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Size:
Is bigger better? For High Definition (HD) content, yes.
But remember - the bigger the screen, the further away you need to sit away from it to appreciate the difference.
So bear in mind the limitations of your own living room size.
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Colour:
How good is the screen at processing colour?
Are colours rich and natural?
Pay particular attention to greens and reds: ask to see a sports demo, for example.
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Contrast:
How good is the screen at producing deep blacks and peak whites?
Be careful here, as it's hard to tell in a brightly-lit store. Generally, the higher the contrast ratio, the more convincing the video picture will be.
But again, be careful. Manufacturers measure contrast ratio differently. Ask to see video footage of both dark and light pictures to help make your decision.
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Response speed:
Don't let the salesman show you how beautiful a digital photo looks on the screen - ask to see fast moving images!
For vivid, life-like video without any blurring during fast motion, it's essential that your flat screen can handle fast-moving images.
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Resolution:
In theory, the higher a screen's resolution, the more pixels it has, and the more detailed the pictures will be.
But a high resolution does not guarantee an excellent high definition picture.
It's how the flat screen processes the images, that's important.
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Image processing:
Ask about the flat-screen's image processing engine.
It's enormously significant; even more so than resolution.
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