You've decided that the time has come to upgrade your television set and purchase one of the new breed - a Smart TV, but with so many options, manufacturers, styles and price ranges, how do you even begin to decide?
There's no need to fear, we've written this article to showcase the 7 most important things to consider when shopping in the smart TV market, so sit back and read on to understand what features of modern televisions smart TV reviews should cover.
Picture - this is quite simply the most important feature to pay attention to and outranks all other features. If for whatever reason you choose a TV with a picture you're not happy with, your whole viewing experience will be tainted, if not ruined and the chances are you'll never be satisfied.
All modern TV's feature LED screens, but you'll still need to decide between LCD and Plasma for the projection medium. LCD screens are revered for their ability to handle fast moving subjects such as sporting events and action movies, but compared to Plasma screens they can look a bit washed out sometimes. This is because the Plasma technology handles deep, rich colors better. Blacks are usually darker and colors more vibrant, but they can suffer from burn on the screen when logo's stay in the frame too long.
3D - there are two versions of 3D available at the moment, the passive infra-red glasses which are cheap and cheerful, but can show screen flicker or the more advanced active IR setup, with shutter frame innovations to remove flicker on the screen and provide a more stunning picture. As this second option is more expensive, always check which type and how many glasses are included with a new TV.
Smart TV Functions - the umbrella term for the plethora of options that manufacturers now include within the sets. These range from social media interactivity via automatically built-in enabled Wi-Fi connections through to smart functions such as motion sensors for TV operation. Most manufacturers have their own synchronization systems which allow the seamless transfer and sharing of data across all of your media products.
Sound - due to the extreme thin styling of modern TV's the speakers themselves have got smaller and less effective. Sound has suffered, but manufacturers are using new technology to create deeper sounds from small speakers. They're not there yet though, so always go to a store to listen to a TV on your wishlist. If you're still not happy you'll have to purchase an external speaker setup, which is the best option anyway, especially for surround sound.
Green TV - you'll be using more energy to power the larger, brighter screens on today's models, so it's important to look out for and utilize where possible, green features that save you money on your bills. Many TV models have hibernation options which power the TV down into a standby mode when sensors indicate the TV is no longer being actively watched.
Size - televisions now come in a ridiculous number of sizes and range from a modest monitor size right up to 80"+ behemoths. An important factor here is to stay grounded with your size choice and pick a set that looks right in your room. Don't get carried away with bigger is better and then struggle to get it in through the door!
Price - modern smart TV's are not cheap, but compared to the prices that top level CRT sets were fetching before they died off, now you can get a lot of TV for your money. Remember, like all forms of electronic products, smart TV's will always cost a lot just after launch. If you can wait a short while, say a month or two, you should be able to secure a bargain, especially through large online retailers. Work out your budget to include extras, 3D glasses and delivery and check several retailers to get a competitive price.
There's no need to fear, we've written this article to showcase the 7 most important things to consider when shopping in the smart TV market, so sit back and read on to understand what features of modern televisions smart TV reviews should cover.
Picture - this is quite simply the most important feature to pay attention to and outranks all other features. If for whatever reason you choose a TV with a picture you're not happy with, your whole viewing experience will be tainted, if not ruined and the chances are you'll never be satisfied.
All modern TV's feature LED screens, but you'll still need to decide between LCD and Plasma for the projection medium. LCD screens are revered for their ability to handle fast moving subjects such as sporting events and action movies, but compared to Plasma screens they can look a bit washed out sometimes. This is because the Plasma technology handles deep, rich colors better. Blacks are usually darker and colors more vibrant, but they can suffer from burn on the screen when logo's stay in the frame too long.
3D - there are two versions of 3D available at the moment, the passive infra-red glasses which are cheap and cheerful, but can show screen flicker or the more advanced active IR setup, with shutter frame innovations to remove flicker on the screen and provide a more stunning picture. As this second option is more expensive, always check which type and how many glasses are included with a new TV.
Smart TV Functions - the umbrella term for the plethora of options that manufacturers now include within the sets. These range from social media interactivity via automatically built-in enabled Wi-Fi connections through to smart functions such as motion sensors for TV operation. Most manufacturers have their own synchronization systems which allow the seamless transfer and sharing of data across all of your media products.
Sound - due to the extreme thin styling of modern TV's the speakers themselves have got smaller and less effective. Sound has suffered, but manufacturers are using new technology to create deeper sounds from small speakers. They're not there yet though, so always go to a store to listen to a TV on your wishlist. If you're still not happy you'll have to purchase an external speaker setup, which is the best option anyway, especially for surround sound.
Green TV - you'll be using more energy to power the larger, brighter screens on today's models, so it's important to look out for and utilize where possible, green features that save you money on your bills. Many TV models have hibernation options which power the TV down into a standby mode when sensors indicate the TV is no longer being actively watched.
Size - televisions now come in a ridiculous number of sizes and range from a modest monitor size right up to 80"+ behemoths. An important factor here is to stay grounded with your size choice and pick a set that looks right in your room. Don't get carried away with bigger is better and then struggle to get it in through the door!
Price - modern smart TV's are not cheap, but compared to the prices that top level CRT sets were fetching before they died off, now you can get a lot of TV for your money. Remember, like all forms of electronic products, smart TV's will always cost a lot just after launch. If you can wait a short while, say a month or two, you should be able to secure a bargain, especially through large online retailers. Work out your budget to include extras, 3D glasses and delivery and check several retailers to get a competitive price.
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