Consumer Council. Issue №62
The world’s leading electronics manufacturers predict a huge demand for “smart” TV (Smart TV), which over the past decade fell by 80% and are now available even to American low-income families. Today, these devices are more like computers, tablets gigantic size than the classic bulky TVs. They are fully adapted to the internet and, if necessary, can replace the computer. “RB” tried to figure out what kind of Smart TV best buy in an apartment, home or office.
To begin to share their own experiences. More than five years, my family was thinking about buying Smart TV, but when I finally decided, then regretted only one thing: it was necessary to do so much before. Briefly touch on the major benefits of buying:
-In the apartment was spacious.
Modern TV can be compared to a large mural painting. You attach it to the wall and get rid of classical bulky TV cabinets. The room becomes much more and you get to make it more comfortable.
By the way, living in Building Americans often recognized on the internet forums, bought a Smart TV for a “new big table” or “sports simulator” that in the former situation just did not fit.
-Electric accounts decreased.
Virtually all “smart” TVs are produced in collaboration with the organizations for the protection of the environment. As a consequence, thin panels use significantly less power than previous generations of TVs. “Smart” technology helps to save up to $ 10 a month for one device. If you live in a house with many rooms, the annual profit can reach $ 1,000.
-Videokontent unlimited.
As is the case with your smartphone, in the Smart TV, you can download countless applications that provide access to information, sports and entertainment publications. So many people do not even connect a cable TV. With Smart TV and the Internet, they do without the traditional “box” from Verizon or Optimum. “Smart” device allows you to buy in seconds what used to be sold only with a subscription to premium channels like HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and so on. N. – Namely, soap operas and shows. So today many Americans better off with Netflix service for $ 7.99 per month than 500 channels for one hundred dollars.
-Glaza maximum protection.
One of the initial tasks was to provide Smart TV American picture crystal clarity. The absence of even a hint of interference and big screens allow viewers to be positioned away from the TV. This is very important as smart phones and office computers make eyes red and tired.
Smart TV before a person feels about the same as in a movie theater. Naturally, the fun increases.
Personally, I like to watch football or mixed martial arts on television is much more comfortable, and American stadiums I’ve been many times, so I know what to compare.
Now let’s talk about how to choose a TV and how it functions should be given special attention.
Enumerate all the features Smart TV – useless, because they are more than a thousand. Part of stickers on packages and packing boxes is for information purposes only.
Tip number 1: buy Samsung.
This recommendation may seem surprising, since the “Tips to consumers’ almost never give preference to one particular brand. However, in the case of the Smart TV is the difference between Samsung and other manufacturers – is colossal. This South Korean company more than a quarter century, conquered the American market and, ultimately, won the television industry.
If you look at independent consumer ratings, it becomes clear that Samsung does not produce bad Smart TV. In the market there are simple and cheap models, there are expensive and “advanced.” However, they all conform to the formula “price / quality».
Under no circumstances do not waste your money on products of little-known companies Insignia, Vizio, SunBrite, RCA, Magnawox and t. N. Some of them, by the way, is going to the United States (California) and costs $ 200 – $ 300 for the largest screen size . However, the image quality and the sound is poor. Remember that stingy always pays twice.
If for any reason you do not want to buy Samsung (though convincingly explain this “protest”, in my opinion, it is impossible), then stop for brands LG, Sony and Panasonic.
Tip number 2: buy a TV with a screen at least 50 inches.
Disputes about the size of Smart TV will never cease in American families. Children and young people are begging to buy the device diagonal 50 – 65 inches (127 – 165 cm.). Adults and older consider this size is too large and uncomfortable.
In reality, one of the most common reasons for returning to the cinema TVs – their size. People buy a 32-inch screen, which seems to them an incredibly large and the house realize that 60-inch would have looked better. In general, Smart TV – a real drug and buy a device with a small (by modern standards) screen only in three cases – you are going to use it instead of a computer monitor in the kitchen or in a small room. Bedroom and living room are best equipped “smart monster.” You will never regret about it.
Tip number 3: the optimal resolution – 1080p.
Today it is the most popular format, which has left behind 720p, but now slowly gives way to a super modern 4K (UHD – Ultra High Definition). Do not chase what’s new and experimental technologies. Today Smart TV with 1080p are cheaper than ever. This device will last you at least 5 – 7 years and during that time no one would dare call it obsolete. 4K spend on when this technology have been pushed out of the market 1080p, will be perfect and inexpensive.
Tip number 4: optimal refresh rate – 240 hertz.
Characteristic Clear Motion Rate (also uses the terms Contrast Ratio / Refresh Rate) is very difficult to describe in simple terms. Roughly speaking, it is the intensity of the flicker of the screen frame. If you recall, the first black-and-white Soviet TV blinks continuously, but the people were so fascinated by the picture of the “drawer” that did not notice. Over time, the blinking became more discreet and today almost disappeared.
240-hertz picture, according to the American ophthalmologists, ideal for the eye. This is especially true when watching action movies and sports games. Therefore, refrain from buying a Smart TV with 60 or 600 Hz (the latter figure is typical for plasma TVs, which are now no one buys because of their poor quality). Ideal – 240. If a TV buy does not work, choose 120. The third option – excluded.
Tip number 5: check the number of ports (Inputs / Outputs).
It is very important what and how many inputs and outputs have a TV and how you intend to use them. I personally, for example, took on as many as five Smart TV HDMI-out: for a game console, the player Blu-Ray, computer, cable box and camera. I knew that theoretically can buy a special adapter-splitter ports, but would love to all plugs directly into the TV. So, in the end, it turned out. In general, pre-estimate, how often you will need the ports USB, Component Video, HDMI, Digital Optical Audio, Analog Audio, Ethernet Port, Headphone Jack, and so on. N.
Finally a few words about the cost of Smart TV. In 2005, we described a “perfect TV” would be worth at least $ 5,000. Today it can be purchased for $ 1,000 – $ 1,200. Price – funny, when you consider that the average American spends in front of the TV world’s most popular device – 5:00 daily. Therefore, to save on your TV no less absurd than a mattress or pillow that ensure strong and healthy sleep.
The only alternative to Smart TV, in my opinion, today can only be a complete absence of the TV. In my circle of friends there are some people who live without this device and I am truly proud of them. They look less at the screen “zomboyaschika” (the term was originally used on Russian TV channels, however, and to the modern American television no less relevant), but no longer read, walk, play sports and enjoy living human communication.
Vadim Dymarsky
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