LED TV Buyers Guide

The importance of the television within the modern household is beyond doubt.  The majority of our leisure time is spent in front of the box watching films and sport or playing games.  So it’s is no surprise that when we come to buy a new one it is a big event that involves all the family.  Given the significance of such a large purchase, it is important when that you find the one that most suits your needs.
For most people when buying a TV the most important consideration will be the amount of money you can afford to part with.  You might like to get a general idea of the price of UK LED TV's here.

LED TV Price

LED technology is at the cutting edge of home entertainment and by definition the cost of upgrading involves a mark up in price over standard TV’s.  Although there are obvious improvements in picture quality and energy consumption, the increased cost of buying into the sophisticated “Local Dimming”  technology provided by LED TV’s can be a barrier to many people jumping ship.  Recently the introduction of a range of more affordable TV’s using “Edge Technology” has offered consumers the chance to join the LED revolution.  TV’s such as Samsungs 6000, 7000 and 8000 series offer many of the benefits of LED technology at an entry level price.  Although this “Edge Technology” is not quite at the level of Backlit local dimming TV’s they do offer a visible step up in picture clarity and depth, along with the energy saving benefits while boasting a price that is within most ordinary peoples reach.

LED TV Peripherals

It is also worth considering the peripherals that come with certain models that can make a huge difference in price.   Do you really need that USB socket or that extra HDMI port?  Although it is nice to have these things it is often the case that unless you are a complete technophile these extras are very rarely used.
Some of the LED’s out there also offer pre loaded content and internet capability at a price.  While these features might be fun to have, it is worth remembering that the technology is still in it’s infancy and while you might enjoy them for a short time the limitations of these features, especially the internet browsing, may quickly loose their novelty factor.

Warranty

Another consideration when buying is the after sales services that you are being offered.  Consumers often forget to compare the guarantees or warranty’s that come with their purchase.  If you can get an extended warranty or guarantee such as the five year cover offered by John Lewis you will have considerable peace of mind and it could end up saving hundreds of pounds in the long run.

What Size is right?

Size is another factor which most people do not consider properly.  Often the decision is based on the very largest screen they can afford.  However, it is also worth considering how it will look within the room and how far away you are going to be viewing it from.   Most LED’s come with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080.  So the larger the screen the larger the gaps between the pixels will be.   If you get a huge screen and sit to close to it you will start to notice these gaps.  Buy a smaller screen and sit to far away from it and you will not be able to appreciate the full benefits of the HD TV.  To get the best out of your new LED TV the viewing distance should be some where between 1.5 – 3 times the size of the screen.   

Conclusion

At the end of the day the choice of TV is a very subjective and personal choice and people will buy what they want to buy.  However, by just considering some of the things we have mentioned you are more likely to get a TV that you are able to live with while saving yourself money at the same time.