We’ve all been there _ you’re standing in the electronics store looking at a wall of TVs, all tuned to the same channel, and they all pretty much look the same. So many TV sets, so little time,so hard to choose. So you pick the one on sale and leave, happy that you got “a deal.” Been there, done that. But no more. Now we’re more educated. We KNOW that those TV sets are all misconfigured to appear a certain way in the bright lights of an electronics show floor.

We know to check how many digital interfaces the box has, and how deep the chassis is, and how . . .well, lots of “hows.” Choosing the right HDTV for you is not the easiest thing to do. Heck, we still argue with each other about which HDTVs have the best bang for the buck. It’s going to depend on what you are trying to do, how much money you have, and what other A/V gear you have or intend to buy. We’re going to walk you through a veritable Buyer’s Guide to HDTVs _ what to look for when shopping for just the right HDTV set for you.

You can have too much HDTV (believe it or not) and the wrong type of TV for your intended use. Before you plunk down a lot of money on your well-earned HDTV surprise, make sure you’re the best- informed buyer out there. Read on.When you’re trying to pick out the right HDTV for your needs, the available products break down into three major product groups, distinguished from each other by their display technology and cabinet type.

By comparing display technology and cabinet type to your needs, you can easily rule out a whole bunch of different TVs, and home in on the likely best ones for you. HDTVs come in all sorts of different sizes and shapes. Some are flat-panels that you can hang on the wall; others are projection systems much like what you’d find in a movie theater. And, of course, there are HDTVs based on tubes that look just the way TVs have for decades (only with a better picture).

Each form of HDTV has some advantages and disadvantages.Here we want to give you just a quick overview to help you on your way. Skip ahead if you need the details and supporting information.

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