Display Types

Display types can be broadly classified into two categories – less than 40 inches and more than 40 inches. The less than 40 inches are mostly direct-view tube type televisions, except a few models of plasma and rear projection models. The display types larger than 40 inches encompass almost all Plasma TVs, rear projection sets, and two-piece front projection types among every display model. Let's evaluate a few display options in this article:

27 To 40-Inch Displays

These displays are generally diagonal screens with direct view displays minus the 40-inch rear projector. The 27-inch direct view displays mostly belong to the older analog type and are available with virtually all leading TV manufacturers. So far, only a few TV manufacturers including Samsung have been able to introduce HDTV-ready 4:3 aspect ratio 27-inch display type. If you are looking out for a home theater experience, then a 27-inch display type is the smallest option.

32 To 40-Inch Displays

This category generally is comprised of direct-views and is available in a wide range to give you exactly what you are looking out for. You get inexpensive analogs – 32-inch - for just $500. There are 32 and 36-inch 4:3 HDTV-ready televisions too in the market, enabling you to view HDTV broadcasts, though at lower resolutions. Price of such displays range between $1299-2500. The 30 and 34-inch are widescreen digital HDTVs, offering widest choices within $1899-7500.

Greater Than 40-Inches

This category of display offers features such as rear projection (RP), Plasma, as well as a two-piece front projection system. Screen sizes in this category range between 40-80 inches and comprise LCOS, DLP, LCD, and DILA, all very pricey compared with the direct views.

Conclusion

Whatever display type you choose to buy, just make sure that you have spent your money wisely and got right value for the money you have spent. Update yourself with the latest display technologies available in the market so that you are sure of what you want and ultimately buy a display which is worth its value.