CLICK to read article on Yahoo! Shopping"A new HDTV is a big investment and a point of pride. But making that investment can feel daunting, and pride can get in the way of good sense. Too often HDTV buyers spring for a big TV with the latest and greatest specs without really knowing exactly what they're paying for or if it's worthwhile. Below, you'll find some of the most common and costly traps to avoid while you're shopping for an HDTV.
The Size Trap
A huge TV will make your friends drool with envy, but don't overdo it. If a TV is too big for a room and you're forced to sit too close to a colossal screen, the picture won't look as sharp as it should, and you could end up with a serious headache from the eye strain. The distance between the TV and your eyeballs should be 1.5 to 2.5 times the size of the screen. And don't forget to account for the space you'll need in your car for the ride back from the store.
The Showroom Trap
Don't fall for the sales gimmicks that have no bearing on real-world performance. For example, Sharp has displays set up in some stores to sell their Quattron-series TVs. The display implores users to look through a magnifying glass to examine the extra color (yellow) built into each pixel. It's definitely there, and it does affect the picture (yellows look more vibrant), but you'd never look at your TV through a magnifying glass in your living room, so why would it matter in the showroom?
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