Saturday, December 31, 2011

Where To Put Your Plasma Television

!±8± Where To Put Your Plasma Television

One of the big advantages of the sexy new plasma television sets is their ability to be mounted or placed just about anywhere, therefore opening up limitless possibilities for making your decor a smashing success or an unmitigated disaster.

To add to your stress level there are many technical aspects to consider that are indeed quite "technical". However there are a few simple guidelines that will help you save your sanity (and for God's sake don't leave the decisions up to your 15 year old teenager)

"Do most of your family members, friends or freeloaders like to sit in the first few rows, middle rows or at the back of a movie theater?"

Size does matter

Due to the society of greed and avarice in which we live, people want to buy the absolutely most gigantic TV they can afford. This is great if you live in a Hefner size Mansion but not so great in a tiny yurt. Size does matter - but it is the room size that is important. If you to sit too close to a large screen the pixels will appear as an attacking force and "Braveheart" will suddenly be a bit too intense. Sit too far away and your eyes will no longer be able to resolve all the picture detail, leading to much confusion as to which Bond this one is. So when you are tackling this question remember the following handy equation:

* The nearest TV viewing distance should be twice the width of the screen size. (ie cuddly loveseat)

* The furthest distance should be no more than five times the width of your screen. (ie huge man-eating sectional)

It's also valuable to use greatly researched personality types in making your decision. Do most of your family members, friends or freeloaders like to sit in the first few rows, middle rows or at the back of a movie theatre? Of course once you offer them free bevies they won't care where the TV is.

Above & Beyond

The next great debate is how high should you place or hang your plasma tv. If you "Hang'em High" (apologies to Clint) you could risk lawsuits from your friends because of neck strain injuries caused while watching a 3 hour epic. The height standard for televisions used to be eye level (while sitting in your favorites chair) but there now seems to be varying opinions for many reasons.

If you want your TV to be the central focus of the room and you already have your large fireplace as the central focus....guess what - one option. This brings up the afore mentioned neck strains. 30 degrees is an acceptable maximum angle for looking up at the center of the TV. Having said that don't run out and buy a protractor yet.

Many people also treat their great rooms as Grand Central Station with family constantly coming and going and the TV constantly on with their favorite anchor telling them of the latest political debacle. In this case the over fire option makes perfect sense as these folks will likely be standing. Heed must be given to temperature however as nothing says home cooking like a melting plasma. Here's the drill:

Take a thermometer and stick it to the wall above the mantel in the place where the plasma TV will live. Grab the marshmallows, build a fire and let the sucker roar for half and hour. Now get up, put down your drink, stride confidently over and check the thermometer. If the temperature is above 90 degrees F (that's 30 degrees Celsius for those above the 49th parallel) then your TV will definitely be part of the evening's menu. One thing to add - this only applies if the TV is on during the flaming process. If you promise, without fingers crossed, to never have the TV on during fires then you obviously don't live where I do and you'd be fine to hang it there.

Component Cramming

Keep in mind that those pesky components (dvd player, cable box, vcr - just kidding - surround sound system, etc.) must go somewhere. It's just not right to have to go into the kitchen cupboards in order to watch things blow up frame by frame. Also beware of just using those built-in speakers as your only source for audio. It's quite disturbing to sit down to "Walk the Line" and hear Peewee Herman come out of the speakers. Never fear - the answer lies ahead....

So the obvious answer here is hanging the TV on a wall above (or placing it on top of) a cabinet or stand in which the components can nestle. Oh I know what you're thinking - how boring and mundane and just like the Robertsons across the street. Did you know both the Robertsons have PHd's? This option might take up some space in the room in which we love to impress others, but it does give you the most options in hiding those beastly boxes.

*** One of those wonderful options is that now you are not stuck only considering a plasma TV and can open your mind to the possibility of an LCD TV (they are a bit thicker and can't hang on the wall, but sit nice and calmly on any sturdy well-built cabinet) For more details on LCD's speak with that nice young man at that electronic store at the Plaza.
Optional Options

You have an empty corner. You say "I think it would be really great to cram the TV in that empty corner over there." Fine. Go for it. But remember fellow videophile that you don't get the benefits of the thin screen (as opposed to flat, which is simply flat and could still be 3 ft deep) as your angles will take up almost the same space as the old behemoth you're replacing. If you don't believe me take a moment and get that protractor, or just spend a bit more time around pool halls. Tis also much more difficult to hang it in the corner, wouldn't we agree? I await clever emails to tell me how wrong I am.

