Cheap Flat Screens

So you have just dropped a couple thousand dollars on a sexy new flat panel TV, now it’s time to complete the job by taking advantage of it.  When mounting a flat panel TV, be sure you have:

1) Selecting the right Mounting Bracket:

Most flat screen TVs do not come with a mounting bracket.  Depending on the size of your TV, these brackets can run you for around $50-$500.  If you are shopping for a TV and would like it to be mounted, be sure to keep the extra cost of the mount in mind.  If you already purchased a TV, check the manual to see which types of brackets are compatable with your specific TV.  Most flat screens will fit in a wide variety of mounts, but certain TVs require specific types of mounts.

Check your owner’s manual or TV box for the words VESA Compatible. VESA stands for Video Electrionics Standards Association, and is the organization that formulates standards for flat-screen mounting brackets (among other things). “VESA” will be followed by a number or combination of numbers that will indicate what type of VESA standard your TV is set up for (i.e VESA 50/75/100). Make sure to get a mounting bracket that matches the exact number on your TV!

Also, be sure to keep an eye out for how much weight the bracket can hold (and know how much your TV weighs)

Types of Wall Mounts:

2) Find the Studs:

It is vital to find the studs in the wall and drill directly into them to ensure that the mount (and TV) will be safe and secure hanging on the wall.  A stud is a piece of wood that serves as the interior fram of the wall.  Because they are so solid and sturdy, they are the perfect candidate to trust when it comes to putting your TVs life on the line.

3) Attatching the Mount:

After you have decided on a good location and height for the TV, it is time to install the mount.  In most cases, there are two parts to a wall mount – one that attaches to the TV and one that attaches to the wall.

TV Mount:

Wall Mount:

4) Mount the TV:

Now that everything is in place, it is time to attach the TV to the mount on the wall.  This may seem pretty straightforward, but keep these things in mind:

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If you just bought a flat screen TV chances are you can’t wait to install it and watch some movies or sports on it. Not to mention showcase it to all your friends! To save time and money you might decide to install it yourself. Mounting a flat screen TV isn’t that complicated, but there are a few things you need to know. Beside the question of what type of mount you want to use, there are 3 other deadly mistakes you want to avoid wheninstalling your flat screen TV.1) How much weight can a mount support? Watching your brand new (and rather expansive) 50 inch plasma TV fall down because you bought a mount that only supports 33 pounds (for the 15 inch flat screens) is about as un fun as it gets. Avoid this mistake by making sure that your mount of choice can support the weight of your TV.2) The wall you are mounting it onto… what is it made of? Choosing a wrong mount is not the only way to watch your TV get smashed when it falls. You can also achieve this nerve wrecking result by mounting it on a wall that does not support that weight! If a wall is made of sheetrock it will need to be reinforced or you can build a bracket that will support the weight of your TV. If the wall is made of bricks or concrete you need to make sure you use the right nails for such types of walls.3) Don’t forget about cable management. A lot less dramatic than the first two, but still very annoying mistake. There are quite a few cables and wires that connect to a flat screen TV, from cable to sound system to power supply. Make sure you know exactly how all this cables will be managed (some TV mounts have a built in space for cable management for example) before you start mounting your TV only to realize that there will be lots of ugly cables all over the place.

Hope I didn’t scare you with this article! Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that hard to install a flat screen TV, but there are a few things like the above that, if you don’t think about could cost you dearly. Avoid those and other mistakes when it comes to installing your Flat Screen TV!

