buying a new tvBuying a new TV is a very important decision. You want to be able to watch your movies, TV shows, sports and other programming in the best possible way. Of course, you also have a budget to consider. Here are a few tips to help you when you are ready to buy a new TV.

Choosing your Display

There are four basic displays to choose from: Plasma, LED, LCD and OLED. If you want a very large TV, plasma may be the right way to go. However, if you are on a tight budget an LCD TV is probably the best choice.

LED displays are the same as LCD, but they use LEDs as the backlight. They offer a better contract ratio. The OLED option is another good choice and is just an organic LED TV. They use colored LED lights for the image and help to save on power.

The Contrast Ratio

The contrast ratio matter quite a bit when choosing a new TV, as well. This is the difference in brightness between the whitest whites and the darkest blacks. A low contrast area may make an image look more washed out and typically, the better contrast ratio, the better the picture.

Inputs

Every TV has certain inputs for DVD players, gaming systems and other components. You want to make sure the new TV you choose has the inputs you need to make sure you can plug in all of the things you want to enjoy.

Get a Smart TV

You may want to consider a Smart TV as your new TV of choice. This type of TV is a bit like having a large screen computer and will allow you to easily access apps, such as Netflix and Hulu for additional viewing options.

Consider a 4K TV

If you have a large budget, a 4K TV may be the right choice. This type of TV provides a better image than any other TV out there. It will give you the ability to have a larger TV with the same, clear images as a smaller TV.

There’s plenty to consider when choosing a new TV. Make sure you get the right choice for your specific needs or you may regret it.