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The invention of the television was the biggest technology of its day, taking the words from radio and giving us a visual connection to the face behind the voices. Now-a-days, to simply have a television in your living room (regardless if it is hooked up to cable or not) is actually a low-tech option. Churches use them simply for announcements and programmers use them as their computer monitors.
But the big screen television market, that is televisions at least sixty inches, is different than smaller screens and so you need to know what you are buying. We have some tips if you are in the market for one yourself.
Unlike other tech deals we have written about, we are not going to be as optimistic in this market. We only have one option to share with you.
Samsung Plasma Screen TVs
Cost: $999 @ Best Buy
Lets be very clear here, we are looking at buying a television that shows a picture from a cable box, Apple TV, or a DVD player. We are not looking at the $2,000-$4,000 Smart Plasma televisions with a built-in browser and Hulu or the 3D technology. You are paying an extra one to three thousand dollars for a gimmick, a fad, and something that really is a waste of money. If you are going for a smaller computer monitor, go for LCD (cheap) or LED (better quality), but when you go big screen, whether using them in hallways for a church or to watch the big football game, plasma screens are the way to go.
Big Screen TVs To Avoid
- LED Big Screen TVs LEDs are terrible with narrow angle viewing (when you are off to the side) as well as more expensive when you get past 50” screens.
- LCD Big Screen TVsLCD screens make great monitors for a computer, but after 60″, you have poor color/contrast quality that makes the picture look very dark and unappealing.
- 3D Televisions These TVs range between $2,300 and $3,100 each all for a “fun fad” that will not last. Are you honestly using your money wisely here?
- Smart TVs I hate the idea of a smart TV. Want Hulu Plus, movies, or other apps? Instead of paying $2,000 for a smart TV, pay $99 for an Apple TV and give me the other $1,900.
That is our thoughts on big screen TVs. We would love to hear your thoughts and reactions to our picks. Agree or disagree? Did we miss something?
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