You can learn more great tips on how to choose the right wall mount and what mistakes to avoid during installation by following this link: Flat Screen TV Mounts

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If you just bought a flat screen TV chances are you can’t wait to install it and watch some movies or sports on it. Not to mention showcase it to all your friends! To save time and money you might decide to install it yourself. Mounting a flat screen TV isn’t that complicated, but there are a few things you need to know. Beside the question of what type of mount you want to use, there are 3 other deadly mistakes you want to avoid wheninstalling your flat screen TV.1) How much weight can a mount support? Watching your brand new (and rather expansive) 50 inch plasma TV fall down because you bought a mount that only supports 33 pounds (for the 15 inch flat screens) is about as un fun as it gets. Avoid this mistake by making sure that your mount of choice can support the weight of your TV.2) The wall you are mounting it onto… what is it made of? Choosing a wrong mount is not the only way to watch your TV get smashed when it falls. You can also achieve this nerve wrecking result by mounting it on a wall that does not support that weight! If a wall is made of sheetrock it will need to be reinforced or you can build a bracket that will support the weight of your TV. If the wall is made of bricks or concrete you need to make sure you use the right nails for such types of walls.3) Don’t forget about cable management. A lot less dramatic than the first two, but still very annoying mistake. There are quite a few cables and wires that connect to a flat screen TV, from cable to sound system to power supply. Make sure you know exactly how all this cables will be managed (some TV mounts have a built in space for cable management for example) before you start mounting your TV only to realize that there will be lots of ugly cables all over the place.

Hope I didn’t scare you with this article! Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that hard to install a flat screen TV, but there are a few things like the above that, if you don’t think about could cost you dearly. Avoid those and other mistakes when it comes to installing your Flat Screen TV!

You can learn more great tips on how to choose the right wall mount and what mistakes to avoid during installation by following this link: Flat Screen TV Mounts

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It would appear that latest and most prestigious in house fashion accessory for the home is the Flat Screen TV. Taking price and money out of the equation which type of Flat Screen TV do you purchase?

OK are you going to go with a Plasma TV (older technology, been around since 1964) or do you go with Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for the Flat Screen TV?

So how would you describe Digital TV and how would you describe a Flat Screen TV? Well the short answer is that phraseology is mixed here and quite often people get confused, LCD, TFT and Plasma are all terms that get bandied around yet they don?t all mean the same thing.

In a nutshell Flat Screen TV?s can either be Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) sets or can be Plasma screen but the two are different. One of the major differences between the two technologies probably lies in the fact that with LCD TV?s because the main technology used is TFT (Thin Film Transistor) by and large the screens are able to be much more energy efficient and potentially much smaller and more mobile.

So lets get down to basics and start looking at individual TV?s.

The first LCD TV that we recommend that you take a look at here is the Toshiba 37WLT66

The 37WLT66 is a 32in LCD TV and these TV’s at present can be found in the region of 1200 pounds sterling or 2400 US dollars. The screen resolution is 1366 X 768 and with regards to being HD ready the answer is yes. The Toshiba has 2 (1 RGB) scarts and and the type and number of multimedia interfaces the the Toshiba 37WLT66 uses are HDMI and 2. The type of tuner for this TV is Analogue and Digital and the 37WLT66 is available from a wide variety of outlets.

So given this information, what would be our view of the 37WLT66?

Well it is a TV after all and as such the logical place to start would be the picture and our score here would be 10 out of 10 as the other half of the “Sound and Vision” double act our opinion of the sound quality would be 8 out of 10 With regards to the availability and number of relevant connections, our score would be 8 out of 10 If we take a look at the overall “featureability” our score would be 10 out of 10 and for ease of use and overall value for money we would give the 8 and 10 out of 10 respectively.

Taking verything into consideration our overall view of the package would be the picture quality of this TV is extremely high (as you would expect being the sister TV to the 37WL66) and the Digital Tuner provides really clear pictures for those who don’t believe in any form of Cable or Satellite subscriptions. It has to be said that overall this is an extremely good TV.

The next LCD TV that we recommend that you take a look at here is the Humax LP32-TDR1

The LP32-TDR1 is a 32in LCD TV and the prices for these are around 800 pounds sterling or 1600 US dollars. The screen resolution is 1366 X 768 and with regards to being HD ready the answer is yes. The Humax has 2 (2 RGB) scarts and and the type and number of multimedia interfaces the the Humax LP32-TDR1 uses are HDMI and1. The type of tuner for this TV is Analogue and Digital and the LP32-TDR1 is available from a wide variety of outlets.

