50 Inch LCD TV from Samsung
50 lcd tv
By Anne Ahira
There is nothing better than coming home from a hard day on the job and vegging out in front of your big screen television.
The problem is your living room still has an old 32-inch console in the middle of it! It is most definitely time to upgrade to a 50 inch LCD.
Features to Look for
- Whenever you look at a 50 inch LCD TV you want to first check on the dynamic contrast ratio. This is the difference between the blackest black and the whitest white. The higher the number the better quality picture you will have. For instance, some sites will tell you that 1,000:1 contrast ratio is considered high definition, and it is. However as technology has advanced it is now possible to find a 50 inch LCD TV with a contrast ratio of 50,000:1 or more. Be sure to check out the specifications on different models before choosing one.
- Another commonly overlooked feature is the number of HDMI ports. These are the new type of connections necessary for getting the most out of your HD satellite box or game station. You cannot get the full effect of the high definition on without these special connections. Most newer televisions will have at least one HDMI port, however if you are investing in a new 50 inch LCD TV that you plan on having for years to come then you will eventually want to connect more than one HD component.
- You have probably noticed that new televisions have numbers and letters everywhere. You will want to pay special attention to 1080p or 1080i designation. This refers to the resolution of the 50-inch LCD TV you are looking at. The newest technology is 1080 progressive scan and as such is the best.
- You will also notice things like 1920 x 1080 or something similar. This number refers to the number of vertical lines by horizontal lines. The more the better as you may imagine.
Pros
Choosing a 50 inch, LCD TV over say plasma or DLP has some advantages. For starters, an LCD television does not have the burn in issues common to plasma and generally have a much brighter display than DLP.
Cons
LCD televisions are known to have a juddering or artifact during fast-paced scenes. This has gotten better over the last couple of years with improved technology but can still be slightly noticeable.
Overall
Overall, a 50-inch LCD TV is a good size for most homes. You will want a minimum of five feet between you and the set for optimal viewing however, the fading or black screen problems you seen with old projection type televisions is virtually non-existent. The price point for most brands of LCD television has also become very competitive, for the best price on a 50-inch LCD TV check out these sites:
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