The idea of watching the big game from the comfort of one’s home appeals to just about every sports fan out there, but it can be a hassle with a small screen. Imagine everyone huddled around the couch attempting to watch the small person on the screen run with a ball and then the announcer mentions a fumble that no one in the room noticed. This scenario is part of the reason why 40” or larger televisions are being bought everyday.
It’s not just sports games that attract people to a larger screen. The ability to see just about any movie, show, or even video game with high quality and sizes that make a person feel like they’re there has increased the desire to own this luxury. 40” screens are usually a good size for most homes and fit just about anywhere. The flat panels can even be placed against a wall so that a person can have their living space and a big screen TV. There are also screen sizes made that are over 60” although they can be difficult to find.
More often than not large screen TVs are going to be found in the form of flat panel LCD or plasma TVs. Big screen TVs used to be commonly found in rear projection TVs and occasionally in tube TVs but their weight and space they take up made them unpopular once the option of thinner TVs was available. Rear projection TVs also have a shorter expected lifespan than the flat panel televisions. Plasma TVs have rumors of being able to burn out in just a few years but plasmas are still new enough where no one can say for sure that it’s true yet.
The lifespan of big screen TVs isn’t the only issue. With rear projection TVs the image is displayed via a light in the back of the TV that projects the image onto the screen. Because the image is projected in that fashion, in order for anyone to be able to watch the TV they must be at a certain angle in relation to the TV. Plasma TVs are very clear and while a certain angle isn’t needed to view the TV any light the reflects off of it makes it very difficult to see, sometimes more so than regular TVs. LCD screens have the same problem with glare.
The prices of any large TV will be on the expensive side, ranging anywhere from roughly $1,000 to $6,000. The size of the TV isn’t the only factor that affects the price but also the quality such as 720p or 1080p and even brands make a difference. A high quality 42” TV may cost the same as a lower quality 50” TV. Some TVs over 60” can even be found for under $3,000. When spending so much money a large TV anyway, one shouldn’t skimp out. A large screen with a bad quality image will make the image the same as if not worse than the old TV. For those who are willing to splurge a big screen TV is an excellent addition to any home.
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