Question#2: What size is your viewing room?
Bigger is always better, right? Not always.
If you're going to sit five feet from the screen, you won't want or need a 60" screen. And conversely, if you'll be 12 feet from your television, a 32" display won't allow you to appreciate the detail that HDTV has to offer.
Over the years, common guidelines have been established to help consumers pick the right size televisions for their viewing environments. Here's how it breaks down:
Distance: 6 feet --- Screen size: 32" to 37"
Distance: 8 feet --- Screen size: 37" to 42"
Distance: 10 feet --- Screen size: 42" to 50"
Distance: 12 feet --- Screen size: 50" to 60"
Distance: 14+ feet --- Screen size: 60"+
We've picked a few sets to recommend in each of these size categories:
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