The popularity of curved TV’s has risen steadily in recent years. With major television manufacturers such as LG and Samsung producing and refining curved TV’s, there are many who insist that the viewing experience is superior and more immersive than flat screen TV’s; this, coupled with the sleek aesthetic of the curvature makes for a unique viewing experience. And there are also some cheap deals that can be found online for them and so do have a good shop around. As they are a very new technology you would think that prices would be sky high, they definitely were but are now quite affordable and so it’s easy to find cheap deals. However, there are some things to consider when buying a curved TV, we have put together this guide for anyone looking to purchase a curved TV, including things to watch out for and things that will improve your viewing experience. The Immersiveness improves with the size of the TV The ‘wraparound’ effect of curved TV’s is caused by curving the image forward, adding more depth to the picture. This gives it a slightly more tangible feel to it that some have compared to 3D viewing. As the size of the TV increases, the curvature and depth increases too, thus improving immersiveness. The field of view changes based on your location The curved effect makes the image appear wider when looking at the TV from somewhere near the centre. This can mean that you are getting a wider field of view than you would from a flat screen of the same size. However, those watching the television from the periphery may find that some of the screen is obscured by the curves, so it’s a double-edged sword. Ideally, the location of the television will be somewhere central to the room you are in, maximising the optimal angles from which the tv can be viewed. The contrast is sharper Because curved screen focus light in the same way a satellite dish strengthens signals, the contrast on a curved television is up to 1.8x sharper than a flat screen. This provides a noticeably better image quality, particularly when watching movies. This works in tandem with the fact that the curved screen fits the roundness of our eyes more comfortably, meaning image quality and sharpness is not lost in the corners of the screen, as mentioned earlier, the effect of this increases with the size. They are cumbersome to mount on walls Though the look of a curved TV is aesthetically pleasing to many, the shape makes them difficult to mount on a wall. If you’re looking for a compact, space-saving TV, the curved TV may not be suitable for you. That being said, the space they take up is not much more than a flat screen of the same size. Reflection can be an issue Though the curvature of the TV itself has little effect on reflectivity, it can –if place in a brightly lit area- stretch out the reflection it creates. That being said, the glossiness of a screen has a far more noticeable effect on reflection than shape, and screen with a more matte colouration to them will be noticeably less reflective. Luckily, with good brightness, colour vibrancy and contrast, you’re unlikely to notice much reflection unless you place the TV next to a window, or your home lighting is placed in such a way that it causes glare.
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