- 1). Understand the contrast ratio and how it fits your needs. The control ratio is the televisions ability to simultaneously display dark and bright images. The higher the ratio, the better the picture quality, and the range will span from 1,000:1 to over 150,000:1. Anything over 25,000:1 will provide a very good balance of dark and light images.
- 2). Ensure the types of video devices and source you will use. HDMI video inputs are the best available video input, and it allows high-definition video and audio signal input. The more HDMI inputs on your television, the more high-quality video inputs it can accept. The second best quality input will be a VGA input, which is primarily used for PC input and many computers now use HDMI connections as well. Component video cables are the third highest rated video inputs and they will accept high definition video as well but no audio. S-Video offers a lower video quality that the component video cables and is used for analog video signals. Composite cables are the lowest quality video signals and are used for analog video signals as well.
- 3). Choose the best resolution possible for your viewing preference. The highest broadcast video signal is 1920 by 1080 (1080p) and should be the top selection for a new television. 1280 by 720 (720p) is just below 1080p video quality but still high definition. For the best quality picture, choose the highest resolution available especially if you will be sitting close to the screen.
- 4). Select the right refresh rate for your needs. The refresh rate is the frequency which a new picture is displayed on the screen. The higher the rate, the smoother the video displayed will be especially when watching fast moving images. The standard rate is 60Hz and for avid video game players and sports enthusiasts it is recommended to go with 120Hz.
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