Thursday, March 25, 2010

A List Of Essential TV Stands Shopping Tips And Tricks

- Charleston TV Stand With Dragonwood Finish-This attractive stand will also support 50" flat panel TV's up to 117 lbs. This is a classy and elegant TV stand that features a rich Dragonwood finish. It's very detailed with its antique-style hardware and crown mouldings.

- Check out a used LCD TV sales. 'Used' doesn't always have to mean 'old.' Many retailers take TVs in trade from their customers, and they'll sell you a used set at a greatly reduced price. Why' LCD technology is rapidly advancing and today's cutting-edge model can be tomorrow's out of date model. Many consumers love to buy the latest technology, and will sell their 'old' set at a fraction of its original cost, letting you get a great buy. Some electronics stores take trade-ins and return the used model to the manufacturer for inspection and testing before they re-sell it. You can find a used LCD TV sale by checking with your local electronics stores or by checking online auction sites.

- Plasma is measured diagonally just like other televisions. The smallest screen is 32 inches and the largest is 63 inches. If you are recessing your TV, you need to leave 3 inches of space at top to provide proper ventilation. You will also need 6 inches on each side for your speakers. Thirty-two to thirty-seven inch screens are viewed best from 6 to 10 feet. Forty-two inch screens are viewed best from 10 to 14 feet; and 50 inch screen are best viewed from 12 to 16 feet. Screens that are over 50 inches should be viewed from at least 15 feet away.

- Cable companies were authorized by the FCC in late 2007 to continue their analog feed service for another 5 years (up to 2012) if they prefer, but they are not obliged to do so. Cable STBs do not have DTV digital terrestrial tuners into them so you cannot use their STB connected to a UHF/VHF antenna to receive free local channels.

- If mounting the plasma TV on the wall isn't an option, try commissioning a carpenter to create a custom made cabinet. This may be a better option as it would allow for built in compartments for cords, DVDs, VHS tapes, DVD player storage, and more. Inside the cabinet, a custom mount could be created for the plasma TV. Add to this some remote control doors on the cabinet and one could have oneself a pretty Godfather-esque setup.

- Hardwood stands provide a more traditional and authentic feel. Wood stands are even available in different engraved designs which make them look almost antique. High quality hardwood stands come in oak, ash, cherry, walnut and maple just to name a few. Just like a perfect picture frame, these solid wood stands provide a warm and serene setting for your flat screen TV. For more traditionally furnished homes, a standard hardwood stand may be more suitable for showcasing your prized investment.

- For many people, the price of the unit may also be a factor in choosing the right TV stand. Flat panel TV stands range in price from around $100 and can go as high as a few thousand dollars. There are some amazing and classy units out there which can cost a pretty penny. Cheap lcd TV stands aren't hard to find either, but be careful about sacrificing quality in order to save a few dollars. The stand that you choose must be able to support the weight of your flat screen TV. Make sure that you check the manual that comes with your TV and find out how much it weighs. Then look at the specifications of the stand that you're considering in order to be certain that it can support the weight of the television.
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1 comment:

  1. Thanks for these TV stand shopping list. People who are planning to get a new stand should know that there are guidelines to follow in order to get value for their money. television armoire

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