LCD TV Resources

LCD TVs have given the concept of entertainment a whole new look. Known for their spotless rendition of pictures and eye-catching blacks and whites, these flat-screen televisions are fast evolving into forms that convert our living rooms to mini-cinemas. Here we present to you a copious supply of resources about LCD TVs from all across the wold wide web. The aim is to provide you an all-inclusive reservoir of information at one place. We hope that your experience will be rewarding.

LCD TV Manufacturers

Samsung Headquartered in Seoul, the largest city of The Republic of Korea, Samsung Electronics is currently (as of 2009) the largest electronics company in the world. Known for their record-breaking sales figures, Samsung has always been ‘The People’s favourite’. Visit Samsung Support

Sony Sony Corporation is a renowned media conglomerate having the most interesting range of LCD TVs by far. Sony is known for it’s eco-friendly TVs that consume very less energy and internet TVs that make it possible for you to access YouTube, Facebook and much more from the comfort of your living room couch. Visit Sony Support

Philips Philips is a multinational Dutch electronics corporation that is known for its efficient people-centric solutions. As of now, no brand has come out with LCD TVs to outdo the elegance and class of those of Philips. This electronics giant has blended its design métier very smoothly with it’s technological prowess and is definitely, ‘The favourite of the critics’. Visit Philips Support

Sharp A long way now from their “Ever-Sharp” mechanical pencils, Sharp has always stuck to it’s creed of “Sincerity and Creativity”. Sharp has brought LED TVs closer to the common man, with their affordable yet dependable Full Screen LED Backlight TVs. Sharp can be called ‘The Affordable Innovator’. Visit Sharp Support

LG As the second-largest TV manufacturer in the world, LG Electronics is all about technological innovation, green initiatives and stylish designs. LG’s philosophy, “Great Company, Great People” very well sums up what its all about. LG has a wide range of LCD and LED TVs lined up, all of which are a fine balance of great designs and exciting features. LG can be termed as ‘The Lofty Giant of intelligence and functionality’. Visit LG Support

Toshiba The mention of Toshiba brings affordability into the picture. Their range of REGZA LCD TVs are affordable, but do not compromise on the picture quality one bit. Providing ‘The best in home entertainment’ has always been Toshiba’s motive and the Japanese electronics giant lives up to it. Toshiba is the ‘Dependable and Affordable telly maker’ in our crew of TV manufacturers. Visit Toshiba Support

Panasonic Having been around in the industry since 1918, Panasonic has been making quality LCD TVs for quite a long time. The Panasonic VIERA LCD Televisions are well-known for their networking functions as well as Eco friendly features. Panasonic can be termed ‘The Proficient Performer’. Visit Panasonic Support

Twitter Updates

Keep yourself updated with everything hot and happening in the industry using social networking and microblogging site, Twitter.

• Samsung on Twitter – Samsung’s Twitter Page is a platform for Samsung’s fans and customers to communicate.
• Sony on Twitter – In Sony’s official Twitter page you can keep yourself updated on electronics, PlayStation, pictures and music news.
• LG on Twitter – LG’s Twitter updates can be utilised to take a peek in to the electronics giant’s everyday happenings.
• Toshiba on Twitter – Be updated with Toshiba’s latest launches, accomplishments, plans for the future or anything exciting in the Toshiba world.

Forums:

Is that 52 incher worth investing in? My new LED TV seems to have some kind of a ghosting effect at the corners. Any idea why? Is it true that that latest LCD TV in the market is haunted by the ghost of Dersingham? All kinds of discussions – crazy and serious about televisions can be found in the forums given below.

• AVForums – Free to use AVForums is a dedicated audio visual discussion forum in the UK.
• High Def Forum – Having over 130,000 members and 900,000 posts, High Def Forum specialises in High Definition Technology.
• What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision – As a leading home entertainment community, What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision has a forum where you can speak your mind and also hear what the experts have to say.
• CNET – At CNET’s televisions forum, you can ask away your doubts regarding televisions directly to experts.

LCD TV Wall Mount Brackets and Stands

A wall-mounted LCD TV can turn even the most dingy, life-less living room in to one that’s akin to that of Warren Buffet’s. Well, at least a little bit. Picking the right type of wall mount, be it flat, tilting or Cantilever is very important, for it’s the proper positioning of a TV that completes the entertainment experience. Here are some TV wall bracket vendors, which let you pick wall mounts according to the manufacturer, screen size, model number and VESA size.

• Mount Right
• Brackets RUS
• TV Brackets4u
• 123brackets
• Stands and Mounts
• DekoMount

If you’re lucky to have a spacious enough living room fit to house a fancy stand, here are a few vendors specialising in LCD TV stands of all shapes and sizes

• TV Stands UK
• PictureHouseCabinets
• Home Cinema Stands
• Stand & Deliver
• Stand Land

LCD TV Cleaning Kits

Cleaning kits for LCD TVs consist of microfibre cleaning cloths and a cleaning solution designed specifically for LCD screens. By making use of these ready-made cleaning solutions for flat-screen TVs, you can take on smudgy finger prints dauntlessly.

