174563.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, technology, tech, home How To Choose a Flat-Screen TV http://www.howcast.com/videos/174563-How-To-Choose-a-FlatScreen-TV http://www.howcast.com/videos/174563-How-To-Choose-a-FlatScreen-TV/edit approved 82 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=174563"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=174563" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 8 CCMovies http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174563/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 11064 false false false 68013 1 15 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174563/15.jpg Consider plasmas Consider the two types of flat-screen TVs: plasma and LCD. Plasma screens are larger and provide a more vivid picture, and are easily viewed from different angles.

]]> 68014 2 26 Tip On the other hand, still images — such as network logos — can “burn in,” or become permanently visible, on some plasmas, though that’s becoming less of a problem.

]]> 68015 3 36 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174563/36.jpg Consider LCDs Now weigh the merits of the LCD. It’s lighter and less fragile than a plasma, uses less electricity, is easier to install, and there’s no danger of burn-in. But the LCD picture is also less vivid. A good general rule of thumb is if you are looking for less then a 50-inch screen, then go with LCDs.

]]> 68016 4 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174563/49.jpg Consider resolution Consider if you want to pay for a higher resolution — that is, a sharper picture than what comes standard with a plasma or LCD. There are several upgrades.

]]> 68017 5 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174563/59.jpg Comparison shop Once you’ve decided what you want, its time to comparison shop, either in person at your local electronics store or online. Compare TVs by brand, price, and features until you find the one that’s right for you.

]]> 68018 6 71 Fact The first regularly scheduled television service in the United States began on July 2, 1928.

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