If you are in the notion that buying a TV is as easy as a buying a mobile phone in the store then you surely are mistaken. There is more to it. If it was just going to the store, selecting one and paying for it, then there won’t be any problem at all. In reality there is a lot more to consider before you buy a TV for your home. You can choose to do it the easier way by taking interest or do the hard way uninterestingly, either ways you will need to do a lot of homework.
How many times has it happened with you that you’ve had to return something because it didn’t fit in your house? Well, even if it’s not happened with you, maybe now with the growing culture of entertainment centers and TV consoles, you need to think about it.
So the first and foremost important tip is to always know the dimensions of your living room. Make sure you note down the measurements and take them to store with you. Leave some space on all corners of the TV for installation and ventilation.
Take care not to create a gross effect with the TV looming larger than everything else in the house. The opposite should also not happen wherein you fall for the sleek appearance of a set compromising on other essential attributes. At the end of the day, keep in mind that the TV is for viewing purpose and not merely a collector’s item.
Pay special attention to the sound clarity. You should not undermine this quality giving all priority to the picture perfection alone. Check out the speakers. Presently, TV is also considered as a music device. It is part of a Home entertainment System which almost every house invests in. Your TV should be able to support the latest audio formats in trend. The remote being one of the most frequently handled piece in a house, should be easily controllable and user friendly. Let it not control you! Now a day’s Universal remotes are widely in use. In this case a number of electronic gadgets can be controlled with a single remote. So why not opt for one like that?.
Okay this sounds like a real trivial one, but you’ll only feel the impact when you’re faced with it. When you go to buy a TV, and if you are planning to take your TV home with you, don’t forget to make sure that your vehicle can carry it. A small car, for example, wouldn’t be able to carry more than a 25-inch TV set. Most stores have provision for free home delivery for large TVs. It’s always advisable to check with your showroom representative and take advantage of it.
Last but not the least you need to look into it’s most important feature; the video quality. This can be ascertained from features like Flatness of screen, Presence of comb filter, Progressive Scan, Picture Tube Darkness.
All these attributes are an essential part of any good set such as the Sony KDL37W5500. Check to see if they are present and then make your decision.
