(Editors Note: The following is from Philip Swann, www.tvpredictions.com. Swann is an often quoted expert on the consumer television scene. Also of note, The Consumer Electronics Association, CES, has estimated that this year high definition sets will out sell analog by 89%)
Despite what you've heard, High-Definition TV doesn't have to break your budget.By Allison MooreHD ObserverWashington, D.C. (August 27, 2006)-- Want a new High-Definition TV?
Oh, it's too expensive, you say. Well, it doesn't have to be. TVPredictions.com has found five sensational sets for under $1,000. Yes, you could be watching high-def tonight for less than $1,000. Here are five HDTVs for under $1,000.
1. Philips 26PF5321D26-inch Widescreen LCD TV
The set has a built-in ATSC tuner that pulls HD signals from an off-air antenna. You can also hook up a HDMI-capable cable or satellite set-top for the best HD picture possible. The Philips set comes with a removable tabletop stand and can be wall-mounted with optional hardware.This set is now available at Amazon.com for $725.
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2. Samsung LN-S235123-Inch Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
The set, which is designed for home offices, kitchens and small to medium sized bedrooms, will display HDTV signals when connected to a cable or satellite HD tuner. It comes with a black cabinet which houses two side speakers and an oval, black tabletop stand.The set is now available at Amazon.com for $627.
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3. Toshiba 20HLK8620-Inch HD-Ready LCD TV
The 20-inch set features a silvery gray cabinet made of stainless steel. The set offers a 720p (progressive) HD display with a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution. It's capable of displaying HDTV with an optional HD receiver or cable/satellite set-top box. It also has an HDMI input.The set is now available at Amazon.com for $642.
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4. Samsung TXS308230-Inch Wide Slimfit HDTV
The set is just 16.3 inches deep and 30 percent slimmer than a conventional tube TV. Samsung's DynaFlat screen offers a maximum of 800 lines of resolution. The side speakers offer wide-screen design impact that takes advantage of the 16:9 aspect ratio, and the silver bezel provides an elegant and modern look. The set is now available at Amazon.com for $649.
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5. Westinghouse LTV-27w627-Inch LCD HDTV
This set has a HDTV tuner built-in so you can receive your local high-def signals with an off-air antenna. The set is now available at Amazon.com for $699.
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Congress passed a law on February 1, 2006, setting a final deadline for the DTV transition of February 17, 2009. Most television stations will continue broadcasting both analog and digital programming until February 17, 2009, when all analog broadcasting will stop.." FCC http://www.dtv.gov/
3 comments:
Well, given the mainly abysmal choices offered by network/local TV, I can't see spending that much money to see these same shows in Hi-def. "According To Jim" is still junk...hi-def or not.
However, the nice thing about electronics is that the prices always come down in time...look at digital cameras as an example. So I'll just wait till I have no choice but to go hi-def. By then, the prices will be more reasonable. I can only hope that the quality of the programming improves by then.
Jim...you mean that "Monster Garage" is not compelling television in HD?
You are so outa touch with consumers, and especially Erie consumers. Man, even a $98 special at Wallyworld is too much for my budget right now AND I WORK IN TV! Get off you camel and write about something else like the quality of the programing or the news broadcasts. I am very glad that YOU can afford one of those $1000 tvs, I sure as hell cant!
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