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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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The times are changing, and definitely for the better. Not only have the bulky, obtrusive rear projection big screens of the past largely been replaced with sleeker, more modern HDTV and LCD screens, but the prices have continued to drop on televisions, making them accessible to any budget. Many people spend so much time on figuring out the size, brand and style they want, that they neglect other practical considerations.
Consider your living space and wants before you buy. Do you have a small apartment or a sprawling family room suited to a widescreen plasma screen? Do you prefer the way a flat panel TV looks on your living room wall, or are you fine with a less expensive rear projection CRT TV for a family room?
Television Screen Size: Not only will a too-large screen size overpower a smaller size room, you'll see all the onscreen flaws. Most people like to sit at a distance that's between three and six times the width of the screen. For example, if you get a 40 inch TV, the minimum viewing distance would be 8 ft, and the max would be 16 ft. Also, a smaller set is great for a bedroom or small condo living room, but will be far too small for a bigger family room. It also depends how deep the TV goes – factor in enough room so that your set doesn't stick out awkwardly from the wall.
Television Budget: How much do you want to spend? It's easy to get sucked into buying a more expensive model, or opting for features you really don't need at the store. Consider the add ons you will use. Do you really need picture in picture, or is it just an impulse purchase? Know what you want to buy, and what you're willing to spend extra on, and stick to it.
Television Testing: Don't be swayed by the display TV's on the floor of an electronics store. Almost every television on the sales floor will be set to the brightest picture settings to look crisp and clear. Adjust the TVs you're comparing to correctly see brightness, contrast, and color. Don't just go by the specs the salesperson tells you – test it out.
Price and size are still important factors. However, with DVDs and high-definition signals, look beyond sheer size and price – the most important factor is picture quality.
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