HDTV Buying Basics
Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:18PM EST
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You know you're going be seeing lots of flat-panel HDTVs in the stores this holiday season, and you may be tempted to take the leap if the deals seem good. But this is not the kind of purchase you want to make on impulse. Before you make a choice, brush up on some HDTV basics.
As a good starting point, PC World takes look at 15 LCD, DLP, and plasma TVs in this piece, "More HDTV for the Money." The magazine tested three popular screen sizes, 37 inch, 42 inch, and 50 - 52 inches, ranks them, and concludes with this hopeful note for consumers: "Lower-priced HDTVs frequently equal or better the performance of higher-priced sets."
Starting from square one? Check out this HDTV for Dummies primer on the pros and cons of all your HDTV options-plasma, LCD, front projection, rear projection, and CRT. This article digs a little deeper into the features and differences between the different types of flat-panel TVs. It'll help you decide whether you prefer a plasma TV, which is lit by millions of gas-filled cells trapped between two pieces of glass, or LCD screens, which run on liquid crystal displays, such as the kind found in laptop computer screens. Gina takes a look at some LCD TV choices in this post.
It's a big decision. PC World tells us you can find a good flat-panel HDTV for just over $1,000, which is great news. But do some research before you find yourself in an electronics store showroom, staring starry-eyed at a big screen TV with an equally big price tag.
Recap on related links:
Understanding HDTV Options
Boning Up on Flat-Panel Televisions
What's Hot in LCD TVs
Top LCD HDTVs from Consumer Reports
Top 5 Posts
More About HDTV & Televisions
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2 Posted by oliviamoreland00 on Fri Oct 12, 2007 2:13PM EDT Report Abuse
westinghouse 40 inch at sams club with built-in- dvd player 900.00
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3 Posted by sankgp on Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:37AM EDT Report Abuse
I bought HDTV in 2005. Thanks Panasonic to have the model 32LX500. It was an impulsive buy but it is worth and till date I have not upgraded bcoz there is not a single product in market which replaces it. The key features (remember 2005) 1.1,366 x 768 pixels WXGA 2.MPEG-4 video recording/playback on SD Card 3.PCMCIA Slot 4.Sound Quality with 6 flat hidden speaker is best 5.Thickness of TV 6.Pic-in-Picture Facility (I can watch match and movie simultaneously on single TV) Last but not the least was price with 1+2yrs warranty and 100$ shopping voucher. I am in continuous look for a replacement of it but not a single product which replaces it all features.
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1 Posted by sircutrider7@verizon.net on Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:25PM EDT Report Abuse
I am trying to find a good HDTV. I live in a Condo, and I have very limited space for the movie expierence. My condo will fit a 40" screen TV, but I need to find one that won't blow my budget. I can go as high as $1400, but nothing higher than that. I know already that I don't have room for any of the other pazzas like a subwoffer or speakers to be spread out around my family room for the ultimate sound. My neighbors will not like that. I just need a t.v. that is 40", so I can get rid of the dinosaur of a t.v. here at home which is all bulky and extrememely heavy. I also need to get rid of the unit that it is surrounded in. I am getting my father's help in this, but what does Consumer Reports have to offer in prices? Chris Reagh Confused but really needs help