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Types of Televisions - Flatscreen Televisions

Flatscreen televisions are one of the many different types of television that you can choose from when you are buying a new TV. On this page you can find out more about flatscreen televisions and how they work.

To help you decide whether a flatscreen television is the right type of television for you, you’ll find more useful information including hints and tips on what to look for when choosing a flatscreen television on the following pages:

What are Flatscreen Televisions?

The term “flat screen” is often used interchangeably with the term “flat panel”, and this can be confusing when you are looking for a new television.

Technically, “flat screen” refers to a television that uses a picture tube that looks flat rather than curved. This means that your television is less likely to be affected by glare and the images won’t be distorted in the same way that they will be on an older-style curved screen.

Most manufacturers make flat screen televisions, and you can find flat screen plasma, LCD, DLP and even CRT televisions available to buy online.

The term “flat panel”, however, really applies only to the new plasma and LCD television screens that are designed to hang on a wall.

If you are looking for a flat panel television as opposed to a flatscreen TV, then it’s important to check the product description carefully to ensure that it has a plasma or LCD screen and can be wall-mounted.

Further Information

You can learn more about the different models and brands of flatscreen television available in our Brands of Television section and on our Top Models of Flatscreen Television page.

You can find out more about the types of accessory you can buy for your flatscreen television in our Accessories section.

If you want to buy a flatscreen television, go to our Where to Buy pages to find out about some great deals from online suppliers.

If you aren’t sure whether or not a flatscreen television is the best option for you, visit our guide to How to Choose and Buy a Television for some hints and tips on what to look for or our Types of Television section for details of what’s available.

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