Comments on: HDTV Screen Size & Viewing Distance

By: BestHDTVScreen.com

BestHDTVScreen.com — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:49:19 +0000

- You can find the best models on the homepage on the left column, and also links to the best models by size on the center column.
- You can figure that out from the distance table above. It doesn’t matter what size the room is, but what distance is between you and the TV.

By: alayham

alayham — Sat, 01 May 2010 10:59:22 +0000

Hi :

I’m planning to purchase new LCD TV and i need your recommendation for the following :

- The best 40″ LCD TV available in the market today ( Not LED )
- The size of LCD i should go for , the room space i have ( 5 *4 sq M) .

By: BestHDTVScreen.com

BestHDTVScreen.com — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:01:58 +0000

@Paul G: I pretty sure that in 5-10 years, 3D technology will advance a lot, and I am not sure if current 3D TVs will work with the future 3D content. That being said, your best bet is indeed to buy the best TV that you can find right now. So yeah, do get a high-end 3D TV, it’s not like you’re trading performance in other areas for the 3D support. They are excellent overall.

By: Paul G

Paul G — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:33:57 +0000

I thought Direct tv was coming out with 3 or 4 channels of 3d. What i really want is the best pic possible. Yhe high end tvs. wont most of them be 3ds? My tv is getting old. Time for a new one. I need the best teck I can get. Last tv I hope to buy For 5 to 10 years. Thats why I was thinking 3d. The way my old set is acting. not a lot of time left. Thanks Paul G

By: BestHDTVScreen.com

BestHDTVScreen.com — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:24:01 +0000

3D TV – a lot of hype in my opinion. Maybe at some point the technology will evolve so you don’t need glasses and content will be available in 3D (not just on Blu-Ray). For not TV broadcasts are 1080i at most (not even 1080p). The bandwidth requirements for 1080p (not to mention 1080p 3D) are huge and you won’t see cable or satellite providers offering 3D content anytime soon.

I don’t know anything about the black levels problem being fixed or not. I know they decrease in depth in time on some series from 2009, but nothing about the 2010 models.

By: Paul G

Paul G — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:14:40 +0000

Your right about tv distance, at 15 to 17 ft in a store yesterday I was looking at a 55in at 16 ft. looked small! hope 65 in will work. Setting up a theater room. I might get a mount to extend it a couple ft. What do you think about the new 3d tvs? Thinking about the new Panasonic. I hope the black level prob is fixed. Do you have info? Thanks Paul G

By: BestHDTVScreen.com

BestHDTVScreen.com — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:29:42 +0000

No danger. If you sit too close, it might be uncomfortable, however. Also, sitting too close might allow you to see the actual pixels that the screen is made of, hence the image will look pixelated. You would have to sit closer than 5-6 feet for that to happen (when watching HDTV content).
There is a minimum (and most importantly, an optimal) distance. If you consult the table you will see that the optimal viewing distances vary with each type of content (1080p/i,720p,480i/p).

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:29:36 +0000

Hi:
I will be getting a 55″ HDTV as a gift.
Is there any danger of being too close to the TV with my eyes?
Is there a minimum distance I should have between the seating area
and the HDTV?

By: BestHDTVScreen.com

BestHDTVScreen.com — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:20:52 +0000

@Paul G: You don’t need a 720p. It’s more like 720p is enough if you watch from that distance and you get a 58 inch TV. However, there are no 58 inch 720p models, anyway. If you have the money, consider a 65 inch model. You’re sitting quite far and the bigger the screen, the better.

By: Paul G

Paul G — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:23:31 +0000

Thinking about a 58in panny 1080p. I will be sitting 17 feet from tv would this be a good choice? Also thinking about a 3d model.I am confused when looking at viewing distance calcations looks like i need a 720p. Thanks Paul G