The TV has evolved to a slim and sleek audio video wonder! Now, you can choose from different technologies of television that fit both your enthusiasm for watching the tube and your budget. At ABENSON, we know TV's the best. We have put together a quick guide for your TV shopping.
Consider the size of your room
As a general rule, bigger screens suit best in big room spaces whereas smaller rooms need TV with smaller screens. At Abenson, you are guaranteed we recommend the TV perfect for you. As a quick guide, you may use the table below for the size best for your room size:
TV Type
TV Size
Viewing area
Price range
Regular
14 to 21 inches
4 to 6 ft away
Under 10,000
Semi-flat
21 to 36 inches
6 to 10 ft away
10,000 to 30,000
Flat
21 to 36 inches
6 to 10 ft away
15,000 to 40,000
Projection
Over 36 inches
11 ft or more
Over 50,000
LCD
Over 36 inches
11 ft or more
Over 50,000
Consider the TV type
The TV type you should get depends on your TV viewing habits. There are televisions for different type of people ranging from home entertainment enthusiasts who require crisp and vivid colors accompanied by superb audio to individuals who want to keep it simple. ABENSON recommends you use the table below as reference:
TV Type
Description
Benefits
Regular
The standard type. Screen is curve and can pick-up light sources throughout the room
Cost efficient, good for small viewing area, advisable for single or small size families
Semi-flat
Not completely flat. Reduces light sources pick-up
Larger viewing angle compared to regular
Flat
Truly flat. Reduces glare and gives wider viewing angle
Light & perfect viewing angle
Projection
Gives theater ambiance at your own living room
Suited for families who wants to watch movies
LCD
Light Crystal Display. The newest technology that blocks light rather than emitting it.
Very light, high resolution, less energy consumption, no screen burn-in
Consider Warranty and After Sales Service
Majority of televisions sold at Abenson come with one-year warranty. With the warranty, your unit is protected for parts replacement and future repairs. Plus, ABENSON has an Extended Warranty program that gives you the option to extend your warranty up to 5 years. You may inquire from an Abenson sales personnel about Extended Warranty. Further, you may purchase Extended Warranty online along with your purchase of an appliance.
Choose a TV that has its own service center for fast repair and parts replacement.
Three (3) Quick TV TIPS
Check on the output quality of the product. For television sets, check if the resolution of the screen gives optimum clarity. The resolution must be adjustable to suit your eyes for your viewing pleasure.
The input and output outlets should be conveniently located for easy connection with your other audio/video equipment.
Determine the types of cable jacks and other audio/video equipment have and ensure the TV you are buying will accommodate these.
HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
For audio/video components, decide whether you want an all in one system that will support all your entertainment requirements or if you want to buy equipment that has only one function. Both choices have their pros and cons. An all in one system is convenient and space saving. However, in case one function (for example, radio function) malfunctions or needs to be repaired, it might affect the whole system.
An all in one system is also referred to as 5.1 Home Theater equipment or Home Theater in a box. In Abenson, brands such as Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, LG, Phiips and JVC are available. It contains the following:
*2 front speakers
*2 rear speakers
*1 subwoofer
*1 DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/JPEG Player
Quick Home Theater Tip
If you will opt to buy separate equipment that will provide different functions, check their compatibility. Make sure that you will be able to connect them all if you need to. Consider also the ease of use of the equipment. More importantly, check on the price to make sure that you get the value for the money that you spend on your home entertainment system.
