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The cheapest type of large TV you will find on the market nowadays is a rear-projection LCD TV. Some projection TVs have three cathode-ray picture tubes (CRTs), which are similar to smaller versions of the tubes used in conventional sets.
The reason it is called a rear projection TV is because the images from those small tubes are projected onto the back of a 40 inch to 60 inch plus screen. Other rear projection TV sets use LCD, digital light processing (DLP), or liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) technology instead of CRTs. These sets are thinner, lighter, because of this they are more expensive than comparable CRT-based sets – but they produce a superior-quality picture.
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These TV’s have declined in price a fair bit over the recent years and they are a great way to get an additional LCD in the kitchen or games room without having to pay too much. Many of the leading ones come with built in DVD players and radio too, so they are very handy and free up a gret deal of counter space in the kitchen too.
The main brands that produce quality rear projection LCD TV sets include Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Philips, RCA, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba, with the most popular models being HD capable, and there are three basic types of HD TVs.
How to Choose the Right Rear Projection LCD TV for Your Viewing Needs?
Before you do anything be sure to think about the space you have available. Most rear projection LCD TVs screens measure from 42 to well over 60 inches and you may be tempted to purchase one of the larger screens, which can span as much as 70 inches or more,. However if you first determine how much floor space you can spare, and plan to view the TV from around 7 to 10 feet away for optimal picture quality you won’t be disappointed with your purchase.
Once you know how much room you have to spare you will want to decide whether size or price is more important. CRT-based sets are floor-standing models with deep cabinets mounted on casters and can take up as much space as an armchair but rear projection LCD TV sets are tabletop units, or you can get a separate stand for a few hundred dollars.
When you have made these decisions you need to focus on picture quality, as the best rear projection LCD TV sets deliver a high standard of picture quality with HD content and good picture quality for DVDs and regular TV programming. Rear projection LCD TV screens will give you improved picture quality than CRT models.
Because some rear projection LCD TV sets display the picture better from off-center than older sets did, which is important if your TV will be watched by several people at the same time, you should be sure to check the viewing angle. A good tip to do is; before you buy a particular model, check how the picture looks if you step off to the side or move to various positions in the room. With certain rear projection LCD TV sets you’ll see a dimmer, washed-out image as your viewing position angles away.
When you’ve finally made your choice, think about if you want an extended warranty on your rear projection LCD TV. In my opinion extended warranties are worth it for electronic items such as TVs that will be used pretty much every day. Be sure to check out the cost of service plans available to you for the set you want and find out whether in-home service is covered and if a you will be given a replacement if your rear projection LCD TV can’t be repaired.