Hi ashort003,
Thank you for your question.
Please note, some of the links provided will have a picture on the
page of the specific tv.
Direct View (CRT) TVs
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide3.htm
Direct view or CRT TVs are the old stand-by, tube-type sets we've all
come to know and love. Because these sets use cathode-ray tubes to
"paint" the image on the screen (see How Television Works),
direct-view TVs have a bright, clear picture that can be viewed from
any angle in the room.
[ See pros and cons ]
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Front Projection: LCD
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide12.htm
LCD projectors are outboard versions of the projectors used in the
rear-projection models. Out of the box, this design allows for larger
screen size than its RPTV equivalent.
Pros:
They produce a bright picture.
They produce strong, vibrant colors (except very dark colors).
Cons:
They are very expensive.
They have poor black level.
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HDTV Ready
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide14.htm
HDTV is a digital television capable of much higher resolution than a
standard analog TV.
For a complete explanation of HDTV: How HDTV Works
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide15.htm
Many stores feature what they call HDTV. What they should say (and
some do) is "HDTV-ready." Even though a TV has HDTV capabilities, it
still can't receive high-definition input without a high-definition
tuner, which can be pricey if you choose to buy one (as opposed to
renting one from your HDTV broadcast provider).
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Flat Panel: Plasma
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide4.htm
Flat panel TVs are all the rage now, with their slim profiles and
large screen size. There are two types to choose from: plasma and LCD.
Plasma TVs work by illuminating thousands of tiny fluorescent lights
to create an image. LCD TVs operate like the screen of your laptop.
While these TVs can't be beaten in terms of cool points, there are
some things to consider.
Plasma TVs are not TVs in the traditional sense. They are more like
monitors and need an external TV tuner to display broadcast signals.
Plasma displays are digital and have higher resolutions than CRTs.
When shopping for plasma TVs, it's important to note that not all
plasma displays can produce the full resolution of HDTV. Some Plasma
TVs are considered EDTVs (enhanced-definition TVs), with a resolution
of 852x480. On the higher end ($10,000 to $20,000), there are
full-blown high-definition plasma TVs capable of a dazzling 1365x768
resolution.
[ See pros and cons ]
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Flat Panel: LCD
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide5.htm
LCDs are larger versions of your laptop computer screen. Just like
plasma TVs, LCDs require an external tuner to receive input. LCDs win
for slim, coming in at almost an inch thinner than plasma, but are
limited to about 40 inches in screen size.
Pros:
They have a slim profile (2 inches thick!).
Their retail price is falling (still pricey, though).
You can expect about five years of pretty serious use without any
apparent loss in picture quality.
Cons:
They have limited screen size.
They have poor black level.
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Rear-Projection: CRT
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide6.htm
CRT rear-projection TVs use three cathode ray tubes to shoot red,
green, and blue onto a projection screen. These huge beasts have long
been a staple of home theaters.
Pros:
They offer the most screen size for your buck.
They have excellent picture quality.
They have excellent black level.
Cons:
They are very heavy and deep.
They cannot be viewed in bright light.
They have a narrow viewing angle.
They are hard to maintain.
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Rear Projection: DLP
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide7.htm
DLP (digital light processing) projectors work by manipulating
thousands of tiny mirrors on a semiconductor chip. Color is generated
by shining a light through a rotating color wheel that has red, green,
and blue on it. The now colored beam hits the semiconductor chip to
create the image used for projection.
[ see pros and cons ]
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Rear Projection: LCD
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide8.htm
LCD big screens TVs are becoming more prevalent. LCD projection works
like a slide show by directing light through a silicone chip and then
magnifying it for projection.
Pros:
They produce an excellent picture.
They have a slim profile.
Cons:
They are expensive.
They have a poor black level.
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Rear Projection: LCoS
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide9.htm
LCoS is an emerging LCD technology that operates different from other
LCD displays. LCoS rear-projection TVs work by directing light through
a series of polarizers (a type of light filter used to organize light
waves into a single path for reflection) before being magnified and
projected onto the screen.
Pros:
They produce an excellent picture.
They have a slim profile.
Con:
They are very expensive
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Front Projection: CRT
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide10.htm
When you are looking for screen sizes in excess of 100 inches, it's
time to consider front projection. Not a TV in the true sense of the
word, front-projection TV (FPTV) works like the projector you see at
your local movie theater. A separate projection device casts the image
onto a dedicated screen on the adjacent wall. If you are looking for a
true home theater and you have deep pockets, this is the way to go.
Some lower-end front-projection models don't produce a bright enough
picture to view it in a fully lit room, and you'll have to dim the
lights to get a good view. The lumens value indicates the brightness
of the projected picture; the higher the lumens number, the better.
CRT Front-Projection TVs
CRT projectors combine three cathode-ray tubes in one box to fire red,
green, and blue light to create the image on the screen
[ see pros and cons ]
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Front Projection: DLP
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide11.htm
DLP projectors are just like their rear-projecting brothers. DLP
projectors use scads of tiny mirrors to reflect an image onto the
screen.
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Front Projection: LCD
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide12.htm
LCD projectors are outboard versions of the projectors used in the
rear-projection models. Out of the box, this design allows for larger
screen size than its RPTV equivalent.
Pros:
They produce a bright picture.
They produce strong, vibrant colors (except very dark colors).
Cons:
They are very expensive.
They have poor black level.
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Analog vs. Digital
http://money.howstuffworks.com/tv-buying-guide13.htm
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