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Once you've decided that HDTV is for you, which display do you choose? What programming do you want? How do you put the audio, equipment, and the video all together?

Budget, viewing distance, form and content provider all play a role in deciding which display is right for you. Take a look at the matrix below to help you quickly and simply compare the display technology products available to you.

CRT

Price Size Range Wall Mountable Viewing Angle Contrast Ratio & Black Level Key Features
$ 30" No 170° Excellent Best picture quality for non hd signals; lower-cost technologies; size limited to 40" bv of weight of glass tube

LCD

Price Size Range Wall Mountable Viewing Angle Contrast Ratio & Black Level Key Features
$$$$ 15" - 55" Yes - Dependent on model 178° - Industry's widest viewing angle Good - Somewhat limited Proven technology, consistent picture quality.

Microdisplay

Price Size Range Wall Mountable Viewing Angle Contrast Ratio & Black Level Key Features
$$ 44" - 71" No 150° Very Good more expensive than CRT, but not as expensive as LCD and Plasma; supports over 16 million hues on HDTV, Good Choice in a bright room, Good combination of value and performance

Plasma

Price Size Range Wall Mountable Viewing Angle Contrast Ratio & Black Level Key Features
$$$ 32" - 61" Yes 160° Very Good Sleek and Thin, best color saturation, accuracy and vibrancy
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