Different types of HD Televisions

Since HDTVs were introduced, they have become common place on a lot of people’s wish lists and shopping lists. As HD televisions become a widely popular trend, a lot of consumers may tend to purchase one without taking the time to research and review HDTV Televisions before closing the deal. Having the right information can prove crucial when making that right decision on which HDTV to buy or whether to buy an HDTV to begin with.

What is an HDTV anyway?

An HD or high-definition TV is any TV that can display high resolution images with at least 720 progressive scanned lines of color and at least 1280 pixels per line. There are many kinds of TV sets that can display HD quality content, including rear projection, projection TVs, Plasma and LCD/LED HD Televisions. Some older analogue TV systems can also display HD content or broadcasts using an HD-to-Analogue convertor.

Plasma HDTVs

• An Plasma HDTV is a type of high-definition TV set that has a plasma display screen, the process of conversion is more complex but plasma HDTVs are able to display more detailed colors and black contrasts. Plasma HDTVs tend to be fragile and cost more than the other types of HD televisions.

The LCD/LED HD Television
• The LCD/LED HDTV use CCFL backlit LCD/LED technology screens that are the thinnest and lightest models of the four types and often use less power than others. There are some challenges with LCD/LED HDTVs such as ghosting or shadowing with is created when fast motion pictures and images are displayed on the HDTV.

Rear Projection HDTVs
• The Rear Projection HDTVs are cheaper than most HDTVs, but are usually bulkier and thicker. Furthermore, their lamps burn out and are costly to repair.

Projection HDTVs
• Projector HDTVs are not Television sets per se but they do operate similar to rear projection HDTVs. They do require a flat dark surface or viewing environment. Some projection HDTVs require additional accessories to enjoy the full benefits.

Picking the right HD TV type boils down to your specific requirements and needs, for those who need a simple solution, the LCD/LED HDTV is the ideal option. If you have the space and don’t mind adding the accessories, a Projection HDTV can provide a movie-like experience, while the rear projection HDTV and Plasma Screen HD Televisions provide superior imagery and viewing quality.