So what would we think is a fair assessment of the LP32-TDR1?

The most obvious place to start with as far as TV’s are concerned would be the picture quality and our score here would be 8 out of 10 as the other half of the “Sound and Vision” double act our opinion of the sound quality would be 6 out of 10 Taking a look at the number of relevant connections and their availability, our score would be 8 out of 10 If we take a look at the overall “featureability” our score would be 10 out of 10 and the final individual verdicts would relate to the ease of use and overall value for money and our scores here would be 8 and 10 out of 10 respectively.

Having taken all things into consideration our overall opinion would be as follows the idea behind the concept of combining a TV and a HDD player is absolutely brilliant and one that more should follow. Definitely one to recommend to your friends.

It is essential to remember that the prices we use in these reviews are guides and are taken as an average across the industry and it is entirely conceivable and possible to find an occasion when you could be met with prices that are cheaper but also on occasions more expensive.

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It seems that everyone either has or wants to get the latest Flat Screen TV for their home. Taking price and money out of the equation which type of Flat Screen TV do you purchase?

Of the many choices it really boils down to two really, Plasma or Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for your Flat Screen TV?

So what exactly is Digital TV and what these things called Flat Screen TVs? This is one of those areas where by and large ignorance rules and the wrong terms get used with amazing regularity such as LCD and Plasma both meaning the same thing when in fact they are similar yet different technologies.

The two main types of Flat Screen TV or screens available today are either Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Plasma. One of the major differences between the two technologies probably lies in the fact that with LCD TV?s because the main technology used is TFT (Thin Film Transistor) by and large the screens are able to be much more energy efficient and potentially much smaller and more mobile.

So lets get down to basics and start looking at individual TV?s.

The first LCD TV that we recommend that you take a look at here is the Loewe Xelos SL32 HD

The Xelos SL32 HD is a 32in LCD TV and the prices for these would be in the region of 1400 pounds sterling or 2800 US dollars. The resolution of the screen is 1366 X 768 and with regards to being HD ready the answer is yes. The Loewe has 2 (2 RGB) scarts and and the type and number of multimedia interfaces the the Loewe Xelos SL32 HD uses are DVI and 1. The type of tuner for this TV is Analogue and the Xelos SL32 HD is available from limited outlets only.

So to take an initial view how would we rate the Xelos SL32 HD?

Well it is a TV after all and as such the logical place to start would be the picture and our score here would be 10 out of 10 and closely tied in to the picture quality is the sound quality and our score for this would be 8 out of 10 Another useful aspect to review is the availability and number of relevant connections and our score here would be 8 out of 10 If we take a look at the overall “featureability” our score would be 10 out of 10 and the final individual verdicts would relate to the ease of use and overall value for money and our scores here would be 8 and 8 out of 10 respectively.

Having taken all things into consideration our overall opinion would be as follows described by one report as being uncompromising and by that we take the view that what you see is what you get with this TV. You do get extremely good value for money with this Set and the picture quality alone is straight out of the top drawer so to speak. The added bonus for all those out there who like to view certain programmes at….er (cough)….a later date then you have an 80 GB HDD to help you accomplish this data storage.

The next LCD TV that we recommend that you take a look at here is the MSI D310

The D310 is a 2in LCD and currently these TV’s can be found for 125 pounds sterling or 250 US dollars. The resolution of the screen is not applicable here as the overall size of the screen is too small and with regards to being HD ready the answer is no. The MSI has no scart connections scarts and and the type and number of multimedia interfaces the the MSI D310 uses are HDMI and no connections are available. The type of tuner for this TV is Digital and the D310 is available from limited outlets only.

