Memorex televisions come in all sorts of sizes and price ranges. Some units have screens as big as 42 inches. LCD flat screen monitors are available to save space in your business. For playing movies and other entertainment, Memorex offers combination units that have televisions and DVD players in one.

You can go beyond home entertainment by using Memorex televisions in various ways for your business. As you consider which television size and features you want to purchase, consider the following possible uses:

1. Entertain waiting clients and customers by placing Memorex televisions in your waiting area.

2. Make a Memorex TV purchase that will meet the needs of your media-based business.

3. Give employees a chance to get away from business stress by putting a Memorex flat screen television in the break room.

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Place a Memorex TV in your waiting room to entertain clients

Hospitals, doctor's offices and even restaurants can use Memorex televisions to entertain clients and guests while they wait for a doctor or wait for their food to arrive. Other businesses that may have the need for waiting room entertainment include dentist offices or law firms. Department stores can set up a children's area with a TV so that kids will stay occupied while parents shop nearby.

I recommend: Read an expert review of the Memorex television model MVD1402 14-inch TV/DVD combination unit on Consumer Guide Products. Purchase a Memorex flat screen TV/DVD combination unit, which is great for playing children’s movies, at Beach Audio. Consider purchasing ChyTV, a connection that will allow you to place graphics on your television in the waiting room to catch clients’ attention.

Tune in to the latest news information with a Memorex television

Use Memorex TVs if your company must observe the media and be aware of the latest news. Politically involved businesses need to know the advertisements and news breaks concerning their opponents. Local newspapers may use television broadcasts to learn about national news. Advertising agencies need to know what sort of ads their clients' competitors are using.

I recommend: Consider a 42-inch flat screen Memorex LCD TV for your news broadcasting room. Obtain reviews and compare Memorex television online prices on epinions.com.

Provide Memorex TVs in your employee break rooms

Placing televisions in the break rooms at your business will provide employees with the opportunity to really take a break from their work for a few minutes. A short-term distraction, such as watching sports or a game show during lunch, will assist in keeping employees from burning out or feeling overwhelmed by the tasks ahead.

I recommend: Buy a Memorex TV 8-inch under cabinet unit for a small break room from Sector 29. Go to Memorex to find out more about the company and to contact it with questions.

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• •  Screen sizes for a Memorex television, measured on the diagonal plain of the viewing area, have a broad range. Measure the area you're putting the television before making a purchase to determine what screen size will fit. The screen size you choose should be at least 5 inches smaller than the available area for the TV placement.

Televisions are a great way to keep customers content for businesses that require waiting time such as car repair shops and health care providers. For media and public relations, staying in tune with a TV is a must for employees to do their job effectively.

Memorex does not make many TVs, which makes process of elimination easier. Picture quality is usually the foremost concern for consumers, as is cost. So, it really comes down to the type of television that works best for your business needs and is within your budget.

1. Become a Memorex LCD TV fan.
2. Don’t forget about your components and any new connectors.
3. Consider the Disney-Memorex connection.

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Recognize a good deal on a Memorex television model when you see it

The shift in manufacturer's technological priorities makes it a good time for a Memorex TV purchase.

I recommend: The 32-inch Memorex LCD TV, Model No. MLT3221, is available for $650. If you purchase it at Sears, you can choose to have it delivered to a store near your business, and pick it up to save on shipping costs.

Write out a list of any components you plan to use with your new Memorex TV

Your recording equipment may make it necessary to buy new connectors. If you have a public relations department, recording newscasts may be a daily routine.

I recommend: Speak to the sales representative when you purchase your Memorex television about the connectors you will need for your recording equipment. Then purchase what you need online in order to save money.

Make your Memorex TV purchase a memorable one

Memorex and Disney partnered to create two Memorex television models for children. Make your Memorex television online search fun by searching for Mickey or Princess Memorex TVs.

I recommend: Look for the classic Mickey TV or Princess TV, two Memorex TV models that will make interesting conversation pieces for your office.

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• •  Decide how much the business can afford first. Prices are constantly in flux as the technology in televisions change. When you see a good deal, take it.

As a business owner, you can use a Memorex television for various company purposes. You can place a Memorex flat screen television in your employee break room to provide some relief from the daily grind. Another option is to buy Memorex television for your waiting room to keep clients and customers distracted from an appointment delay. If your business service connects closely to the media, you will need televisions to keep up with news and advertisements.