• Purosol – Purosol cleaning solutions are made from organic plant extracts and are 100% Biodegradable.
• CleanSafe – CleanSafe liquid products are all alcohol and solvent free. They are non-toxic and are non-polluting as well.
• Cleaner Systems – Specialist IT & computer cleaning products and services, Cleaner Systems offer a wide range of high quality cleaning kits.
• TV clean – TV Clean provides a Hi –Tech cleaning package that promises to permanently remove dust particles and leave your TV ‘pixel perfect’.

LCD TV Connection Cables

Here are some premier cable suppliers in the UK that house a wide selection of HDMI, Ethernet, VGA, Scart, DVI, Displayport, Audio and Video cables.

• Cable Trader
• TV Cables
• UK HDMI
• Cabling4Less

Interesting Reads

Television: technology and cultural form By Raymond Williams – Published way back in 1974, Television: technology and cultural form talks about the author’s analysis of the history of television, its various practices, programs and future prospects. Williams’ predictions are interestingly prescient, the book is gleams with his in-depth research, more so due to his absorbing style.

HDTV and the Transition to Digital Broadcasting By Philip J. Cianci – The author describes digital television technology is terms that are easy to follow even by a non-technical reader. With the aim to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical personnel, this book gives the reader working knowledge of digital television technology, HDTV broadcasting including HD production & distribution and future trends in the industry.

Liquid crystals: nature’s delicate phase of matter By Peter J. Collings – A fully illustrated book that takes the reader deep in to the science behind liquid crystals, right from their discovery, history of research, biological significance and applications. Why do liquid crystals exist? Why are they in the state that are in? Peter Collings answers these questions and more. Must read for students and researchers.

Electronics buying guide winter 2009 – Buying guides are always interesting; and this one here is one useful buy, for it’s so full of shopping suggestions and buying tips. Prices of electronic gadgets such as TVs, home theater systems, computers, digital cameras and more are given in detail. A must read for any gadget geek.

Newnes Guide to Television & Video Technology By Eugene Trundle – A must-read for servicing students and professionals alike, Newnes Guide to Television & Video Technology is a refreshing peek in to the world of television technology and the digital revolution. Eugene’s style is easy to follow, which makes it all the more easy to understand the technical info.

Dictionary of video and television technology By Keith Jack, Vladimir Tsatsulin – Promising to be a standard television technology reference, this dictionary gives  thorough definitions and meanings of global video and TV technology terminology along with international video standards, data compression, encoding/decoding and more. Both Keith Jack and Vladimir Tsatsulin are experienced engineers, so you can rely on this reference with your eyes closed.

You can also visit these sites for more information on the latest developments:

• Wikipedia – The free web-based encyclopedia that has over 3.2 million articles in English written by volunteers around the globe. Wikipedia has almost 68 million monthly (as of January 2010) visitors who can edit most of the articles, add citations or cross-references, which might be reviewed later on.

• PopSci – Aiming to be the ‘First stop for what’s new and what’s next’, PopSci is an initiative of Popular Science where you can find information on science and technology, up-to-the-minute tech news, new innovations and more.

• New Scientist -  Launched in 1996, New Scientist online has everything from amazing facts, blogs, in-depth technical articles, videos and news.

• MadSci – MadSci is a laboratory that never sleeps! You can ask away the questions that you always wanted to and get answers from a whole bunch of ingenious scientists!

• About.com – About is an all-inclusive source of information on a wide variety of topics. At their Home Theatre section, you can find product reviews, flat-screen TV wall-mounting tips, latest launches and much much more.

• HowStuffWorks – HowStuffWorks gives you an insight in to the working of several things under the sun, with clear illustrations and videos. The website explains complex concepts in simple terms and is at present one of the most used how-to websites in the world.

• Become UK – For price comparison, online consumer reviews, detailed product specifications, buying guides and product ratings for a convenient online shopping experience.

• CNET – Visit CNET UK’s television section for reviews on the latest products in the industry, buying advice, user reviews and more.

News

• Sony Press Centre – Up to the minute news and Sony UK & Ireland press releases. There also is a media library where you can find lifestyle and high-resolution product images.

• Samsung News & Alerts – Latest Samsung news, alerts and tips on products.

• Philips’ Latest News – A peek into the Dutch electronic giant’s important happening’s and product launches.

• Sharp Press Centre – Hot news about Sharp and Sharp products. At Sharp’s Press Centre, you can also find an image library and awards.

• Toshiba Press Center – Learn about Toshiba’s latest launches, product info and other industry tidings.

• Panasonic’s Latest News -  Panasonic’s latest launches, achievements, new initiatives and more.

• Wired News – This is an online technology news website that also features technological blogs, articles from Wired magazine and more.

• All Things D – Unique in its own way, All Things D focuses on news, technology-based opinions and analysis by an experienced team of authors presented in a format that’s a cross between newspaper columns and blogs.

Interesting Videos

How to calibrate your LCD TV? How to improve the picture quality on your LCD TV? How to repair your LCD TV at home? These videos have all the answers.