So given this information, what would be our view of the D310?

Well it is a TV after all and as such the logical place to start would be the picture and our score here would be 6 out of 10 next we would look at the sound quality and our view of this would be 8 out of 10 Another useful aspect to review is the availability and number of relevant connections and our score here would be 4 out of 10 Overall with regards to the actual “featureability” of the set our score would be 4 out of 10 and with regards to ease of use and overall value for money our opinion and score would be 8 and 8 out of 10 respectively.

Taking everything into consideration our overall view of the package would be that this has almost got to be the ultimate in extremely portable TV’s and even if on the way to your mums you will never miss that all important goal or TV moment ever again. This is one of the new breed of extremely portable TV’s starting to make their appearance.

With regards to the prices in this article we have tried in all cases to take an average across the industry from a number of well known web sites and so we ask you to bear this in mind and treat these prices as advisory only rather than absolutes.

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Flat Screen TV?s are the latest must have fashion accessory for the home. The decision has to be what sort of Flat Screen TV to get?

OK are you going to go with a Plasma TV (older technology, been around since 1964) or do you go with Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for the Flat Screen TV?

So then the question is what is Digital TV and at the same time what is a Flat Screen TV? Well the short answer is that phraseology is mixed here and quite often people get confused, LCD, TFT and Plasma are all terms that get bandied around yet they don?t all mean the same thing.

The two main types of Flat Screen TV or screens available today are either Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Plasma. The main difference between the two (apart from base technologies) are that with LCD TV?s the main technology used is TFT (Thin Film Transistor) which means that by and large you can make the screens smaller and more energy efficient.

So lets get down to basics and start looking at individual TV?s.

The first LCD TV that we recommend that you take a look at here is the Sony KDL-32V20000

The KDL-32V20000 is a 32in LCD TV and the prices for these are around 1300 pounds sterling or 2600 US dollars. The resolution of the screen is 1366 X 768 and with regards to being HD ready the answer is yes. The Sony has 2 (2 RGB) scarts and and the type and number of multimedia interfaces the the Sony KDL-32V20000 uses are HDMI and 1. The type of tuner for this TV is Analogue and Digital and the KDL-32V20000 is available from a wide variety of outlets.

So given this information, what would be our view of the KDL-32V20000?

Well to start with our score for the picture quality is 10 out of 10 and closely tied in to the picture quality is the sound quality and our score for this would be 10 out of 10 Connectivity is important for most of these new media TV Sets and such our score would be 8 out of 10 If we take a look at the overall “featureability” our score would be 10 out of 10 and with regards to ease of use and overall value for money our opinion and score would be 8 and 8 out of 10 respectively.

Taking verything into consideration our overall view of the package would be this TV is very bit as elegant as the rest of the TV’s from Sony and has a performance to match. The visuals are a joy to behold with good performances across the board. The audio is pretty damn good also and the speaker system give a performance that is almost unrivalled. OK the price is slightly more than contemporary units from other manufacturers but in this case we feel that this would be money well spent – always assuming that you had access to the funds in the first place.

The next LCD TV that we recommend that you take a look at here is the Samsung LE-32R87BD

The LE-32R87BD is a 32in LCD TV and currently these TV’s can be found for 700 pounds sterling or 1400 US dollars. The resolution of the screen is 1366 X 768 and with regards to being HD ready the answer is yes. The Samsung has 2 (1 RGB) scarts and and the type and number of multimedia interfaces the the Samsung LE-32R87BD uses are HDMI and 3. The type of tuner for this TV is Analogue and Digital and the LE-32R87BD is available from a wide variety of outlets.

So to take an initial view how would we rate LE-32R87BD?

The most obvious place to start with as far as TV’s are concerned would be the picture quality and our score here would be 10 out of 10 next we would look at the sound quality and our view of this would be 6 out of 10 Taking a look at the number of relevant connections and their availability, our score would be 10 out of 10 Overall with regards to the actual “featureability” of the set our score would be 10 out of 10 and the final individual verdicts would relate to the ease of use and overall value for money and our scores here would be 8 and 10 out of 10 respectively.

