There are six factors you need to look for, the following describes them along with simple specifications you need to look for:

Pixel Count: the higher the number, the better the picture. You want to buy at least 1080p resolution if you can afford it.

Motion Response: the screen’s ability to show fast moving objects (not a big problem anymore). You want higher than 8ms.

Contrast: is the definitions between colors. Should be a minimum of 1500 to 1.

Brightness: Ability to see the TV regardless of exterior lighting. 550 cd/ms or better.

Viewing Angle: this used to be a problem with Flat Panel TVs. It was to make sure that the screen could be seen from any angle.

Inputs/Outputs: something you want a lot of, specifically for HDMI and VGA to connect your computer to your LCD TV.

The newer LCD TVs all have this criteria. Check sale items to make sure that they too meet these criteria. It is common for big sales to be offered on LCDs that are on the way out. Above all, make sure you trust the opinion of those talking to you about any specific 40 LCD TV. When buying online you don’t get to actually see the LCD, make sure to read the reviews from more than once source. If this is not enough, visit a local retailer to see exactly what it is you are ordering online. If you take all this into consideration, you will always buy the right LCD.

There are even 55″ LCD TVs on the market already; if those end up selling well and the units get cheaper to produce, plasma’s reign on big screen televisions might end in favor of the LCD.

The following outlines some reasons LCD TVs are superior to whatever unit you may have, and how much better your viewing experience would be if you had one.

Many people wanting the perfect home theater might be discouraged by LCD’s often high prices. It’s often been the case that it would be better to get a big screen plasma TV for the same price of a small screen LCD. However, there will be changes coming soon that will alter that.

Let’s go over some of the benefits of getting an 40 lcd tv:

Superior picture quality. No matter how well lit your room is, or even what type of light it is, you will be able to enjoy fantastic picture. You won’t have to deal with irritating glare or washing out from light.

In the past, viewing angle has been something of a hot button issue, and the plasma TVs helped address that, but now, with today’s technology, you can view an LCD TV from a 160 degree angle and expect to see what’s going on.

You’ll find fantastic, realistic picture quality. You’ll thrill at the bright, vivid colors which makes it that much better to watch. There are no irritating lines in the picture, and you’ll experience a smoothness of picture that you can’t find anywhere else.

LCDs are multipurpose. You can use your 40 lcd tv as a monitor for your computer, or for whatever type of video you want to watch.

If you don’t have a lot of experience with electronics, it’s a snap to use. If you haven’t spent a lot of time around technology, you’ll be thankful for the LCD TV’s built in tuner that will help calibrate the unit.

If you get an LCD TV, you’ll be able to enjoy tens of thousands of hours of TV. Even though plasma is approaching this figure quickly, you can still enjoy this type of longevity with the LCD TV.