TV Buyer's Checklist

Features To Check Before You Purchase Your New Television Set

Looking for a new TV set for your home? About to make your final decision? Why not go through these user friendly TV Buyer's Checklist first. This checklist highlight some of the important specifications and features you wouldn't want to miss out while shopping for a new television set. It will help to ensure you purchase the right TV that suit your family needs and requirements.

☐  Modern TV Display Screens Should Have HDTV Resolution - 780p or 1080p
   ☐ Select Plasma TV For The Best Viewing Angle And Picture Uniformity
   ☐ Select LCD TV For Viewing In Bright Rooms And For Lower Power Consumption
   ☐ Select LED TV For Thinnest Design And Lowest Power Consumption

☐ Check The Size Of Your Living Area And Opt For A TV's Display Screen Size To Match
   ☐ 40+ Inches TV Is Best For The Living Room
   ☐ 32 Inches TV Is Best For The Bedroom
   ☐ Get The Biggest Size TV That Will Fit For Best Picture
   ☐ Can Sit At Least 1.5 Times Away From The Diagonal Screen Measurement Back To The TV Screen

☐ Are You Looking For A Normal TV Or A 3D TV?
   ☐ Does The 3D TV Come With 3D Glasses? How Many Glasses Included?
   ☐ Does The TV Include 2D To 3D Conversion?

☐ Check The Inputs Ports Of Your Existing Gadgets Like Cable Boxes, Consoles, DVD Players, etc.
   ☐ Make Sure The TV Include Sufficient Scart, HDMI Ports and Other Inputs
   ☐ Check The TV For USB/Memory Card Input If You Want To Play MP3s/Photo Slideshows

☐ Check The TV For Wi-Fi Connection If Interested In Extra Features Like Internet Browsing
   ☐ Check If The Built-In Apps Of The TV Meet Your Requirements

☐ Check These Other Specifications
   ☐ 16:9 Aspect Ratio
   ☐ 60Hz Or Higher Refresh Rate. Should Be Higher For Sports Fans Or Gamers
   ☐ 160 Degree + Viewing Angle. Depending On The Layout Of Your Living Room

☐ Check The Price Of The TV
   ☐ Budget TVs Can Cost As Little As USD 300-500
   ☐ Larger TVs Up To 60 Inches Can Cost About USD 1000-3000
   ☐ 3D TVs Will Always Cost More

☐ Check For Manufacturer's Warranty. Usually Valid For At Least 1 Year