A television is no longer a simple device for watching shows on, rather it is a complex piece of technology equipment with lots of different specs and features. If you want to purchase a television, these are some terms that you are going to want to understand so you can purchase the right one to fit your needs.

Resolution

The resolution is related to the number of pixels on the screen. Basically, pixels are very small blocks of color that are used to create the image on your screen. The more blocks of color, the better your picture.

The two levels of resolution that are dominating the market right now are 1080p and 4K. 1080 K televisions are also called high-definition televisions (HD TV.) At this point in time, HD TVs are budget-friendly devices.

Currently, you can also get both budget and high-end 4K televisions. They have double the number of lights and colors in the same space that a 1080p television has.

Frame Rate

Another essential term to understand is frame rate. Frame rate is about how often the image on your screen refreshes. The more it refreshes, the more accurate the image is on the screen.

Over time, the acceptable refresh rate has continued to change. It has gone from an acceptable rate being around 30 frames per second (fps) to 60-120 fps. Generally, you will want to go with a 60 or 120 fps refresh rate for your device. This may be something that is hard to visually see but can impact the quality of the image you are looking at.

HDMI

Next, you want to be aware of how many HDMI ports the television has. HDMI stands for high-definition multimedia interface and is the outlet you use to hook up to any modern cable box, streaming device, or gaming device. Generally, the more HDMI ports, the better.

For example, if you have a cable box and two gaming systems, you are going to want to have at least three HDMI ports on your television, so you can leave these things always plugged in, and you don't have to swap cords every time you want to use one of the devices.

When it comes to purchasing a television, there are many terms you are going to want to understand. Three essential terms to start with are resolution, frame rate, and HDMI ports. Understanding these terms will put you on the path to select a high-quality television.

For more information about televisions like the Supersonic 32 in D LED widescreen hdtv, contact your local electronics store.

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