10-01-2010, 09:13 PM
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A rule of thumb that I use for flat panel sizes is this: TV size times 1.5 and TV size times 2.5. If the viewing distance falls between these two variables, that's the right tv for you.
Example: I want a 36 inch tv
36 x 1.5 = 54 inches or 4.5 feet
36 x 2.5 = 90 inches or 7.5 feet
If the distance you will be sitting or viewing the tv falls between 4.5 and 7.5 feet, a 36 inch flat screen is the right tv for you. If not, either increase or decrease the size of the tv.
The reason for this is the fact that if you sit too close to the tv, you will see every pixel, thus negating the high def quality, and sitting too far away doesn't allow you to enjoy the high def picture.
Example: I want a 36 inch tv
36 x 1.5 = 54 inches or 4.5 feet
36 x 2.5 = 90 inches or 7.5 feet
If the distance you will be sitting or viewing the tv falls between 4.5 and 7.5 feet, a 36 inch flat screen is the right tv for you. If not, either increase or decrease the size of the tv.
The reason for this is the fact that if you sit too close to the tv, you will see every pixel, thus negating the high def quality, and sitting too far away doesn't allow you to enjoy the high def picture.