Even in this digital age, where smartphones and tablets rule, TVs still hold a special place in our lives. Recent studies show that the average consumer replaces their television every every 6.4 years<\/a>. Get this, in the U.S alone, there’s an estimated 120 million households<\/a> powered by the glow of the television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’ve been contemplating getting a new TV, you’re in for quite the adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s never been a better time to be a TV shopper.<\/strong> High-quality displays are now more affordable and within reach. Today’s TVs come jam-packed with a ton of apps and features that elevate your viewing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But, let’s be real, it’s also a bit daunting to shop for a new TV these days. <\/strong>With a sea of brands, models, display types, screen sizes, resolutions, and features to choose from, the task can feel a tad overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this guide, I’ll take you on a tour of the various types of TVs, diving into their display technologies, resolutions, screens, and features. I’ll also share some of the best places to snag a great deal and tackle common queries about TVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TVs are usually defined by their display technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I bet you’ve come across some of those cryptic acronyms for TV display technologies. They can seem like a bunch of gibberish and it’s hard to decipher what exactly they imply, let alone weigh the pros and cons of each technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But hey, no need to fret. I’m here to unpack these puzzling TV display terms, explain how they function, and shed some light on their respective benefits and drawbacks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s break it down from the oldest to the newest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might be scratching your head, wondering why we’re talking about a TV technology that seems like a dinosaur in today’s world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, the fact is, even though CRT (Cathode-Ray Tube) TVs aren’t produced anymore, there’s still a niche community out there that values them (we’ll dive into this phenomenon shortly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a quick rundown: CRT TVs operate using a vacuum tube, or cathode-ray tube, combined with electron guns which illuminate images on a fluorescent screen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These crafty electron guns fire electrons in a beam that’s steered by magnets to strike and light up the pixels. The picture is painted, frame by frame, line by line, from left to right and top to bottom, through a process known as raster scanning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This all happens in the blink of an eye, literally too fast for the human eye to catch. You’d need a pretty sophisticated video camera, capable of capturing and slowing the footage down to over 100,000 frames per second, to actually see this process in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though TV manufacturers have bid farewell to producing CRT TVs, there’s a surprising surge in demand for them, notably among retro gaming enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s the deal: those nostalgic 8-bit and 16-bit games look sharp and somehow more ‘authentic’ on a CRT TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not convinced? Take a look at this eye-opening TikTok video by @gxssxca that I stumbled upon recently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Chart](\"https:\/\/cleverfixes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Types-of-TV-infographic-0323.jpg\")
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1. Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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