So you are thinking about purchasing a new television? Have you put any thought into what kind of TV you want? Plasma, LCD, LED? Well before you make that decision, why not take a look at a few of the reasons that LED televisions might be worth the investment over other types of available technology.

1. Lower Power Consumption

If you are looking to invest in an LED TV this year that can provide the penultimate home-theater experience, Samsung just might have you covered. It supports 3D for eye-popping effects, has a 240Hz display that runs as smooth as butter, keeps you from getting in trouble with the MPAA with Netflix support, lets you Tweet to the world from the comfort of your living-room recliner, and features a mammoth 65-inch display. It is the Samsung UN65C8000.

The LED TVs are LCD TVs in that they contain liquid crystal displays, the difference between the two is the way the display screen is lighted. Typical LCD models use fluorescent cathode tubes for lighting, whereas LED models use light emitting diodes. There are variances in the LED lighting design. Some are manufactured with RGB or white backlighting, and some are made with white LED lights around the periphery of the screen and contain a light diffusion panel that spreads the light across the back of the screen.

Whether you prefer an LED TV or a plasma TV, neither is a bad choice. They both feature a quality picture and have some excellent features. The way they are put together has a few differences that could help you select the best choice for you, however.

LED televisions are the newest form of high definition TVs. LED technology allows TVs to be manufactured thinner, lighter, and with more brilliant color. There are two basic forms of LED televisions. The first type is edge-lit LED. Edge-lit LED uses four LED lights in each corner of the TV. This method of backlighting is easier and cheaper to manufacture. Therefore, this method is used in many low-end and mid-range television models.