TV Monitors – LED or LCD TV Monitors?
Apart from the panel and the backlight technologies which give the LED TV and LCD TV monitors their sleek and excellent picture quality, there are other specifications and features that also should be considered when deciding on what monitor to buy.
Aspect Ratio: Although there are arguments that support the use of 4:3 monitors, such as that they are the best for surfing the web – the vast majority of monitors available on sale in today’s market have a width to height proportion also known as aspect ratio which is 16:10, with 16:9 following closely behind. The advent of wide-screen monitors, recently, showcases screens of the 16:10 variety. But there has been a significant shift to 16:9 screens which is also associated to the 1080p HD resolution. The aspect ratio stems from the industry’s desire for monitors to become more like HDTVs. There are continued releases of professional-grade monitors where precise colours are crucial in the 16:10 aspect ratio.
You may not think there is not too much difference between the two ratios, but there is and they are fairly prevalent when you watch movi’es on the various screens. Starting with the 16:10 monitor, you can either watch it in letterbox format at its original 16:9 aspect ratio, or watch it in full screen with the image stretched to fit the screen. On a 16:9 monitor you can watch the same movi’e in full screen but it is not a stretched image.
Essentially, a 16:9 monitor can display a full-screen 16:9 Blu-ray or digital movi’e shot in 1.85:1 without stretching the picture quality to fit the screen.
Black level of the monitor
There are no display monitors which can show black without some light seeping through. The black level of a monitor is a measurement of how much light emanates from the display while showing black.
Brightness
A measurement of how much light a panel can produce. The luminance is expressed in candelas per square meter. For a good productivity tasks look out for a measurement of 200 to 250 within your monitor.
Contrast ratio
There are differences in light intensity in terms of the measurement of the brightest white and the deepest black. Though contrast ratios typically do not ever exceed 1,000:1 on monitors.
HDMI
An HDMI connection is a useful function what allows you to connect the display to a high-definition source, such as a Blu-ray player, video game system or a DVR based HD cable set-top box. The HDMI connections have become more common and popular recently and it’s the exception now when a monitor, which is 22 inches or larger if it does not come with this mode. This would be an essential feature if you are buying this type of monitor to be used as a television.
Viewing angle
A lot has been written online about the differences between Plasma, LCD and LED TVs and how the viewing angle can affect the picture quality. There is certainly some truth in this as LCD pixels can cause changes to the brightness and colour of images when viewed at an angle, but it should not put you off choosing an LCD TV. Firstly, the picture quality will depend on a couple things – essentially, the angle you are viewing the TV at, and the make of the LCD TV you buy. Our top tip is to go to a store and test some TVs at different angles before you buy. But also think about the angle you normally watch TV at – if all your sofas and chairs face head on, or at a slight angle, you should have very little to worry about.
HDTV: When looking to buy your new LCD or LED TV, keep an eye out for HD quality content options.Broadcasters like the BBC are increasingly pushing their HD content and if you are splashing out on a big, flat screen TV the option to view in HD quality is a must for your entertainment enjoyment.
Conclusion
TVs are becoming more sophisticated, more technologically advanced, and, ultimately, more useful to our day-to-day lives. Finding the right one can be a real challenge, then, but hopefully the above guide will give you some top tips on the topic of LCD and LED TV and help you decide which type of TV is right for your needs and budget.
About the Author: Barry Knightly is a tech expert and fan of the LED TV.
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