After you spend thousands of dollars for you new hi def television, you have one more decision to make: whether you should pay an additional several hundred dollars for the a TV extended warranty.  Of course the salesman will do whatever it takes to try and sell you that warranty for your new television.  But do you really need it?

If you find yourself in this position, you are not alone.  According to experts, Americans spend over $9 Billion on extended warranties for electronics every year.  They also estimate that only 15 out of every100 warranties sold actually file a claim. 

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Electronics are becoming more compact as time continues to push forward. While we may have began with black and whites, that is certainly no longer the case. TVs not only upgraded to color, but the screen size increased as well. This is still common, but bigger doesn't necessarily mean better. Sure you want high resolution and a good sized screen, but no one wants the bulk. Entertainment centers thrive on being compact.

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When it comes to plasma vs LCD TV screen size, plasma TVs has the advantage. Plasma TVs are the current size champion, but the developing technology of LCD TVs is catching up. Plasma TVs have screen sizes that range from 32 to 63 inches. Panasonic does make a plasma TV that is 103 inches, but it is not for consumer use.

When you compare viewing angles, plasma vs LCD TV screen, the LCD TV screen has the advantage. The advantage is only a small margin. The viewing angle for a plasma TV is up to 160 degrees and the viewing angle for an LCD TV is up to 175 degrees.

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Trying to find a good yet cheap TV today can be tricky.  With all the new technologies available, it seems like most new TVs out there you have to put a down payment on, take out a loan, and possible put a mortgage or two on any property you own just to take the thing home.  Does anyone even sell cheap TVs anymore, or are they all technological marvels destined to drive you into the poor home?

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About twelve years ago we bought a 29" television. We were newly married and wanted to outfit our apartment with a decent home theater system, along with a few other gadgets and toys. Our TV was our pride and joy and served us very well over the years and to this day. However, recently we've come to realize just how outdated our television has become, in functionality, features and especially size!

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Everywhere you look, companies are trying to outdo each other when it comes to launching new TVs in the market with the latest features; every one of these companies are claiming that they have the best television. LCD TV screens and plasma screen TVs capable of HDTV and EDTV are flooding the home entertainment market.

Because of the ever-growing competition among companies and the technological advancements being made in the entertainment and electronics industry, it can be quite difficult to give a straight and definitive answer to the question,"What is the best television today?"

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Out of all the components that make up a home theater system, the television may be the most overlooked and least understood. Like all the components of your home theater, bigger isn’t always better. With the many choices in home theater televisions, you have a lot of things to consider.

When selecting television for your home theater, you need to look at the size, cost, connection types and many other things to ensure that you get the home theater television that’s right for you.

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