Sunday, October 11, 2009

LCD TV Stands - Top Design Tips

By Caroline Diller

Unless you're mounting your latest 42 inch LCD TV on the wall or on the ceiling, you'll require a solid and reliable stand to support it. A lot of TVs come furnished with an appropriate stand, but some require that the stand be purchased separately. If the manufacturer furnishes your 42 inch LCD TV stand, and it meets your needs in terms of styling, you're in grand shape. Because your 42 inch LCD TV could become an integral part of the rooms decorating scheme, though, you may decide to purchase a stand that matches the needs of your viewing habits, your home, and your sense of style. Because a 42 inch LCD TV is reasonably weighty, the most significant requirement is that any stand must handle the weight of your particular 42 inch LCD TV and must provide a stable base in case its bumped or jarred.

For that reason, make sure the stand you purchase meets the unique weight and strength needs of the 42 inch LCD TV you purchased. The owners manual for your 42 inch LCD TV will state all the necessities of a suitable and effective TV stand for that model. There are a few other considerations in addition to strength, though. Lets look at a few other decisions you'll desire to make to ensure you get the maximum enjoyment from your 42 inch LCD TV.

1. If you own a DVD player, utilize a cable converter, have game systems like an Xbox or a PS2, and/or have a home theater system, you may desire your stand to house that equipment as well as support the 42 inch LCD TV itself. Make sure you choose a stand that has shelves or compartments for the equipment you own, or even may some day own.

The largest retailer is of course Wal-Mart and while they have a big selection of television stands they are not always the best quality. Wal-Mart have a tendency to cater to the less expensive lines and they are focused on quantity rather than quality.

3. Check if the stand has integrated cable management. If you're buying a cabinet with a closed back, cable management probably isn't a problem, since you'll have plenty of space to hide cables. If you're paying attention to a pedestal stand or a stand with an open back, make sure there are provisions built in to hide all the cables you may have. If you have a home theater, video gaming system, DVD player, and other components, you'll have many cables running from component to component " make sure the stand gives you ample room to store those cables out of sight. The stand shouldn't just house your 42 inch LCD TV " it should also handle all the cables and components.

If you value your LCD television then you know buying an LCD television stand is a requirement. It not only compliments your entertainment room but it permits you to pile up your collection of media and may add a little spice of decoration in your living room. LCD and plasma TV stands are abundant in stores. Just be sure you go with a brand name and not some low-priced knockoff otherwise you might find your TV on the ground one day.

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