HDTV Deals: For The Week Of April 6

One choice we all have to face in the next year is whether or not to buy a digital television in preparation for DTV2009. If you're planning on going that route, prices have been dropping a little lately on last year's models as the 2008 lineups are being released. Take a look at some of the deals we found you for this week.

Rear Projections HDTV's

One item of interest I noted this week is how much rear-projection set prices are decreasing, especially last years models.

Samsung HLT6187SAX 61-inch-$1899.88. 1080p, ultraslim bezel, 10000:1 contrast ratio, LED llight engine.
Samsung HLT5687SAX 56-inch-$1466. 1080p, ultraslim bezel, 10000:1 contrast ratio, LED light engine.
Samsung HLT5087SAX 50-inch-$1199.88. 1080p, 10000:1 contrast ratio, LED light engine, ultraslim bezel.
Mitsubishi WD-73733 73-inch-$2346.76. 1080p, 6 color light engine, 10-bit color depth, x.v. color support, 3 HDMI inputs.
Toshiba 50HM66 50-inch-$1187.04. 720p, Talen 5 engine with PixelPure 14-Bit video processing, CableClear DNR+, Cinema Mode 3:2 pulldown and reversal.

LCD HDTV's

Now is a great time to get some sweet deals on LCD TV's especially in the 40-42 inch range.

Samsung LNT4053H 40-inch-$999.98. 720p, 8000:1 contrast ratio, DNIe video enhancer, 3D Y/C digital comb filter, SRS TruSurround XT audio, HDMI-CEC. Comes with a free Samsung upconverting DVD player.
Toshiba REGZA 42HL167 42-inch-$1000. 1080p CineSpeed LCD panel, PixelPure 14-bit digital video processing, 8ms response time, built-in QAM cable TV tuner.
Sony Bravia KDL-40V3000 40-inch-$1299.99. 1080p, 24p True Cinema, Live Color Creation system with WCG-CCFL backlight, 1800:1 contrast ratio.

Plasma HDTV's

Definitely some nice Panasonic VIERA prices on previous year's models with the recent release of the 2008 lineup, as well as some new and reasonably priced LG plasmas as well.

LG 52PG20 50-inch-$1399.99. 720p, 20000:1 contrast ratio, Fluid Motion 180Hz effect, HDMI v1.3.
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U 42-inch-$984.98. 720p, 1000000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, Viera LinK™ HDAVI Control, GalleryPlayer photo viewer.
LG 42PC5D 42-inch-$919.88. 720p, Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuners, 60000 hour half-life, HDMI.
Hitachi P50S601 50-inch-$1518.97. 1080i, PictureMaster HD IV processor, automatic 3:2 film enhancement, 3 HDMI inputs.

April 6, 2008

HDTV Deals: For The Week Of April 6