Nowhere is the adage “bigger is better” used more than amount entertainment enthusiasts. Those shopping for a home office television will often start by visiting their local home electronics supplier and choosing the biggest screen available. Although this strategy gets top marks in the “fun” category, it may not be the best choice for several reasons, including:
- Mounting considerations
- Budget
- Making sure the home office does not become the family theater room
Better Too Big Than Too Small
Arguably, it may be bigger to error on the side of a larger television than necessary. An important consideration is how the television set will be used. For instance, for someone who uses his or her office for investing may be watching the financial news and the legibility of numbers becomes an issue.
All things equal, the size of a television screen is proportional to the distance of the television away from the viewer. Some solve this problem by putting a small monitor at arm’s length. However, this can be distracting. Many home office dwellers prefer to keep their television at a healthy distance from their desk and out of the line of sight of their personal computer monitor.
Keeping the Office an Office
Many of those that have televisions in home offices find that family members may want to come take advantage of the fancy television. One way to avoid this is to make sure the home office television is not the largest in the house. It is also a good idea to avoid putting comfortable furniture in the office along with the single working chair. In addition, having an entertainment-sized television in a home office may not present the right impression to a tax auditor.
Mounting Considerations – An Easy Solution
As far as choosing the right television for a home office and dealing with installation issues, the best solution is often taking advantage of professional installation. Experts can make sure to take care of all of the issues surrounding a home office television installation.
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