Choosing and Buying a HDTV

When you buy a new HDTV, there are several important things to consider before you make your final purchase. You should consider the brand, its history of reliability, and its technical features as well. Things like contrast ratio, response time, refresh rate, color accuracy, whether the TV is LCD or plasma, and whether the TV is a 720p or 1080p TV are all important considerations. Keep in mind that different televisions have different feature sets as well. Some may be able to connect to the internet to access special content, others may not. Some HDTVs will come with features such as a built-in DVD player, while others are standalone. The number of plug-in ports also varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Another point to remember is that different HDTVs will have different levels of electricity consumption depending on their type, so this will be important for you to consider. HDTVs of the plasma type tend to use more electricity and generate more heat. However, they also have better contrast and color accuracy. LCDs use less electricity and generate less heat, and also generally have a brighter display, but will usually have less contrast and color accuracy.
When purchasing an HDTV, it is important to consider whether or not you will want to wall-mount it, or buy a stand for it. Both have their pros and cons, and you should evaluate your situation carefully and make the proper choice based on your room size, viewing distance, and what kind of peripherals you will have near the TV.