The Flat Screen TV

A flat screen TV is a thin television that shows bright, clear pictures. Unlike old TVs that were big and heavy, flat screens are light and can hang on a wall. Most TVs today are flat screens.

From Big Boxes to Flat Screens

Old TVs were shaped like big, heavy boxes. They used a large glass tube inside to make pictures. These TVs took up a lot of space and were very hard to move.

Flat screen TVs started becoming popular in the early 2000s. They use special technology called LCD or LED to make pictures. These TVs are just a few inches thin and can be very large.

How Flat Screen TVs Work

Flat screen TVs are made of millions of tiny dots called pixels. Each pixel can change color and brightness. Together, the pixels create the images you see on the screen.

Modern flat screen TVs can show pictures so clear they look almost real. Some TVs are curved for a movie theater feel. Smart TVs can also connect to the internet so you can watch shows and play games.

Fun Facts

• The largest flat screen TV ever made is over 300 inches, that is 25 feet wide!
• Old tube TVs could weigh over 200 pounds, while a flat screen can weigh less than 20 pounds.
• A modern 4K TV has over 8 million pixels.

Did You Know?

The first flat screen TVs cost over $10,000, but today you can buy a good one for a few hundred dollars.