What You Must Know to Find the Best LCD Television!

Want to find the best LCD television for your needs and budget? Well, there's a lot to know about LCD TV's. Sometimes you feel like you have to get a degree in electrical engineering just to be able to understand what everyone's talking about. But it's really not all the difficult to buy an LCD television. You just need to be on the lookout for a few things, which I'll cover in this article. That way, you can start shopping for the best LCD television.

Here are a few things you need to think about before you start shopping.

HDMI Input

Make sure your new television has an HDMI input. This port keeps all your signals all digital, so signal degradation doesn't occur. Some satellite receivers and DVD players connect through HDMI ports, as well.

Pick the Right Size

Make sure you pick the right size TV for the room. Since these TV's have higher resolution than older TV's you can sit closer to the screen. Having said that, it's easy to buy a TV that's too large. For instance, a 42-inch TV is probably too large for a smaller room, like a bedroom. If you're going to spend your money on the best LCD television, get the right size!

Picture in Picture

Picture in Picture let's you look at two channels at once. One's in a smaller frame. If you do, then you have to consider the number of tuners your TV has. Two tuners lets you look at two television sources at one time.

HDTV?

Do you need HDTV? Regular resolution is cheaper, but it's probably not going to look as sharp. Better resolution costs more. This means you'll either buy a smaller set, or a larger one with less resolution. Really, it doesn't cost that much more to buy an HDTV than a regular resolution TV (EDTV). So, unless money is a real issue, you're probably better off with the higher resolution. If you want the highest resolution, then look for an 1080p resolution TV. If you're looking for the best LCD television, this is the resolution you'll want to get.

Mounting the TV

Where are you going to put the TV? Are you going to mount it on the wall, or put it on a stand on a table? Note that wall mounting hardware costs a little extra, and does not always come with the set.

Warranty

Do you need a warranty? Well, it depends. If you're getting the TV from an authorized deal or not makes a difference. Just because it's the best LCD television, doesn't mean it's not going to break down. The manufacturer may not honor their warranty, if you buy the TV from an unauthorized dealer. How much is the warranty. Bear in mind that warranties are virtually pure profit for the dealer you're buying the television from. That doesn't mean you shouldn't buy one. But it does mean that you should think about it some.

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Rick Cole is a consumer technology enthusiast! You can find out more at his blog, http://www.hdflattvblog.com.

Halo 3 Could Put XBox in Front of the Console Wars

Everywhere you turn, the news of Xbox 360's Halo 3 release is out there. The game is garnering such attention because the franchise has been so successful and this is the latest and greatest. Halo 3's release is one of the biggest video game events to date. Part of the reason for this is the coverage the game is receiving. You don't have to be a gamer to run across Halo 3 everywhere you turn. Many news programs are constantly running stories about this new game.

The original Halo game came out with the launch of the original Xbox, and it has been a popular gaming franchise ever since. Expert gamers claim that it is the best first person shooter franchise in gaming history. These fans call themselves "Halo Nation" which is to Halo what "Trekkies" is to Star Trek. Halo Nation members camped out for the release of the game, hoping to be the first to get their hands on Halo 3.

There was so much attention surrounding this release that stores like EB Games held release day parties at midnight so that customers would not have to wait to receive the game until normal opening hours. With such devoted fans, Microsoft pulled in a cool 170 million dollars on the very first day!

Predictions have Microsoft making about 560 million dollars from Halo 3! This is not bad considering they spent only 55 million dollars to design the game. They may even collect some money from those buying the Xbox 360 console just to play the game. The timing is perfect with the holiday season right around the corner. Many children and teens will have this on their wish-list for sure!

Still not sure what Halo is? The franchise is based on a setting in the future where people must battle against aliens. The weapons are all futuristic and very cool! You play as Master Chief Petty Officer Spartan-117. Master Chief has all the tools he needs to battle the aliens. The game is very "pretty" and well done as Microsoft had top employees developing the game for over 3 years. You can expect the world to be massive and full of interactivity. This definitely isn't a game they threw together just to keep the franchise going. They seem very committed to producing a top of the line game for Halo fans.

Microsoft needed this boost, as the Nintendo Wii is still the top selling console. We'll have to see what happens with the battle of the consoles this holiday season.

Ellie is a successful work at home mom to a beautiful baby. She has played video games since she was a young girl, and has since developed the website Video Game Bargains

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