LCD TV's To Go Big or To Go Small?

If you're thinking about buying a new LCD TV, you may be wondering about a lot of the specifications. You may be concerned about the field of vision and how it will work in your house. You may be thinking about the pixels, the resolution, and even other features. But one of the most important questions you'll tackle is quite simple: do you want a big TV or do you want a small TV? Since LCD TVs come in a large range of sizes, your choices are not exactly limited.

The problem with this question is that the cost is generally proportional to the size: you make a classic trade-off in quality when you spend less money on a smaller LCD TV. But depending on your individual situation, an LCD TV might be exactly what you needed. Let's take a closer look at this matchup to see what TV solution works best for you.

The Advantages of a Large Television

Chances are you don't need an article online to tell you about the advantages of a larger television: you simply need to take one look at a large LCD television in the store to know what you're dealing with. A large television provides a wider picture, greater visibility, and since the picture quality is indeed high, you won't miss any of the small details of your favorite Lord of the Rings film. The large television is, of course, the way to go.

When you consider, at the same time, the disadvantages of a smaller television, you'll understand why. A smaller television can work in a room such as a kitchen or a dining room, but as the featured piece of electronic equipment in your living room, it will just look out of place and totally undersized. The larger your home is, the more true this will seem. So we're all done, right? We can shake the dust off our hands and head home? 

Not so fast. There is one major disadvantage in the world of large televisions, and that disadvantage is simple: cost. Depending on the depth of your pockets, this one single issue may be a dealbreaker.

Getting By With a Smaller LCD

A smaller LCD still provides high quality picture, but it doesn't produce it at the scope of the larger model. For this reason alone, many people are hesitant about buying a smaller TV. They may end up buying the largest television they can buy. But what are some advantages to buying a smaller TV if you figure that's all you really need?

For example, consider the example above, in which we mentioned that having a small television in your living room can look odd. It wouldn't look odd, however, if your television set wasn't even there. You could have a difference piece of furniture rather than an entertainment center, like a piano, or could even make the fireplace the focus of the room. It's up to you.

Meanwhile, you can easily place a smaller LCD in a room like the kitchen so that you can catch a show while you cook - if this is all the television you want in your day, having a smaller LCD television is perfect for you. It's not expensive, it won't break your bank account, and it will suit your needs perfectly without being too cumbersome. Placing an LCD TV in a room like the kitchen will also discourage you from watching too much television; you can spend your time with other hobbies.

Which option is for you? That depends not only on your bank account, but on you. What kind of TV person are you?