Not so long ago, the cost of buying an LCD TV was prohibitive, and most people who wanted a home theater experience chose a plasma TV instead. However, the cost of them has been dropping lately and it is now possible to get yourself a cheap LCD TV that provides a great viewing experience. If you want to buy a cheap LCD TV, it pays to do a little research before committing to a purchase. As with all types of TVs, there are multiple brands, sizes and options to consider. To make your decision a bit easier, make use of the following tips…

Find out a bit about each brand -All of the big electrical brands have ventured into the LCD TV market, so you will be spoilt for choice. Sony, Samsung and Toshiba are some of the big players, but you will have to pay a premium to get yourself an LCD TV made by one of those companies. You can get some great TVs from the smaller manufacturers, but the quality of them can be a bit hit and miss. Therefore, it is advisable to do some research online before making a final decision.

Know what size you want -Before you go out to buy an LCD TV, you need to have a general idea of what size it should be. The size you need is dependent on your budget (smaller TVs cost less) and the distance you sit from your TV and your budget. As a rough guide, if you sit 4 feet from your TV, then a screen size of 30 inches is recommended and if you sit 12 feet from your TV, then a screen size of 50 inches is recommended.

Only get a high resolution one -You should look for an LCD TV that has a screen resolution of at least 1024×768. Whilst you can certainly watch a TV with a lower resolution, you will probably not be completely satisfied. A mistake that many people make is to pay extra for a big screen size whilst totally forgetting about the screen resolution. You are much better off getting a smaller TV with a high resolution then a big TV with a low resolution.