LCD Projection HDTV provides information on what to look for as well as the great viewing benefits of owning one of these beauties. LCD Projection HDTVs have evolved into your all-in-one entertainment center, looking very futuristic, and best of all giving you that “big screen” feeling while watching TV.
Vivid LCD projection TVs will usually come in a slim monitor. The color contrast emphasizes the blues and greens providing a more natural vivid picture. The better quality projection TV screen will have a matte front panel the protects the screen from little kids greasy hands and helps reduce glare.
A projection TV screen will have a fixed pixel display with constant light that will eliminate any kind of flicker. From side-to-side and corner-to-corner, you can expect to get a high-resolution picture. Most sets will have around 3.38 million dots resolution. This will be the high-end quality of resolution.
The picture quality can be so clear that you may find yourself looking around the projection TV screen and noticing things that you never noticed before if you have already seen the movie at a movie theater. For instance, if you do buy an LCD projection HDTV, try and get your hands on any of the “Lord of the Rings” movies. You just may find yourself looking off to one of the many scenic horizons as if you were standing next to Frodo and Gandalf yourself.
Another nice perk is you can view at any angle and still see a great picture.
LCD projection TVs should have cable card compatibility so you don’t need to have a separate digital cable box. There should also be enough HDMI connections for HD satellite, DVD, VCR, Xbox, Wii, Play Station, and a receiver/amplifier.
Some models will come with a slot for Memory Stick Media that will make your pictures come to life with stunning detail and MP3s to fill the room with your favorite music.
One of the nicest thing about the sound is that you don’t have to think about buying any extra sound system. Most models will have a Dolby Virtual Surround that will simulate surround sound along with that excellent bass. Most people will be amazed with the quality of sound that you can get from an LCD projection HDTV.
Another great feature with a projection TV screen is the easy-to-use menu systems.
One of the drawbacks with rear projection LCD and LCD projection TVs is that they will not hang on the wall very easily. However, because they are so thin they can fit just about anywhere. You should have about 6 to 10 feet of viewing space if you have a 50 inch or larger TV.
One thing that you may want to buy to go with your LCD projection HDTV is an extra “Lamp Driver.” In the event that the one that comes with the HDTV burns out, which by the way, will be a fairly long time, you will notice the red “off” light blinking. With a that spare lamp you can easily replace your burnt out lamp and continue watching your show in a matter of minutes. Lamps can be found online for around $130 give or take $20.