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LG 42" 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $595 + free shipping
Beach Camera offers the LG 42" 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 42LH30, for $595. With free shipping, that's $3 under our mention from earlier this week and the lowest total price we've ever seen for this HDTV. Features include a resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p), 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, USB connectivity, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
Panasonic VIERA 42" 1080p THX-Certified Plasma HDTV for $750 + free shipping
6th Avenue Electronics offers the Panasonic VIERA 42" 1080p THX-Certified Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model no. TC-P42G10, for $798. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) Coupon code "BONUSBUY" cuts it to $750.12. With free shipping, that ties our mention from a week ago as the lowest total price we've seen for this HDTV by $112. The Lucasfilm THX Certified Display Program ensures the TC-P42G10 recreates the same range of colors (or color gamut) used by studios in the post-production process, delivering almost cinema-quality images at home. Other features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution, 40,000:1 contrast ratio, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
Samsung 63" 1080p Widescreen Plasma HDTV for $2,069 + free shipping
US Appliance cut its price on the Samsung 63" 1080p Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model no. PN63B550, to $2,639. Coupon code "63b550" drops it to $2,069. With free shipping, that's $60 under our mention earlier in the month and the lowest total price we've seen. This TV features a 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution, 600Hz sub-field drive, 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
Sony BRAVIA 52" 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV w/ Blu-ray player for $1,233 + free shipping
CircuitCity.com offers the Sony BRAVIA V-Series 52" 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. KDL-52V5100, with the Sony BDP-N460 Blu-ray Player with BD-Live for $1,474.98. With free shipping, that's $5 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we've seen for the pair. It features a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, USB connectivity, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
Sharp AQUOS 40" 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $654 + free shipping
6th Avenue Electronics dropped its price on the Sharp AQUOS 40" 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LC-40E77U, to $696 with free shipping. Coupon code "BONUSBUY" cuts it further to $654.24. That's a $41 drop since our mention earlier this week and the lowest total price we could find by $94. It features a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, 450 cd/m² brightness, 4ms response time, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
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HDTV's are becoming more affordable in every screen size. There are many bargain brands of HDTV on the market, however, you may feel more comfortable going with a big brand name like Sony or Panasonic. While some bargain brand televisions perform exactly the same as the better known brands, others will be very poor quality. Do your research online before you opt for a bargain brand to save a few bucks.
Do your purchasing online, if possible. With HDTV's, you'll generally find lower prices when you shop online. That doesn't mean you shouldn't look around in person at a store, as you can then see picture quality and try out various HDTV models and functions in person. Before you checkout of the online store with your new HDTV, look into the return and shipping policy. Also, buy your HDMI cable online rather than getting suckered into an expensive one at the store. They perform the same, and an online HDMI cable will cost you far less.
HDTVs come with one of three highest resolution capabilities: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. The ‘p’ stands for progressive scan, while the ‘i’ stands for interlaced. You'll see 1080p resolution most places these days, and it is the best choice. 720p is a viable option that will cost you less and will be fine for most content, however, it's not suitable for Blu-ray or other high definition broadcasts that are becoming more common.
Picture quality is obviously of the utmost importance when choosing any big screen TV. One TV might look great when displaying full HD, but fail with standard definition or a Blu-ray movie. To help combat this disappointment, read as many online reviews as you can, and make sure you really try out the HDTV for yourself when you're in the store.
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