How to Buy a New Flat-Screen TV
Buying a new flat-screen television is a matter of determining needs, comparing prices and understanding the technologies available. There are several types of flat-screen units available, each with distinct qualities.
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Plasma
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Even with burn-in largely fixed, never leave a plasma on a stationary image. Plasma television units offer breathtaking colors and a thin profile on your TV stand. Some plasmas struggle with dark gray and black colors, while other models are sold without speakers. Another potential problem is burn-in, which is image retention, but manufacturers have largely fixed the problem in newer models.
LCD
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LCD televisions can have issues with dark colors. LCD television sets can go practically anywhere, in any light. They do especially well in brightly lit settings. The viewing angle is a total of 160 degrees. They are thin and fit nicely in just about any room. However, some LCD television sets have slow response times and problems with dark gray and black colors.
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Brick-and-Mortar Stores
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Compare prices at discount retailers. A store will often honor their competitors' published or advertised prices in a circular or newspaper ad. In some cases, however, they will not compete with Internet pricing.
Online Shopping
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Shipping can be a hidden cost. Some websites, like eBay, do not list shipping with the buying or bidding price. But stores like Walmart.com offer a "site to store" option that allows a shopper to purchase a television and have it delivered to a local store, saving on shipping costs.
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