Buyers Need-to-know Guide On 3d Tv's - Part 2

By Author: Barry Knightly
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Part 1 of this guide series gave you some of the top tips to follow when shopping around for a 3D TV. It explored the difference between Plasma and LCD 3D TV’s as well as the importance of budget clarity, screen size, display technology, screen resolution, viewing distance and refresh rate.



The following guide will continue to outline the key factors to keep in mind when hunting about for your first 3D TV set.



Picture Quality



In a perfect world, we would all be able to buy the TV that offers the best possible picture quality – unfortunately, when it comes to the standard quality verses what the top of the range models offer, price varies considerably. On the other hand, deciding which TV would satisfy both your needs and your budget will come down to your individual preferences. For example, if you’re a total TV fanatic, you will be concerned about having only the best when it comes to features such as colour fidelity, black levels and contrast ratio. Many an average viewer however wouldn’t be too bothered whether they watched a TV with ...
... 720p or 1080p resolution – in this case you should rather spend your money on screen size instead of opting for a higher end set which would to your eyes have only minor improvements in picture quality.



In other words, unless you’re a best-tech-must-have kind of person, the wisest choice would be a good quality mid to high end 3D TV with a decent screen size, since for most people a larger screen will be more impressive than marginal improvements in 3D image quality. That’s not to say you shouldn’t make sure you do enough research to know which manufacturer models deliver very bad image quality, as this would leave you watching dark scenes that end up looking like a muddy soup. To this end, online user reviews are worth their weight in gold as they will give you the low down on the worst lemons.



Buying Tips



Sound Research


As mentioned above, it’s well worth the time to do some online research and comparisons when shopping around for a 3D TV. This will ensure you find the best deal for your specific needs. These days there are some good comparison websites which make it easy for you to look at the range of different brands and models, displayed according to your priority specifications such as screen size and resolution.



Retail Outlet Options


When it comes to where you should buy your TV, again, this will depend on first finding the best deal by doing your research. While buying from a High Street store has the benefits of an easy return if need be as well as allowing you to visually try out different models, pay the price and have your chosen model delivered in a flash without paying for shipping costs, it is often the case that you can find the cheapest deal online. Plus, with online purchasing, you won’t be pressured by the store’s salesperson trying to tempt you into buying pricey TV accessories. On that note, when it comes to cables, don’t be persuaded to spend on expensive Monster cables – decent quality A/V cables will do the job just fine.



Also beware of High Street a store offering major discounts on certain models – the general rule of thumb is that unless a store happens to be going out of business, thus wanting to sell off their entire inventory fast, they are probably trying to get rid of their out-dated televisions.



Extended Warranty


Lastly, investing in an extended warranty for your 3D TV is always a good idea as it could save you a tidy packet further down the road if anything goes wrong..



Conclusion



The above guide describes some key facts to ensure you make the right choice when shopping around for a 3D TV. Read the forthcoming final Part 3 of this series which will explain the pros and cons of the different technologies that are available, so you can understand which type will best suit your needs and budget.



About the Author: Barry Knightly owns a 3D TV and electronics repair business.