Thinking of upgrading your LCD

Thinking of changing your old TV? Why not upgrade to an LCD TV! This helpful guide will show you what kind of LCD TV you should go for and why, comparing your old TV with an LCD equivalent.

For starters you get a lot more screen for your money - which uses up a lot less space! LCDs are becoming a must have accessory as well as an entertainment system with their stylish designs and crisp picture quality. The difference in size between the tradtional CRT and new LCDs is fantastic so maybe now its time to upgrade!

Replacing your portable TV

The 14" CRT is 37.4cm wide, 35.5cm high and has 34cm of visible screen.
The 15" LCD is 38cm wide, 39.7cm high and has 38cm of visible screen.

CRT depth: 42cm

LCD depth: 18cm (including stand)

Replacing your 21" 4:3 CRT

The 21" CRT is 63cm wide, 46cm high and has 51cm of visible screen.
The 26" LCD is 65.8cm wide, 51.7cm high and has 66cm of visible screen.

29% more visible screen

CRT depth: 48.7cm

LCD depth: 30.9cm (including stand)

Replacing your 28" CRT

The 32" CRT is 80.6cm wide, 49.7cm high and has 66cm of visible screen.
The 26" LCD is 65.8cm wide, 51.7cm high and has 66cm of visible screen.

20% more visible screen

CRT depth: 53cm

LCD depth: 23cm (including stand)

Replacing your 32" CRT

The 21" CRT is 110cm wide, 62.7cm high and has 88cm of visible screen.
The 26" LCD is 99.9cm wide, 74cm high and has 100cm of visible screen.

14% more visible screen

CRT depth: 48.7cm

LCD depth: 30.9cm (including stand)