Choosing the Right Size 3D HD TV
The new 3D HD television craze is beginning to become more and more common, and with that, more and more people are planning to buy their first TV that deals with the new technology. This article contains some tips for newcomers to this exciting new technology.
As with any new television, the main tip is to avoid buying a much larger 3D HD TV than is necessary. While it is tempting to go out and buy a massive, daylight blocking monster of a screen, buying a television far too big for your room can lead to several problems:
Firstly, there are obvious health risks to overdosing on 3D HD. Samsung themselves have stated that potential risks include lightheadness, nausea, or dizziness. It’s not a matter of cutting out 3D HD at all, but simply being aware that buying too big a screen could cost you more than you think.
Something else to think about is whether it really is worth having a huge screen, as the vast majority of TV signal still broadcast is in standard definition. This means that buying too huge a screen will lead to a the majority of current TV signals being very heavily pixelated when viewed in a normal sized room.
The recommended sizes are around a 48-inch screen if viewing primarily conventional television in an average size room (from say, 12 feet or so away). Alternatively, if viewing a lot of DVDs (generally a higher quality than an average TV signal), then around a 60 inch screen should be around the optimum size.
Obviously, much of the decision has to be made as a judgment call, taking into account the size of the room that the TV will be placed in. A 72-inch gargantuan screen won’t suit your bedroom anymore than a 30-inch TV will fill up a home cinema.
In the end, purchasing a 3D HD TV is down to personal preference, but it’s wise to take into account all of the above when making a choice.
Category: 3D TV
