When an appliance, like a television, gets smaller, a whole new set of uses is created for it. Imagine how you can use an 8″ portable LCD unit. It’s TV entertainment no matter where you are! It gives you the flexibility to watch your favorite shows anywhere! Whether you’re at home, having a picnic in the park, in a coffee shop, you can turn on a portable TV and start watching.
That’s the ultimate in entertainment and convenience in one package.
However, if you are not one of those who like to go out a lot, a small LCD TV, of those that range from 15 to 24 inches, may be the best option for you. I could easily figure out where to put those little LCD screens. You can put one in the living room, kitchen, or dining room so you can watch TV when you’re in any of those rooms. You could put one inside a mini-library so you can have a TV background when you’re studying or doing some research.
Don’t be fooled by its small size. A small LCD TV can still be the centerpiece of your home entertainment system, especially if you have a small space. You can conveniently hook it up with a DVD player and of course it has connections for your home theater for great sound. With a small LCD TV, it means that there is no such thing as limited space.
One more technical advantage of an LCD screen television is the reduction or even the total absence of glare emanating from the screen. It can be attributed to the matte finish of the screen, which is different than typical CRT TVs and Plasma TVs that are made of glass. What this means is that you can place your LCD TV in a room with plenty of sunlight.
Disadvantages of Small or Portable LCD TVs
Some LCD TVs, especially cheap ones, exhibit some form of motion blur. It occurs when the movement of images projected on the LCD screen is too fast to render, resulting in what appears to be blurring. This effect is eliminated or at least reduced in higher quality LCD TV units.
Another disadvantage is the viewing angle. An LCD TV looks best when it’s right in front of it. The quality of the image or display decreases as you move away from the center.
And of course LCD TVs don’t come cheap. It is priceless compared to regular television units. It could be said that there are many cheaper brands, even no-name units. Never be fooled by those LCD TVs. The build and image quality is consistently worse, and they often come with very limited warranties. Trust me, those units don’t last long.
Compact LCD TV units are good for certain situations, but may not be as good in others as well. They are ideal for homes with small spaces and for those who are mobile and want TV entertainment on the go. They can be a bit frustrating for those who prefer big screens and tire easily with small images. It is recommended that you first assess your needs if you want to make use of compact LCD screen televisions.