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What Is Smart TV?

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Smart TV is a Smart TV is a new technological concept in TV that is set to take over the market in the very near future, and it's no wonder that many people want to know what is Smart TV and what its distinctive features are.

Smart TV is designed with the tech savvy consumers in mind; it integrates tv broadcasts, the internet as well as digital contents seamlessly. Simply put, Smart TV allows you to surf the internet, search any contents, stay connected on social media and enjoy a wonderful world of apps - all from the same source! Smart TV certainly redefines the horizons of television that we know right now.

Smart TV has everything all there for you. Your Smart TV has an interface from which you can watch your normal TV channels, access your emails, social websites like Facebook or YouTube, and the rest of the world wide web. It gives a more cinematic experience when surfing the web and has a better definition than current HD television sets.

What Is Smart TV Platforms And Which One To Choose?

Most of the large electrical brands are catching onto this trend and there is already a fairly wide choice of Smart TV to choose from on today's market.

The LG Netcast is one of these; it has some great features including pre-installed apps and the LG TV App Store where you can purchase further apps. It also has a Smart Share.

The Samsung Smart TV Series offer much better resolution than a standard HD television set and has great picture capture. It has a Freeview HD Tuner and Theatre Surround Sound System; you can also store and view your photo collection.

There is also the Panasonic Viera Cast, Phillip Net TV and Sharp Aquos Net + which offer a great viewing that is easy to use. These vary in prices and the top of the range models are generally going for about $2000 onwards.

What Is Smart TV Upgraders?

Instead of purchasing a Smart TV there is also Smart TV upgraders or set top box that you can consider as an alternative. These are similar to that of a freeview or cable TV box and give you the same benefits but will need to be connected via a cable. This gives you the Smart TV interfaces but not necessarily the high definition standard of the new Smart TV on the market.

One to watch out for here is the up and coming Boxee system; this is a cross platform freeware Home Theatre Software application. Released in 2010 this sleek high gloss black cube allows you to access the internet with interface application system. Boxee doesn't allow you to watch or record live TV via cable or satellite signals, however it is still in the early development stages and has only recently been released on the public market.

LG, Samsung and Sanyo also offer a range of Smart TV Upgraders and these start on the market from around $90 and upwards. There's so much to learn about what is Smart TV and the evolving technology is sure to keep everyone excited as it unfolds.

Smart TV Comparison Chart - Popular Models

Smart TV Comparison	Samsung UN55D8000 55 Inch 1080P 240HZ 3D Led HDTV	LG Infinia 47LW6500 47 Inch Cinema 3D 1080P Led HDTV With Smart TV	Vizio XVT3D474SV 47 Inch Full HD 3D Full Array TruLed Lcd HDTV With Internet Apps	Samsung UN55D6500 55 Inch 1080P 120HZ 3D Led TV	LG Infinia 55LW5600 55 Inch Cinema 3D 1080P Led HDTV With Smart TV
Retail Price	$3,500	$1,900	$1,450	$2,600	$2,400
Year Of Launch	2011	2011	2010	2011	2011
Watch 3D Movies	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2D To 3D Conversion	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Internet Apps Platform	Smart TV with Samsung Apps and Web Browser	LG Apps	VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA)	Smart TV with Samsung Apps	LG Apps
Screen Size	54.6 inches	47 inches	47 inches	54.6 inches	55 inches
Screen Type	LED	LED	LED	LED	LED
Screen Resolution	1920 by 1080 pixels	1920 by 1080 pixels	1920 by 1080 pixels	1920 by 1080 pixels	1920 by 1080 pixels
TV Aspect Ratio	16:09	16:09	16:09	16:09	16:09
TV Contrast Ratio	25,000,000:1	7,000,000:1	10,000,000:1	5,000,000:1	5,000,000:1
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	240 Hz	480 Hz	120 Hz	120 Hz
Viewing Angle IN Degree	Not Available	178º / 178º Horizontal / Vertical	178º / 178º Horizontal / Vertical	Not Available	178º / 178º Horizontal / Vertical
Response Time	Not Available	2.6 ms	4 ms	Not Available	2.6 ms
Internet Connection	Built-In WI-FI	WI-FI Ready (adaptor included)	Built-In Dual Band 802.11 & WI-FI	Built-In WI-FI	WI-FI Ready (adaptor included)
TV Composite In	2	2	1	2	2
TV Component In	1	2	1	1	2
HDMI Port Input	4	4	5	4	4
USB Port Input	3	4	3	3	2
TV Dimension (inches)	48.5 by 1.2 x 27.8	44.1 by 1.2 by 26.9	45.3 by 3 by 28.9	49.6 by 1.2 by 28.8	50.9 x 1.2 by 30.9
Warranty	30 days from Amazon 1 Year Manufacturer	30 days from Amazon 1 Year Manufacturer	30 days from Amazon 1 Year Manufacturer	30 days from Amazon 1 Year Manufacturer	30 days from Amazon 1 Year Manufacturer
Overall Ratings	4.1	4.6	4.3	4.5	4.4
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