With the advent of under the counter TV, cooking need not be a boring and avoidable chore anymore. However, when you think of a TV in the kitchen, perhaps image of a huge bulky piece comes up in your mind. Those days are gone when such monsters occupied precious kitchen space. Today, the under the counter TV, is sleek and is designed to give the kitchen a stylish and modern look.
As with most electronics, there is no dearth in terms of variety even with kitchen TVs. There are a number of makes and models with a plethora of designs which can be mounted in several types of sturdy mounts, capable of holding any kind of TV. The best part about these mounts is that they can be swiveled to any angle. So whether you are baking or washing the dishes, you are not likely to miss any bit of your favorite soap! You also do not have to worry about coiled up cables all over the place, as the mounts come equipped with cable tracks. Though you are keen to get that under the counter TV that you admired at the shop window display, here are some points to be considered, before you reach out for the wallet:
- Spend some time doing online research, so that you have a good idea of the deals, costs, discounts, etc. This can also help you fix a realistic budget for your TV.
- These TVs are also available with LCD screens – it depends on whether you have the budget for it.
- If you want, you could also buy a kitchen TV with a built-in DVD player.
- The right screen size of such a TV is that where you can view the video without any problems even when you are at the furthest end of the room.
- To avoid messy cables running from one corner of the room to the other, you have to decide the optimal position where you want the TV placed with regard to the electrical connection points.
- If the space under the counter is limited, a flip up model is better. You also have to ensure that the swiveling capability matches your needs.
- Today you could also get a TV with FM radio options. Again, it is up to your personal preference.
- Choose the mount for the TV carefully, even if LCD monitors are lightweight. The mount must be strong and sturdy to hold the weight of the TV.
Ultimately the kitchen TV that you buy should be durable, functional, and affordable and of course have impeccable sound and video output quality.
When you first heard about the under the cabinet TV, chances are that thoughts like these crossed your mind:
- Why should I have a TV in the kitchen? Isn’t the kitchen for cooking and sometimes eating only?
- A TV in the kitchen? It is going to take away so much space! As it is there is such space shortage under the cabinet.
More such doubts and apprehensions ought to be bothering you even now. The fact of the mater is that the advent of having an under the cabinet TV in the kitchen has completely revolutionized the way we look at this particular space in our homes. After all, the kitchen is really not just a room in the house, where mom cooks and we eat. It is a place for family conferences and even guests frequent this precious corner, as you are washing the dishes after a dinner, etc. Plus, an under the counter TV is no longer bulky and cumbersome in terms of looks and size. These days an under the counter TV is sleek, stylish and can be swiveled.
If you are still not overtly convinced about installing such a device in your kitchen, here are some more good reasons for you to mull over:
- Investing in a LCD under the cabinet TV can add glamour, convenience and style to one of the most frequented places in the house.
- This is one good way to reward and thank Mom for the amazingly unforgettable dishes that she has been cooking for the family for years!
- Having a conveniently placed TV under the kitchen cabinet can help Mom to cook without having to run to the living room to catch her favorite serial. Even you could watch that soccer match while munching your dinner at the kitchen table!
- A TV placed under the kitchen cabinet can save a lot of space, since space in the kitchen is always a problem.
- In comparison to an on-the-counter model of TV, which looks bulky and messy, a TV placed under the cabinet looks smarter and more stylish. Imagine how your guests would get impressed with the LCD panel that flips up and down!
- With the TV, you also have the option of having a built-in FM radio as well as DVD player option. So you could even listen to your favorite radio program or music as you cook.
So what are you waiting for? Go online and start your research on the variety of TVs there are for adding value to your kitchen.
Now that under cabinet TVs have made their presence felt in the market, that also with a bang, days of missed or half-viewed TV soaps and serials are over, just because you heard the oven go beep in the kitchen and had to rush down from the living room. Yes, it is very irritating, just when you are about to know who Rebecca slept with, the timer in the kitchen goes off, warning you that it is time to take the baking dish from the oven! With an under the counter TV installed in the kitchen, you can watch your favorite soap or serial at ease, without having to rush in and out of the kitchen.
If you are thinking of investing in under cabinet TVs for the kitchen, and this is the first time that you are buying something like this, there are things that you ought to know. The more informed you are about under the counter TVs, better are your chances to bring home the best and the most suitable model for your use. Frankly, from the plethora of under cabinet TVs that is currently available in the market, getting one for your kitchen should not be a big problem. In fact, the kitchen TV is more than a TV these days. They are not only available with glamorous LCD screens; you can even get them with built-in DVD players, magnetic remote as well as with options of AM/FM radio. And you thought cooking was boring?
For first time buyers, the information given below could be useful:
- Before you choose the model of your preference, be sure of the screen size. While top-of-the counter models have larger screens, the TVs that are fitted on the underside of cabinets are usually 7 to 9 or 10 inches.
- Check out the swivel functionality of the TV. This makes viewing easy, from wherever you are in the kitchen. A magnetic remote is a must.
- While a small CRT screen is just right for the kitchen, they tend to occupy more space than LCD screens.
- Remember under the cabinet TVs are not portable. They are permanently fixed under whichever cabinet you choose. Hence the precise positioning of the cabinet is important.
- In case you plan to have DVDs etc plugged onto your TV, make sure that the set has space for such inputs for the future.
- Choosing features like clock, radio, digital photo display, cooking timer, weather information, etc are purely optional.
- To get the best sound and picture quality, it is always better to go to the local electronic store to see them for your self, before purchasing the model of your choice.
US $84.80
