The consumer electronics industry is one of variety: that’s what makes it so great. You have nearly unlimited options when it comes to size, portability, features, style… but one thing you don’t want to choose between is mounting options. It’s an unnecessary headache. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a standard set of guidelines that could be followed so you could confidently purchase your TV, knowing you could mount it with stuff you bought at the hardware store?
As it stands, many HDTV companies require that you purchase their mount along with their TVs. If you buy a X-Brand TV, you know you’ve got to buy that matching X-Brand mount. And this can be quite costly. The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) was created to tackle just these types of problems: problems of universal compatibility. They set standards that manufacturers can choose to follow in order to maintain stability and compatibility in the video electronics industry.
In order to set a standard for mounting HDTVs, VESA created guidelines known as the Flat Display Mounting Interface (FDMI). This interface is a hardware setup that manufacturers of both TVs and mounting options can follow in order to make life easier on the consumer, and give them the peace of mind that comes with standardized components.
The VESA FDMI outlines the placement of screws on the back of flat panel TVs. There are several varieties of screw patterns and distances between screws that TV manufacturers can choose from in order to best fit their particular TV. Along with this are standard guidelines for cable exits.
As the major players in the LCD HDTV industry step up their production and increase their competition, more and more will be choosing to go with VESA-approved FDMI arrangements. They will want to appeal to the consumer by offering standardized mounting options, and gain the edge up on, or keep up with, their competition. They can let consumers know they are VESA-compliant by adding a hexagonal logo to their compatible TV displays.
So, now that you know what to look for in a VESA-compatible TV, what about the mounts themselves? You need the two pieces of the puzzle in order to get the TV up on the wall and looking fabulous. In this market, only one manufacturer that makes TV wall frames for your flat panel TVs that comply with VESA standards. And that company is, of course, HD Envy.
HD Envy has patent pending designs in all of their custom and pre-fabricated TV screen frames that comply with VESA mounting standards. Other companies use straps and Velcro and shims, completely disregarding the industry’s standards. Not to mention adding to your headache when mounting your brand new HDTV.
You don’t want to be fumbling with all the mounting parts, your TV, articulating wall mount, TV wall frame, and realize that they don’t fit together when you get them up on the wall. HD Envy has used their innovative engineering to ensure that life is not only stylish, sophisticated and unique after you’ve installed one of their LCD TV frames, but it is also hassle-free.
Lauren is a contributor to the HD Envy blog. HD Envy is dedicated to providing customers with a unique and fashionable TV wall frame for their flat panel TVs. Using designs that have been seen in casinos, hotels and corporate lobbies worldwide, the TV wall frames at HD Envy are high-quality and original. Whether you get a custom design or choose from the selection of popular TV wall frames online, HD Envy is your one-stop source for your flat panel TV framing needs.
