Frustrating LCD TV jargon zapped…
Technology has the opportunity to change the way certain things work by improving them and making them better. The drawback to these changes is the many technical terms that are created which the average person doesn’t understand. This is especially true for television.
Technology has changed it to make the viewing experience much better, but it has also created many terms that leave prospective buyers confused and unsure of what to purchase it. If you find yourself with this same predicament, here are some of the common technical terms of LCD TVs explained for you to understand.
HDTV is something that you hear a lot about in regards to televisions, and this is true if you are purchasing an LCD TV since some are available with HDTV capabilities.
HDTV actually stands for high definition television. This means that television shows displayed digitally on your TV, have much higher than nornmal resolution which makes for clearer and more intense pictures with more colours and details.
While shopping for a new LCD TV you may have come across something with integrated HDTV. Basically this means that the television contains a tuner that is built in to it which can receive high definition and digital television programming. You do not need to purchase an HDTV receiver in order to make your television receive and display the high definition shows and programs.
720p and 1080i are two resolutions that are available for LCD TVs as well as other screen types such as plasma. Essentially they take the image and decode it (done differently), thus displaying between 30 and 60 frames per second. The more frames that are provided in a second means a much smoother picture when watching television.
You may be wondering what LCD even stands for and that is liquid crystal display. Instead of burning phosphors to provide an image like older television sets do, LCD TVs provide a picture through pixels on the screen. Each pixel is composed of three different cells that each contain liquid crystal within them. The electrical power provided to the television when you plug it in and turn it on activates and manipulates the crystals in each cell to provide the picture and colour.
Finally a common term associated with LCD TVs is flat panel. Most LCD television sets are flat panels due to the fact they have a width of only 4″ or less. This provides you with greater flexibility in placing the television in your home since it allows for it to be hung on the wal.
There are a number of technical terms associated with televisions. Those described above are just some of the more common terms that are frequently cited in advertisements and by salespeople. However, learning about these common terms should provide you with some of the information you need to choose the right LCD television for your home.