I have witnessed a few other options. There is a sleek and clever rotating stand that can be raised and lowered and rotated 360 degrees - just remember you'll need a chair with wheels in case it starts to malfunction.

There's also hydraulics, meaning the TV appears magically from a cabinet like Chris Angel and disappears again with the push of a button when you tire of it. If you can afford either of these options please let me know what you do for a living as I would like to have your job.

So to review: Base the TV size on the room size; Base the TV placement on your dearly beloved's viewing habits and let's not lose any more sleep on this one. How will you know who deserves the Oscars if you don't start getting through those DVDs?


Where To Put Your Plasma Television

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Saturday, December 3, 2011

South Shore Furniture, Vintage Collection, TV Stand, Classic Cherry

!±8±South Shore Furniture, Vintage Collection, TV Stand, Classic Cherry

Brand : South Shore Furniture
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Price : $125.00
Post Date : Dec 03, 2011 12:03:10
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4368600 South Shore TV Stand, Vintage collection, Traditional, Classic Cherry. This retro-inspired TV stand is a perfect addition to any room. Its Classic Cherry colour adds elegance and function with lots of storage space.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Cheap TV Stands - Factors To Consider When Choosing Affordable TV Stands

!±8± Cheap TV Stands - Factors To Consider When Choosing Affordable TV Stands

Choosing cheap TV stands doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice quality and style even if it is just the cheapest LCD TV. There are a lot of affordable TV stands that offer strength and durability for its purpose.

Even if you are choosing something cheap, there are still some factors that you have to consider in your purchase.

1. Your budget. If you have just purchased a big screen TV, you may be left with a budget not enough for those elaborate TV stands. In this case, you can always shop around for cheap TV stands that will fit what is left of your budget.

2. TV size. The size of your TV will determine the size of the stand for TV that you want to purchase. You don't want to choose a stand that is much smaller in size than your TV. There is a possibility that it may collapse as the weight of the TV may be heavier than the stand. So it is always best to get some measurements before setting off for a purchase. You may opt to buy big screen TV stands for wider tv units.

3. Material. Choose a material that will fit your other furnishings at home. If the rest of your furniture is made of wood, then go for a wooden stand. If most of your furniture is of steel, then choose a stand made of steel. Remember that your choice of material may have a bearing on the price of the stand for TV you choose.

4. Design. There are television stands that are designed for a specific place in your home such as a corner TV stand, center television stand or wall mounted television stands. There is always a particular stand for the design you want. If you want to maximize some space in your room then you can opt for a wall mounted TV stand. However, if you want it to stay at the center of the wall then you can choose a straight unit. Again each design can make a difference in pricing. If you own laptop to TV cables you must also consider to have a television stand for this type of television.

The right stand for you is always easy to find when you know your budget, when you have the right size and when you know what material you need. Starts by looking into these factors then compare the prices from several units that could match your requirements. You could always find some cheap TV stands that have quality features to fit your home. You can also start looking through online stores as they have a wide selection for you to choose from.


Cheap TV Stands - Factors To Consider When Choosing Affordable TV Stands

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Winsome Wood Hailey Small TV Stand

!±8± Winsome Wood Hailey Small TV Stand

Brand : Winsome Wood | Rate : | Price : $79.00
Post Date : Nov 20, 2011 02:27:35 | Usually ships in 24 hours

From Winsome Wood's new Hailey line of modular furniture this 19" table with 2 open storage shelves in Espresso finish is designed to stand alone or be paired with other pieces from this collection.to create and entertainment/display set

  • Modern small TV stand from Hailey media and storage furniture collection
  • Made of solid wood with stylish Espresso finish
  • Simple, clean-lined design with 2 open shelves
  • Ready to assemble with included tools
  • Measures 19 inches square by 24 inches high

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