The overall verdict would be that this TV is great value all round. The design and performance marks it as yet another great TV from Samsung

With regards to the prices in this article we have tried in all cases to take an average across the industry from a number of well known web sites and so we ask you to bear this in mind and treat these prices as advisory only rather than absolutes.

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It would appear that latest and most prestigious in house fashion accessory for the home is the Flat Screen TV. The decision has to be what sort of Flat Screen TV to get?

Of the many choices it really boils down to two really, Plasma or Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for your Flat Screen TV?

So how would you describe Digital TV and how would you describe a Flat Screen TV? Well the short answer is that phraseology is mixed here and quite often people get confused, LCD, TFT and Plasma are all terms that get bandied around yet they don?t all mean the same thing.

In a nutshell Flat Screen TV?s can either be Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) sets or can be Plasma screen but the two are different. One of the major differences between the two technologies probably lies in the fact that with LCD TV?s because the main technology used is TFT (Thin Film Transistor) by and large the screens are able to be much more energy efficient and potentially much smaller and more mobile.

So lets get down to basics and start looking at individual TV?s.

The first LCD TV that we recommend that you take a look at here is the Sagem Axium HD-L27

The HD-L27 is a 27in LCD TV and shop around and you can find these TV’s in the region of 1000 pounds sterling or 2000 US dollars. The resolution of the screen is 1280 x 768 and with regards to being HD ready the answer is yes. The Sagem Axium has 3 (2 RGB) scarts and and the type and number of multimedia interfaces the the Sagem Axium HD-L27 uses are DVI and 1. The type of tuner for this TV is Analogue and the HD-L27 is available from limited outlets only.

So to take an initial view how would we rate HD-L27?

Well it is a TV after all and as such the logical place to start would be the picture and our score here would be 8 out of 10 next we would look at the sound quality and our view of this would be 6 out of 10 With regards to the availability and number of relevant connections, our score would be 10 out of 10 As far as overall features are concerned we would give it 8 out of 10 and for ease of use and overall value for money we would give the 8 and 8 out of 10 respectively.

Taking everything into consideration our overall view of the package would be this is a solid enough Flat screen TV that comes HD ready and is great value for money. With a performance that would put to shame most of the more expensive offerings we get to play with, this TV from perhaps one of the less well known providers around gets our nod in the value for money and performance stakes. Definitely one not to be ashamed to be caught watching when the neighbours call round at Christmas!

The first LCD TV that we recommend that you take a look at here is the Samsung LE-26R41BD

The LE-26R41BD is a 26in LCD TV and currently these TV’s can be found for 600 pounds sterling or 1200 US dollars. The resolution of the screen is 1366 X 768 and with regards to being HD ready the answer is no. The Samsung has 2 (1 RGB) scarts and and the type and number of multimedia interfaces the the Samsung LE-26R41BD uses are none at all. The type of tuner for this TV is Analogue and Digital and the LE-26R41BD is available from limited outlets only.

So what would we think is a fair assessment of the LE-26R41BD?

The most obvious place to start with as far as TV’s are concerned would be the picture quality and our score here would be 10 out of 10 as the other half of the “Sound and Vision” double act our opinion of the sound quality would be 8 out of 10 Another useful aspect to review is the availability and number of relevant connections and our score here would be 8 out of 10 Overall with regards to the actual “featureability” of the set our score would be 10 out of 10 and for ease of use and overall value for money we would give the 8 and 10 out of 10 respectively.

Taking everything into consideration our overall view of the package would be within reason this TV is as future proof as you can get (for the money). This means that it is also extremely good value for money with also a great performance all round but above and beyond everything else as they say “the price is right”.

