When it comes to deciding on a projection or TV screen, the first thing to think about is the kind of screen you want or even may need. If the room where you are going to set up your home movie theater is a big one, then you will have to have a home theater projection screen or maybe you just want to go down that route anyway.
I, personally, like the idea of having a drop-down screen, but sometimes you have to have one even in a modestly-sized home movie theater. It would convert your living room into a home movie theater. Imagine: you recline in your chair; click the remote and a screen drops down; click another remote and the lights dim; click another one and the film commences!
However, if you prefer a television screen, then you might be considering buying a new one. They say that a 27 inch screen is big enough, but I do not think it is. I think you need 48-60 inches, but then I’m a baby-boomer and my eyes are definitely not what they were.
If you are purchasing a new TV for your home movie theater, I think you should get the latest model. HDTV is upon us and since February 2009 the USA has been committed to High Definition. So, I would ensure that your new television is able to receive it. Then I suggest that the new home movie theater screen is a flat one in order to reduce the annoying glare that could ruin your experience, which could be another reason for opting for a projection screen.
Finally, you should ensure that your new TV has enough input and output sockets for the peripheral equipment you have in mind and you’re done. Therefore, to summarize, I recommend you choose:
At minimum a 27 inch screen
A flat screen
HDTV compatibility
Sufficient input and output sockets
Satellite compliant
I recommend satellite compatibility because it is probably the future or near future at least. If you get a satellite TV connection you will have access to HDTV downloads which you can watch whenever you like.
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