There have been and continue to be a lot of great deals on TVs lately. Many people wait until the holiday shopping to begin to purchase a new TV, because of the money they can save. If you are in the market for a new TV, be sure to do your research and compare different TV models. Just because a TV is a great price, does not mean that it is a great value. Saving a couple hundred dollars on a TV that will break in a year or two is just not worth it. Consider the following when shopping for your new TV.
Size
Most people shop for TV based on size. Larger sized TVs are going to cost more, but may be worth it to you. Consider how large the room is that the TV will be placed in. If you have a small living room, you probably do not need anything too large. However, if you have a long living room with the couch far away, you may want something larger for better visibility. Look at price differences when just a couple of inches make it hundreds of dollar more. Sometimes, 5 inches of TV is not worth that much more in cost.
Also, consider HDMI cables and cat5 crossover cables when shopping for a TV. If your TV is large and will be placed away from other devices, you may need longer HDMI cables, like a 75 ft Ethernet cable or a 500 ft Ethernet cable for extremely large rooms. You may be able to find a TV with a cat5 crossover cable included, but it may not be long enough or high enough of quality for your TV needs. A CAT 5 Cable constructed of top grade materials, however, can be expected to last 5 to 10 years easily.
Brand
Not enough people pay attention to the brand of a TV. Some TV brands are simply known for being of better quality. Unknown brands or store brands may be significantly cheaper, but are less likely to last as long. Their screens may also be fuzzier and harder to see. If you are unfamiliar with a TV brand, be sure to do your research before purchasing. This can prevent you from wasting your money on poorly made Tvs.
When researching the different TV brands, be sure to pay attention to how easy simply parts of the TV are to fix. If the brand is too uncommon, you may not be able to find replacement parts for a good price. You should also consider what types of cat5 crossover cables will work with the TV brand. It is possible that the bulk fiber optic cables you already have will not work with the new TV brand.
Amount of power
TVs today are made to be more energy efficient. Always pay attention to the amount of energy your TV will use. If you have multiple electronic devices running high amounts of energy, you may have trouble powering all of them. It is a reasonably agreed fact that most RJ45 plugs are good for around 1000 to 2000 insertions before becoming unfit. Attempt to find a TV that uses little power and you are also likely to save money on your monthly electric bills for running it.
Warranty
Lower priced TVs are less likely to carry warranties on them. A warranty, however, can be very valuable. TVs can be extremely expensive to fix. Good TV warranties will cover the TV, any TV accessories, and some of the cat5 crossover cables as well. You may even get your bulk zipcord fiber optic cable covered if it was purchased with the TV.
It is important to note that some warranties may require you to have new cables on the device for safer working. It is a popular myth that HDMI cables traditionally cost $50 or more. While stores do charge a great deal of money for a single HDMI cable, there is no reason you actually have to pay that asking price. Find discounts to follow warranty requirements.
