If you find yourself waiting for Black Friday to buy a TV, you’re not alone. These are some basics we think you should know before spending any money prior to the biggest shopping day of the year.

 

Remember, even if you don’t live in a household where you watch a lot of TV, when you need your TV, you’ll be glad to have it. Every year in North America, more than 10 percent of the population buys a new flat-screen in the weeks leading up to February’s Super Bowl. Despite this, the best deals on high-definition flat-screens tend to come in November with Black Friday. Be it small, medium sized, or large; or 720p, 1080p, or 4K, there are deals on everything top to bottom worth considering this Black Friday if you’re in the market.

 

1080p is still the preferred video resolution in 2018

 

The most preferred resolution for computer monitors, projector video quality, and TVs, especially if it’s a screen larger than thirty-five inches, is 1080p. Settling for anything less, you’ll notice degradation of detail and loss of quality. That said, 720p is also high quality and can capture significant detail. If you’re shopping solely for a 4K TV, know that in order to achieve 4K video quality, one must have not only screen capabilities but the right mix of cables, receivers, and home theater elements. For many households, seeing everything in 4K just won’t be possible.

 

Canadians believe bigger is better – in numbers and in size

 

Your Black Friday 2018 TV is likely going to be bigger in size than what you’ve had previously. Canadians love bigger TVs and more advanced specifications, even if they don’t necessarily know what they mean or plan to use them like that. If you’re looking to save money, you may not need to get all the specifications up to their maximum capacity. Know why you’re using your television and buy accordingly. Size is something easily seen and though it’s not everything, an appropriate size for the room can really enhance the home theater experience.

 

There are cheaply priced TVs out there made high quality

 

Though the TV industry focused a lot on branding, Canadian consumer behaviour show us branding doesn’t mean a whole lot. A lot of the time, consumers want the cheapest TV possible without compromising too much on the quality. Naturally, that varies from person to person though. That said, just because it’s a Samsung HDTV 1080p, that doesn’t mean it’s right for your home. You may find you’ll be paying more for a Samsung product, in comparison with an off-brand television from a lesser known competitor. There are lower-priced high quality alternative out there worth browsing.

 

To shop your favourite Black Friday 2018 TVs, monitors, projector screens, and more, visit PrimeCables for the best deals in Canada!