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Buying a television is no longer a simple affair. The sheer variety not just in terms of brands but also in terms of the different types of television means that you have to be prepared for a long stint at the dealer outlets looking through a couple of dozen models before, hopefully, finding the one that suits you the best.

However, you could save yourself some time by knowing what components you need to look out for when you choose a television. Some of the important elements of a Television that need to be taken into consideration are:

SCREEN SIZE
This is one thing you need to be very clear about. The screen size is largely dependent on the size of your room. The screen size of a TV is always measured diagonally, and ranges from 14 up to 71 inches. To know the exact size of the display screen, remove another inch or so from the published screen size.

The screen size is also one of the most important determinants of the price of the television. See table below for an approximate price range in relation to the screen size.

Screen size

Range (inches)

Viewing Distance

Minimum Price (Rs)

Maximum Price (Rs)

Small

14 to 20

4 to 6 feet

3,500

31,900

Medium

21 to 25

6 to 8 feet

5,800

22,500

Large

26 or more

Above 8 feet

10,000

31,99,990


SCREEN FLATNESS
With so many variants in the market, you can choose from Regular, which is the old style curved screen, semi flat, truly flat, plasma or projection and LCD. Each of these have a certain range of screen sizes and it is the combination of the flatness of the screen and the screen size that determines how high or low your TV is priced.

Regular
The standard TV screen is curved. The picture tube, here is conventional, without any special modifications to it. . It has all the normal features like adjustable colour, contrast and brightness. Other features include auto programming, super and hyper band tuner, timer, DVD/LD/VCD compatibility, child lock and a host of others features. However, a drawback of the regular screens is that the natural curve of the screen will pick up light sources throughout the room. The prices of these models range from about Rs 3,500 to Rs 16,300. If you are looking at absolute budget buying then these are ideal. These also have the charm of being old world, as most of has grown up watching these.

Semi flat
Typically, flatter the screen better the view. A Semi Flat TV includes the FST (Flat Square Tube) and the FFST (Full Flat Square Tube). FST is flatter compared to the conventional picture tube and the FFST is even flatter than FST. However, neither are absolutely flat. Flatness of the picture tube is good because it considerably reduces reflections and glare from light sources in the room resulting in consistent and easy to watch pictures. Although, try not to place lamps and highly reflective objects close by. Nearby windows should also be blocked for better viewing. The prices of these models range from about Rs 5,000 to Rs 12,500. This is a healthy compromise. It gives you an almost flat feel at very affordable prices.

Truly flat
The Truly flat tubes have a completely flat screen. A truly flat TV is of three types – Flat, Super Flat and True Flat televisions. The Truly Flat TVs reduce the glare and give a wider viewing angle, without any distortions and thus provide a better viewing experience. The price for these start at Rs 4,400 and could be as high as Rs 35,700. This is the kind of television that could even double up as an accessory in your living room. Stylish looking, with a host of features, this for those obsessed with quality and don't mind spending the extra few bucks for it.
              
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I want to buy an LCD 26 inches within a budget of 32000 help......
rahnis  |  Apr 29,2008
I AM VERY MUCH DESPERATE WITH THE SERVICES OF SANSUI TV SERVICE CENTRE. RESPONSE OF SERVICE CENTRE IS VERY DISCOURAGING ON THE PART OF CUSTOMER DEALING.
AZHAR HUSSAIN KHAN  |  Mar 27,2008
Dear Sir,
Looking a LCD TV of 46'' TO 50''
Brands are - TOSHIBA, PHLIPS,LG,SAMSUNG,NEC,PANASONIC,SONY or NEC
Price should be not more than 1,20,000/- INR.
Pls guide me.
SUJOY DEBNATH  |  Mar 06,2008
Please do let me know the requirements I should check in a television, if I want to connect it to my PC
rohit  |  Feb 14,2008
hi, i want to buy lcdtv 20 inches. pl guide
HEMANT  |  Feb 12,2008
hello sir, i am stuck between buying a 42" PLASMA (Hitachi 9800, Hitachi P42A01A, LG PC5R) Or a LCD Bravia (37" KLV S series)... the room size is not big. Plz can u give me advice or even if there are other good TVs (LCD or PLASMA), my budget is within 1500 US$. Here in Lebanon they are expensive i may bring from dubai.
Karnig Baghdassarian  |  Feb 12,2008
Hi, I want to buy a TV around 20K budget.29 inch flat screen
I do not want the most expansive, at the same time I want good quality tv which is not outdated in next few years. Also it should be good value for money.I basically want good picture quality.Is it good to have a DTH connection
please suggest
ketan paryekar  |  Feb 10,2008
Dear Sir,
I wanna buy a 21 inch CRT Flat Television For Myself. Which Model No. Do You Think Is The Best. My Budget Is Around Rs. 20000. I Plan To Buy It Very Very Shortly, So An Urgent Reply Is Very Much Requested.
Thanks a Lot.
Atif.
Srinagar, Kashmir.
ketan paryekar  |  Feb 10,2008
iwant to buy a plasma hdtv of42'' please tell me the brand and the model
manish kumar  |  Feb 10,2008
hi, iam looking to buy 32" lcd , my shorlisted brands are lg 32" lcr7, and samsung 32" broduax, plz let me know which one to go for and if u suggest better than the said brand that would be great , and plz let me know the best price for the above brand,so that when i came home i wont feel cheated,
gagan  |  Feb 05,2008
What is the difference between S, D and V series of LCD Televisions of Sony
Deepak Kapur  |  Jan 03,2008
Dear Sir,
I wanna buy a 21 inch CRT Flat Television For Myself. Which Model No. Do You Think Is The Best. My Budget Is Around Rs. 10,000 (US$ 250). [I am a SONY Fan.] I Plan To Buy It Very Very Shortly, So An Urgent Reply Is Very Much Requested.
Thanks a Lot.
Atif.
Srinagar, Kashmir.
Atif  |  Dec 26,2007
what are the best options for a television with 100 Hz, 29 inch, with option to view two TV channels at the same time (PIP)? Is there substantial difference in the image quality between regular and 100 Hz TVs. Also, is there price difference?
Binoy  |  Nov 15,2007
planning to buy LCD - HD tv. Meant for room where maximum viewing distance is 12 ft, What is the ideal size that I should buy. Also what are comparative features between various brands like Samsung, Sony, Philips that I should look for. Can you send me the comparison table which will help me in selecting the right tv for myself. I do not want the most expansive, at the same time I want good quality tv which is not outdated in next few years. Also it should be good value for money.
Ajay Kumar  |  Oct 28,2007
good inputs for buyers of LCD
Devang K Choksi  |  Oct 19,2007
Hi, I want to buy a TV around 20K budget. I have choosen some models :
Sony - KV-SZ292M88 , Sony - KV-LS21M80 , Samsung - CS25M21MA, Samsung - CS-29Z57MA. I basically want good picture quality ( FM, Woofer, Surround is not needed). I want to be confined within Sony and Samsung. Also, given my budget I don't want to go for LCD. Please suggest the good model within the choice. Also, I will very much appreciate your criticism on my choice if any.
Ankur  |  Oct 16,2007
I want to buy a LCD T.V of 32 inch . i am confused about the features etc. Please advice.
Naveen Khare  |  Oct 14,2007
i want to buy a plasma T.v of 40 inch . i am confused about the brand. and i want to know that how plasma is better than LCD?
gurpreet singh  |  Sep 30,2007
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