Remember that all the prices we use in these reviews are very much designed for illustration purposes only and in some cases you may well find the actual price cheaper but also in some cases, more expensive.

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Are you ready to buy your very first LCD flat screen TV? LCD flat screen TVs are becoming more and more popular and they have recently had dramatic price drops. If you are in the market for a new flat screen TV, then you have many choices before you.
The plasma screen was one of the most exciting consumer electronics products to hit the market in the last 10 years. Now however, the LCD flat screen TV’s are catching on for many reasons. Plasma screens tend to use more electricity, and are heavier which makes wall mounting more difficult. Another drawback with plasma is that the screens are a bit ’softer’ and are more easily scratched. When Plasma flat screen TV’s were first produced, their life expectancy was around 20,000 hours but now with the newer generations of plasma screens, their life span is closer to 50-60,000 hours.
Advantages of a LCD flat screen TV is that it is not susceptible to burn-in and usually is less expensive than plasma televisions. Because of the nature of LCD technology, there is no radiation emitted from the screen itself. It is also lighter weight than the plasma counterpart and thus easier to hang.
Plasma screens, in general, handle faster moving images better than LCD’s. Plasma and LCD screens may look similar, but that is really where their similarities end. Some LCD do not have the level of color accuracy as plasma displays. Historically plasma screens had better viewing angles than LCD. You would tend to see color variations with side viewing of the LCD’s, while the Plasma screen colors remained more solid.
Prices vary from company to company, so it is smart to shop around. There are many makes, models, sizes and prices associated with the LCD flat display. The prices of the TVs will vary, depending on the size, manufacturer, model and merchant. The name brands are going to be substantially more expensive than the non name brands.
Once you get that LCD flat screen TV up on your wall, you will surely have no buyer’s remorse. They are totally cool and in no time your entire family will be enjoying movies and games in crisp, vivid, full HD splendor on your LCD flat screen TV and have forgotten they ever had another kind.

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There are many different options for purchasing a flat screen TV. Consumers can visit a retail store in person, shop on-line or via mail-order catalogs. More and more, shoppers have turned to the convenience of buying flat screen TVs on-line. For a shipping fee, one can avoid the hassle of trying to fit a large appliance in the car and have it delivered directly to the house instead. As with any purchase made over the internet, a good deal on a flat screen TV can turn into large problems.
Consumers should take the old adage to heart: if something is too good to be true, then it probably is. Once a particular model is chosen, research its general price range. If the price for a flat screen TV model is much lower than the going rate this should throw a red flag. Do some more digging to find out why the retailer comes in so much lower than its competitors. Legitimate businesses can not afford to give away such expensive products and stay in business. These TVs are heavy, so the shipping charges can be high. Purchasers of flat screen TVs should also be wary of offers that make up low prices with unreasonably high shipping fees.
Again, do some research to find out what other retailers charge to ship the same product. When all is said and done, that good deal could end up costing much more than average once shipping is included. Manufacturers of flat screen TVs usually offer a warranty. Read it to find out exactly what is covered, for how long and who pays for shipping. Check to see if the warranty is from an American company and keep a copy of it. Research the most common things that go wrong with the chosen model and find out if they are covered by the warranty. If at all possible, check the reputation of the company with a local Better Business Bureau.
A consumer that buys a flat screen TV should learn the companys exchange and return policies before making the purchase. If the company is in a different city or state, find out who pays the shipping on a returned or exchanged item and how long the transaction should typically take. It is a good idea to purchase anything online, especially something as expensive as a flat screen TV, with a credit card. Some credit card companies offer their own warranties on purchases and most offer a dispute process.
A customer might obtain a full refund from the credit card company if a purchase was made from misleading or untrue advertisements. Call the credit card company before making a purchase and understand what consumer protections are available. With a little research a consumer can gain a lot of knowledge that will pay off in getting the best deal available and a clear understanding of what to do in case something goes wrong.

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