The look and shape of television have changed drastically ever since the launch of the black and white television. Ever since then, the role of technology has been evident in the transformation of televisions.
In the same context, let’s have a look at some of the biggest developments in TV technology.
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CRT TV
Anyone who has purchased a TV between the 1960s and 2000s must have got a color television or a cathode ray tube (CRT) set. The CRT technology dominated for close to three-quarters of a century. The first CRT made its way into the world market in the 1930s, and it was 2007 when the sales of the LCD units tool over them.
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LCD and Plasma
In the 2000s, a TV buyer had to choose between two flat variants technologies in the form of LCD and Plasma. LCD TV sets included backlight, which shines via a polarizing filter and color liquid colored crystal cells. On the other hand, Plasma screens comprised of thousands of cells between glass panels. Plasma sets had better black levels, viewing angles, contrast and high refresh rate for blur-free images. Nonetheless, they are less energy efficient than LCD. They were overtaken in popularity by LCD and LED technologies.
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HD TV
High definition television or HD is up to 5 times better than standard definition resolution either 1280 x 720 pixels or 1920 x 1080 pixels. An HD TV was sharper, colorful and detailed with higher resolution. The advent of HD TV stormed the market and people started buying a set that was compatible with it.
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LED TV
In the year 2010, LED screens came and conquered the TV world. The technology was similar to LCD, but it was using tiny LEDs as the backlight instead of the conventional CCFL lamps. Ever since then, LED televisions have been a major success in the Indian market and elsewhere. What’s more, the competition between many established and new brands helped a customer pay lower for an LED set.
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Smart TVs
Television with the tag ‘Smart TV’ contains built-in internet connectivity. As a result, it helped a customer connect to a router via a cable or Wi-Fi dongle to be online. Nowadays, Smart TVs are a rage in the market due to the increased penetration of the internet all over. Now, people love to access or stream web content and show right on their large TV screens and have an enriching viewing experience. Even television manufacturers now come with dedicated Netflix or Amazon Prime buttons on their remotes. As a result, the viewer can press it and start accessing internet content quickly.
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OLED and QLED
The full form of OLED is the Organic Light Emitting Diodes. Unlike an LED or LCD TV needing a backlight, the carbon film inside the OLED TVs’ panel emits own light. On the other hand, QLED stands for Quantum Dot LED displays. Quantum dots are tiny particles that are nanometer in size and sits within the displays. They are designed in such a way to emit brighter and vibrant colors.
Currently, OLED TV technology is being used extensively by LG, whereas Samsung is pushing for QLED technology.
The television industry was also impacted by Ultra HD or 4K technology, and you can see them in today’s high definition television.
Some of the ways technology impacted the looks and size of televisions from beginning to now is now enlisted. If you are looking to buy a quality TV, then here is a list that will help you decide quickly.
Best TV models that you can buy these days
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Haier 32 Inch HD Ready LED TV
The Haier 32 Inch HD Ready LED TV can let you enjoy sharper and vibrant colors and images with less blurring issues. Have a look at its features:
- 32 inch HD Ready 1366 x 768 pixels screen
- 16 W speaker output
- 60 Hz refresh rate
- 2 HDMI ports
- 2 USB ports
The price of this Haier TV in India is around Rs.13,000.
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Lloyd 24 Inch Full HD LED TV
Switching to a Full HD TV is easier if you can opt for the Lloyd 24 Inch Full HD LED TV as it is laced with many features. Have a look:
- 24 inch Full HD with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen
- 10 W speaker output
- 60 Hz refresh rate
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x USB port
This Lloyd TV is priced affordably in India at around Rs.11,000.
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LG 32 Inch HD Ready LED Smart TV 2018 Edition
If you wanted to access or steam web content on your TV screen, then the LG 32 Inch HD Ready LED Smart TV 2018 Edition may be the right choice for you. Some of the key highlights of this TV are:
- 32 inch HD Ready 1366 x 768 pixels screen
- 20 W speaker output
- 60 Hz refresh rate
- 3 HDMI ports
- 2 USB ports
- Smart TV – enjoy internet content on your TV screen
You can own this LG TV at a price of around Rs.24,000 in India.
If you are ready to bring home the latest technology LG TV or others but without poking a hole in your wallet, then there is a way out.
You can avail of the No Cost EMI facility of Bajaj Finserv EMI Network to spread the TV cost over a tenor and pay only exact EMI and nothing extra.
As a result, it can help you enjoy savings compared to other payment systems in India.
