HDR,
LED, 4K, Smart– do you know what is common amongst all of them? Well, all these
are types of the latest HD TV. TV is no more an idiot box; it has turned
into a smart multi-tasker delivering fabulous results. You, as a buyer, are
given the opportunity to pick a gadget that provides you all the modes of
entertainment in a single unit. With the onset of digital TV in India,
the need to have a high resolution picture has become paramount. The quality of
content requires a medium that offers unforgettable audio visual experience.
So, here is how you select the latest HD technology enabled TV.
·
Screen
Size: In spite of the number of revolutionary changes made in TV, the size of
the screen continues to be the prime deciding factor. Anything below 32” is
totally unacceptable when it comes to enjoying digital TV in India.
Also, screen size and budget are closely inter-related. Bigger the screen size,
heftier is the price. So, a buyer needs to have a budget of around Rs 1.5
lakhs, if he is planning to buy a 65” TV set.
·
Picture
Quality: All the hue and cry around buying a HD TV revolves closely around the
picture quality. More and more innovative ideas are being tried for developing
the picture quality that offers outstanding visual experience. Any resolution
lower than 1080p is not a wise buy for an LED TV. Users are ready to pay
premium LED TV price for screen resolution that is eight times better
than the current crop of HD TVs. That is why; 4K TV sets or HDR TVs are also
put on premium shelves to grab the attention of rich buyers. A 4K technology
enabled TV is the new entrant in HD TV India market, and TV equipped
with this technology is believed to be future-ready.
Few
factors that are nothing but marketing gimmicks
·
Contrast
ratio figures: This
is nothing but a contorted figure coined by the manufacturers to confuse the
buyers of HD TV. A buyer should not go by this ratio, but by the visual quality
he experiences sitting at a preferred distance in front of the screen.
·
Extended
Warranty Period: Don’t
get beguiled by extended warranty concept and shell out extra money. Your
purchases are anyway covered if you choose credit card to pay.
·
Curved
TVs: A
curved screen is just an aesthetic virtue; do not pay the premium price for it
as it does not contribute to the picture quality.
·
Smart
TVs: All HD
TVs are smart these days. So, do not let the salesperson make you pay extra in
the name of smart TV.
·
OLED
TVs: The
visual quality is as good as a regular HD TV, but salesman charges extra for
its aesthetics.
But,
what you must look for
Remember
that buying an HD TV is certainly a huge investment. You are paying for an awesome
picture quality, multi-tasking abilities and certainly an impressive visual
treat. So, make sure that your high definition TV is adorned with HDR compatibility
for future-readiness and HDMI Ports for multi-functionality.
