Best TV Review

I know many of you have an idea of what you want (or can) spend on a new TV, so here is a general Best TV price guide for what you can get for your specific budget.  Once you have a general idea, click on my “Affiliates” for links to major distributors and compare prices.

Under $300:

Tube: up to 27 inches

LCD: up to 26 inches – We suggest the 26″ Insignia NS-L26Q-10A (720p), found at Best Buy Electronics

$300-$500:

LCD: up to 37 inches – Best TV recommends the 37″ Viore LC37VF55 (1080p), and you can Find HDTVs for Less at Walmart.com

$500-$800:

LCD: up to 47″ – Our Best TV Guide suggests the 42″ Panasonic VIERA TC-L42U12 (1080p), which is in Best Buy Electronics

Plasma: up to 42″

Rear-Projection: up to 50″

$800-$1,100:

LCD: up to 47″ – Best TV Review recommends the 46″ Sony Bravia KDL46S5100 (1080p, 120 Hz), so Find HDTVs for Less at Walmart.com

Plasma: up to 50″
Rear-Projection: up to 61″

$1,100-$1,700:

LCD: up to 52″

Plasma: up to 54″ – Our suggested TV is the 54″ Panasonic VIERA TC-P54S1 (1080p, 600Hz), at Best Buy Electronics

Rear-Projection: up to 67″

$1,700-$2,700:

New LCD-LED: up to 55″ – Best TV recommends the 55″ LG 55LH90 (1080p, 240Hz), you’ll find it in Best Buy Electronics

LCD: up to 52″

Plasma: up to 58″

Rear-Projection: up to 67″

$2,700+:

LCD: up to 108″ (serious money)

Plasma: up to 103″ (loads of money) – get the $3,500 63″ Samsung PN63B550 (1080p, 600Hz) at Best Buy Electronics

Rear-Projection: up to 73″