A 42 inch LCD television is the current “sweet spot” when it comes to value for money when purchasing a flat screen HDTV. This size television suits most living rooms and can even fit confortably in some larger bedrooms. It is big enough to satisfy all the TV viewers in the household, both children and adults. Unlike the much larger 50-60 inch TVs, a 42 inch television is still a manageable size to transport home from the store in a large car such as a station wagon or people mover.
A 42″ lcd or plasma television is ideal for watching sports such as the World Series and the Super Bowl. These TVs are not only suitable for sports as they can display visually stunning high definition blockbuster movies as well. TVs of this size provide you more than two million pixels for a high definition picture experience from full 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Most 42 inch models include at least two HDMI inputs to allow you to hook up accessories such as a Blu-ray player, Playstation3, Xbox 360 or high definition (HD) cable TV. Some models include extra inputs such as memory card and USB slots which allow you to view the pictures taken on your digital camera.
It is relatively easy to do pre-purchase homework on the internet to assess the different brands and models of 42 inch televisions available. Determining the features that you want in your television will help to determine the price range that you are looking at.
When considering the purchase of a TV of this size ensure the specifications include a native contrast ratio of at least 8000:1 and, for lcd tvs, a response time of less than 8 milliseconds. This will ensure minimal blurring with fast moving action scenes.
All high definition TVs come with at least a one year warranty. If possible look for a two or three year manufacturer’s warranty. This will give you additional piece of mind that you are covered for any problems that may appear.
Ultimately your final decision should rest upon the observed picture quality. This can be a subjective assessment because everyone’s eyesight is slightly different, so it is best not to rely upon somebody else’s opinion. High definition TVs convert any signal they receive to their native resolution, so to get the best assessment for a full HD TV it is preferable to view a signal from a full high definition source, such as a full HD TV channel or a Blu-ray movie.
