>> HDTV FREEPER HELP REQUESTED.
There are a few very good, recent-model LCDs out there at decent prices. I wouldn’t include Smart TV or 3D technology as a feature requirement. The Smart TV technology can be found in other technologies like a Blu Ray players for example. Smart TV gets you things like NetFlix and Hulu (Internet TV programming which is very good!)
Read as many consumer reviews as possible. Don’t be discouraged by the occasional reports of lemons.
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OK. So far, I went window-shopping today while my Maine Coon was at the groomer’s. I found that I really preferred the LED over the LCD and WAY over the plasma. Target had a Sony 1080p 120Hz 40” LED for I think $599.99, although it did not show up online at target.com, funny enough. BJs Warehouse had a whole bunch of flatscreens to look at, but few LEDs in the 40” size. You might get a better price online, but what if there’s a problem?
It might be nice to be able to get Netflix streaming with the new TV, but if it’s going to drive the cost up a lot, I’d content myself with the Netflix DVD route, supplemented by the occasional Redbox and library contribution.