It’s important to know the pricing and costs of Memorex televisions so that you can make a smart purchasing decision for your business. The price differential depends on a number of factors. As you weigh the options, consider the following:

1. The larger the size of the Memorex television model screen, the more expensive it will be.

2. The more high-tech features Memorex televisions have, such as built in DVD players or LCD screens, the more you will pay.

3. You can spend less on your Memorex TV purchase if you buy from retailers that offer better discounts.

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Purchase a Memorex TV based on size

The measurement provided for televisions is the length of the viewing screen on the diagonal plain, such as from the right upper corner to the left lower corner. Determine what size Memorex TV you need based upon the space available to put it in. Be sure to account for the TV frame in your measurements (which isn't included in the measurements provided by Memorex). Typical Memorex television screens offered in the United States run from 19 inches to 32 inches.

I recommend: A 5-inch Memorex portable TV with radio, such as the one offered by Essex Technology Group, will cost approximately $20 to $40. A 19-inch Memorex TV runs around $300 to $350. Purchase one at NuLime.com. Find a 32-inch Memorex HD TV for $500 to $750, such as the one offered by The Media House.

Price high-definition and other high-tech Memorex televisions

As technology continues to advance, more and more individuals and businesses are purchasing high-definition (HD) televisions or TVs with flat screens or LCD screens. Additionally, most of the latest versions of Memorex televisions include a built-in DVD player for convenience.

I recommend: Under-the-cabinet 8-inch DVD combination units run from $250 to $300. ValleySeek offers one of the lowest prices. A Memorex LCD TV with DVD combo unit, such as this one from LowHiFi.com, can be anywhere from $300 to $750, depending on the size.

Locate the best deals on Memorex TVs

Seasonally, the best time to make a Memorex TV purchase is just following Christmas or on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving). That is when many retailers mark items way down. Additionally, you can find discount stores that offer lower prices than large retailers. Another option is to purchase a used or refurbished Memorex television.

I recommend: The 20-inch Memorex Flat Screen TV, only offered by Target, is a bit old-fashioned in today’s television world but only runs $150 to $200. Read reviews, specs and price ranges on Memorex televisions on Retrevo before making a final purchasing decision.

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• •  If you have various components hooked up to your Memorex television, such as a DVD player, VCR, sound system or network receiver, consider purchasing a universal remote. These remotes control all of the components, once programmed, so that you don't have to fumble through four controllers just to watch a movie.

Memorex has been in the consumer electronics industry since the 1960s. It is a portfolio brand for its parent company, Imation Corp. Basically, this means Imation uses Memorex in its products. Key terms you should know to work well with Memorex televisions include CRT TVs, LCD TVs, aspect ratio, V-chip, digital broadcast ready and generic products.

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CRT televisions

CRT is short for cathode ray tube televisions. These are traditional picture tube TVs with large protruding necks that were the industry standard from the 1940s through the early years of this century. Memorex is one of the few companies still producing this type of set.

I recommend: You can learn the history and science of cathode ray tubes at The Cathode Ray Tube site.

LCD televisions

The term LCD is shorthand for liquid crystal display television sets. LCD TVs are the most popular of the flat-screen, high-definition models available today. Memorex makes several sizes of this type of set, from 8-inch screens to 42-inch screens.

I recommend: Visit Electronic Design to learn about the history and technology behind LCD televisions.

Aspect ratio

Since Memorex offers both CRT and LCD televisions, you need to understand aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is the picture presentation size. For a CRT television, the aspect ratio is usually 4:3, which means it is four inches in height for every three inches of width. For an LCD television, the aspect ratio in usually 16:7.

I recommend: A primer on aspect ratios is available at Hub Pages.

V-chip

A V-chip is available on all current Memorex television models. V-chips help parents keep certain channels and programming from their children.

I recommend: Parenthood in America explains how V-chips work.

Digital broadcast ready

Many Memorex televisions claim to be digital broadcast ready. This means they are able to receive the digital-only signals that became the broadcast standard in 2009. With this technology, you won't need extra hardware such as a converter box.

I recommend: The Federal Communications Commission describes the change to digital broadcast signals and offers some tips regarding the new standard.

Generic products

Memorex is a generic label product of Imation Corp. This means that Memorex does not manufacture its products but instead puts its nameplate on sets manufactured by others.

I recommend: Consumer Affairs provides information on how companies use generic products.