Believe Walmart has my 47 inch Vizio which is 1080P, 120HZ, for either $599 or $699 now. It is a steal, go for 120HZ, and 1080P which will be the standard technology down the road.

We got a great deal from Sam's Club in January about 2 years ago. I don't shop on black Friday at the stores. I hate the crowd's, and there isn't anything I would get up at 3:00am for and wait in the cold weather. On line shopping is the way to go. You can get great deals all month long in December.

Thanks for all of your help!! she is fired up now!!

Vizio makes a nice tv. Sony's obviously are real name-brand, but I think they have really slacked off recently in their products. Plasma looks the best IMO.

Went through this fairly recently & studied thoroughly. From an LCD perspective, Sony & Samsung are your clear leaders of the pack. LED is better, but also more expensive. If you're going to buy an LCD, I recommend a 120Hz over the 60 Hz, assuming you'll be watching a lot of sports. Again, you'll pay a bit more for it, but it's worth it if you can foot the bill.

 

The TV we purchased, which I am very happy with, is a Sony 46-inch, 60 Hz, 1080p. The sales paper I saw today has that at Wal-Mart for $700. I would go w/ that same TV but the 120Hz & you'll be very satisfied. Guessing that would cost around $850-$900.

Don't know how old the nephew is, but would he appreciate the subtle differences with a higher end version of a TV? I would think he deserves a intro level HDTV. But he might have been a very good boy this past year!!

Don't know how old the nephew is, but would he appreciate the subtle differences with a higher end version of a TV? I would think he deserves a intro level HDTV. But he might have been a very good boy this past year!!

 

This is a good point.

 

I was at Walmart tonight and they have a couple of nice plasma options for around $500.

This is a good point.

 

I was at Walmart tonight and they have a couple of nice plasma options for around $500.

 

Isn't it crazy how cheap they have gotten?

Personally I think Samsung has the best picture for the buck.

Folks, the wife is heading out for the sales tomorrow and one of the things on her list is a new tv for our nephew. I know nothing about these new style tvs, but I want it to be around 42 inches. I'm not familier with LED, LCD, or plasma. So can anybody please give me some brands, types, and recommendations to help her out. he will be using his playstation and Wii on it. thanks in advance for the help.

 

Did your wife find a TV today?

Did your wife find a TV today?

 

Yes she bought a LG 42" 1080p LCD. it looks good and she got it for $399

Yes she bought a LG 42" 1080p LCD. it looks good and she got it for $399

 

Good buy.

Thanks for everyones help!!

Yes she bought a LG 42" 1080p LCD. it looks good and she got it for $399

Great brand and a heck of a price! Where'd she get it?

Any opinions on Panasonic plasmas? They have a 46" 1080p on their website for $517 until Nov 30th.