Sunday, August 16, 2009

LED Televisions

By Ricky Strauss

Watching television is a favourite pass time to people all over the globe. In fact, using the TV to play games and watch movies has become such an important part of the lives of society, that manufactures continue to search for ways to enhance the television experience. In most cases, this includes a clearer picture, a bigger screen, or better sound. All of these aspects are wrapped up into the latest TVs inventions known as the LED high definition television.

This drive toward giving viewers a more enjoyable TV watching experience has lead to the latest in trends, the LED television. In basic terms, a LED TV can exist as a LCD TV that uses Light Emitting Diode (LEDs) to clarify the picture screen display or as an LED TV which uses complete LEDs. LEDs more effectively direct light in one direction than fluorescent or incandescent bulbs. In a LCD TV, the LEDS are either placed along the back of the screen or around the edge of the screen. When the LEDs are used along the perimeter of the display screen, the term edge lit is labelled to the product.

The use of LED technology in the edge-lit or back-lit options work somewhat differently. Lining the edges of the screen with LEDs allows for a sleeker screen because no LEDs are used in the back. However with LEDs located across the back of the screen, darker blacks are formed because LEDs can shut off not allowing light to peek through resulting in a term called local dimming. In most cases, the back-lit LED television cost more than the edge-lit LED television. Both methods allow for great viewing color and picture perfection.

As great as owning a LED HDTV sounds, it is not a purchase to make without a serious consideration of cost. An LED HDTV may cost the buyer $4000. However, serious TV gamers and film watchers will likely find that the capabilities of the LED HDTV to portray fast motion is well worth the money spent. Many claim that they never imagined the difference in picture until viewing the screen. Those concerned about the environment and energy consumption also believe that the 40% cut by the LED TV sets off the upfront cost.

When comparing the three competitors for top quality televisions, plasma TVs, LCD TVs, and LED TVs are the three to compare. Plasma TVs are known for their incredible viewing angle. However, they have received great heat from their reflective screens. LCD TVs still own up to great picture quality. However, none yet have toped the LED TVs in capturing and portraying perfect color and clarity.

When looking at terms associated with a LED screen, the word high definition will likely arise. All LED TVs has full high definition but not to the same degree. The LEDs in a LED screen combine to form little pixels or dots that contribute to the visual output. These red, blue, and green pixels work together to form all other colors including white. On some screens, a group of 9000 LEDs may be located within any one meter. In this case, the LEDs would be close together with a small pitch, space between them. A TV with a small pixel pitch has higher definition than screens with larger pixel pitch.

The LED monitor has also broken ground in the electronics world. While many were happy with their flat panel LCD monitor, the color produced simply did not satisfy manufacturers. The LED monitor out produces the LCD model when it comes to creating accurate and precise color. However, this beautiful color does not come without cost. NEC has the first LED monitor with a high end price range of over $6000. In addition to displaying perfect color, the company also contributes part of its creation to the fact that Mercury is found in fluorescent backlights. Afraid of upcoming strict shipping restrictions, they claim to have made an environmental decisions as well as a color one.

While there is no rush to run out and upgrade all electronic screens to LED screens, it does appear that this is where the future of viewing is headed. In given time the cost of the screens along with the size capabilities will decrease making LED TVs a common sight in homes everywhere.

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