SCART (21-pin Euroconnector) carries analog audio and video for legacy European AV gear. Replace worn leads if you see ghosting or audio crosstalk. Choose fully wired, well-shielded cables with quality connectors, or use a powered SCART→HDMI converter for modern TVs.
DVI-D is the digital-only DVI connector that brought cleaner, higher-resolution video to older flat panels and PCs. Today it still works well for legacy monitors and basic desktop setups, but HDMI and DisplayPort are better choices for audio, higher resolutions, and modern features.
Plasma TVs once offered deep blacks and wide viewing angles at large sizes. New production largely ended by the mid-2010s, so today plasmas are only a used/refurbished option. Learn what made them popular, what to check if you buy one, and modern alternatives to consider.
"HD Ready" originally meant a TV could accept HD signals (720p/1080i) but didn't guarantee a native 1080p panel or built-in tuner. Today, look for native resolution, HDMI version, HDR, and HDCP support rather than legacy badges.
Apex flat-screen TVs once offered affordable, no-frills picture performance and front-panel AV inputs. Rapid growth was followed by supplier disputes and legal problems that dented the brand's reputation. Today, Apex sets lack common modern features such as multiple HDMI ports and smart TV platforms.
DVI is a digital video interface that avoids analog conversions; VGA is an older analog standard. Use passive adapters only with DVI-I/A (analog present). Converting DVI-D (digital only) to VGA requires an active, powered converter.
Composite (RCA) video mixes brightness and color in one analog signal. Once ubiquitous for VCRs and consoles, it's limited to standard-definition and has given way to HDMI and other digital interfaces - yet it still matters for legacy gear and simple converters.
DVI and HDMI use compatible digital video signaling, so passive DVI↔HDMI cables pass video reliably. HDMI adds audio and modern AV features (ARC/eARC, CEC, higher bandwidths) that DVI lacks. Use passive adapters for video-only needs; use active converters or HDMI gear when you need audio or advanced HDMI features.
DVI comes in DVI-D (digital), DVI-A (analog) and DVI-I (both). Passive DVI-to-VGA adapters only pass analog signals and work only with DVI-A or DVI-I outputs. For DVI-D you need an active converter.
A 32-inch flat-panel TV remains a practical, mid-priced choice for small rooms. Most use LED-backlit LCD panels, offer built-in smart platforms, and perform well in bright spaces. Check resolution, ports, mounts, and return policies before you buy.