Are Cheap HDTV's a Good Value?

[Chris Gohlke]

http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/press/are-cheap-hdtvs-worth-your-cash-219582.php

"Chris Null over at Yahoo Tech is posing a good question to all you HDTV fans out there. Is it worth spending your hard-earned cash on a budget HDTV? Granted, there are some manufacturers that deliver solid sets at prices under $1k (Vizio, Olevia, and Westinghouse come to mind), but what about the Soyos of the world. For instance, a quick search online can fetch you a 32-inch Polaroid LCD for just over $800. But is it worth it? I'm inclined to agree with Chris in saying that you're better off spending a few extra bucks on a TV from a name that you know or at least seeing the TV in person (and checking the store's return policy) before making your purchase. Do any of you folks have horror or success stories with a budget HDTV?"



I for one have had success with a cheap HDTV. I bought this 65 inch HDTV (pictured above) on Amazon nearly 3 years ago for $1,450. Sure it is an Apex, a brand better known for their cheap DVD players, but I have to say it has worked out like a champ. The low price let me jump in on the HDTV bandwagon years earlier than I otherwise would have been able to as well as get a TV that still impresses guests. I'm hoping it will last me long enough to be able to get a similar sized LCD in the future at an affordable price.

[Chris Gohlke]

http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/press/are-cheap-hdtvs-worth-your-cash-219582.php

"Chris Null over at Yahoo Tech is posing a good question to all you HDTV fans out there. Is it worth spending your hard-earned cash on a budget HDTV? Granted, there are some manufacturers that deliver solid sets at prices under $1k (Vizio, Olevia, and Westinghouse come to mind), but what about the Soyos of the world. For instance, a quick search online can fetch you a 32-inch Polaroid LCD for just over $800. But is it worth it? I'm inclined to agree with Chris in saying that you're better off spending a few extra bucks on a TV from a name that you know or at least seeing the TV in person (and checking the store's return policy) before making your purchase. Do any of you folks have horror or success stories with a budget HDTV?"



I for one have had success with a cheap HDTV. I bought this 65 inch HDTV (pictured above) on Amazon nearly 3 years ago for $1,450. Sure it is an Apex, a brand better known for their cheap DVD players, but I have to say it has worked out like a champ. The low price let me jump in on the HDTV bandwagon years earlier than I otherwise would have been able to as well as get a TV that still impresses guests. I'm hoping it will last me long enough to be able to get a similar sized LCD in the future at an affordable price.

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I got a Westinghouse 32" LCD HDTV on Black Friday for $500 for the bedroom and it is awesome! I rarely even watch TV on the 55" standard def TV in the living room! The good thing is my wife is seeing the big advantage of HD and this will get her to be more agreeable when we go to upgrade the living room TV. :lol: