What are typical LCD TV screen sizes?
Generally speaking plasma screens come in larger screen sizes than LCD TVs. The reason is to do with the fact that LCD screens tend to lose quality when they are really big (e.g. more than 37 inches) when watched from a typical viewing distance. Read more
How long do LCD TVs last?
There has been a fair bit of debate over this topic for a while, and people do throw about a lot of figures, so it’s time to think about it for a moment and inject some common sense.
Watching a plasma screen for eight hours per day for about nine years might be enough to wear it out - or ‘burn’ it out as the phrase goes. Thats about 30,000 hours. The effect of the ‘burn out’ would be for the screen to lose brightness eventually. Read more
Is HDTV in widescreen on LCD TVs?
High definition (HD) programmes will be broadcast in 16:9 aspect ratio (width to height). This is what we commonly refer to as widescreen.
The current norm of broadcasting in 4:3 aspect ratio will be gradually phased out, allowing for better all round imaging on screen. Read more
Does HD improve LCD TV sound quality?
Usually it does. If you invest in a HDTV, you will be receiving your broadcasts in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound - a great leap up from traditional sound broadcast technology. Read more
What is the best thing about LCD TVs?
The obvious point that you will notice about an LCD TV or a plasma screen is how thin it is compared with the traditional types of TV that we’ve all grown up with (known as Cathode Ray Tubes or CRT).
The bulky back of a CRT TV is something we’ve all just gotten used to but when you see it next to an LCD TV/plasma screen you realise just how cumbersome and ungainly the old style TVs really are. Read more
What does ‘aspect ratio’ on LCD TVs mean?
While you are checking out the specifications of LCD TVs you will come across the term ‘aspect ratio’, which sounds pretty technical but is actually a simple concept.
Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of the picture that is displayed and the relationship between the two. In other words it’s how wide and how high the image is on the screen. Read more
What is High Definition (HD) TV?
High definition is a technology for delivering outstanding picture and sound quality to on-screen entertainment, from television broadcasts to videos to computer games.
As most people spend more time watching TV than they do with videos or computer games, HD has become more associated with television technology than other media. Read more
Empire Direct: Online LCD TV Shop, UK
Empire Direct
Who are Empire Direct?
The Empire Direct online electricals shop www.empiredirect.co.uk is the dedicated internet service of Empire Direct plc, which is among the largest electrical retailers in the UK.
The parent company has been operating for more than 24 years and lists a substantial turnover of over £150 million, so you can feel confident that it’s got a very well established track record. Empiredirect.co.uk has been named 357 in a list of the 500 fastest growing European companies. Read more
Comet: Online LCD TV Shop, UK
Comet
Who are Comet?
With more than 250 stores and a massive website, Comet is firmly placed among the very top UK electricals retailers.
The Comet brand is part of Kesa Electricals, a major PLC that operates in seven European countries. Comet’s motto is ‘Every Day Low Prices’ - a promise it is able to deliver on thanks to the vast scale of its business. Read more
Digital Direct: LCD TVs Shop, UK
Digital Direct
Who are Digital Direct?
It’s not a famous name with a High Street reputation, but Digital Direct is quickly establishing itself as a serious competitor in the marketplace.
For the past two years, Digital Direct has gone from a little known online electricals shop into a major player, due in part to its huge stock capacity, which aids product availability and delivery times. Read more
