Thanks for tuning in to this week's best TV sales. We've found deals on a variety of HDTVs including a 47" 3D LED LCD from Vizio, a 50" budget plasma from LG, and a 40" Samsung that comes bundled with a generous $350 gift card.
- Samsung 40" 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HD Television bundled with a $350 Dell eGift Card
Store: Dell Home
Price: $649.99 with free shipping
Lowest By: $206Is It Worth It?: Although its $650 price tag is high for a 40" HDTV, Dell makes this sale a little smoother by bundling the Samsung UN40EH6000 with a generous $350 Dell gift card. Feature-wise, CNET says this TV's "color accuracy, video processing, and bright-room picture are very good, and it has better screen uniformity than many edge-lit LED models." Just keep in mind this LED-backlit HDTV is short on connectivity with just two HDMI ports.
- Vizio Razor 47" 1080p 3D WiFi LED-Backlit LCD HD Television bundled with 4 Pairs of 3D Glasses
Store: Dell Home
Price: $618 with free shipping
Lowest By: $40Is It Worth It?: Don't have the space for a colossal TV, but still want the features associated with one? The Vizio M3D470KDE offers all the goodies of its larger counterparts in a more compact 47" frame. The edge-lit LED backlit TV features built-in 802.11n with Vizio Internet App support for streaming Netflix, Amazon, and Vudu, a 3D processor with four pairs of 3D glasses, and four HDMI ports.
Vizio 55" 120Hz 1080p WiFi LCD HD Television
Store: Dell Home
Price: $649.99 with free shipping
Lowest By: $48Is It Worth It?: Despite being a part of Vizio's budget line of HDTVs, the 55" E552VLE packs plenty of premium features like built-in WiFi with streaming capabilities, a 120Hz refresh rate, and four HDMI ports. Nevertheless, CNET says this TV's "subpar picture quality hurts its chances against the tough competition." That subpar quality mainly stems from the TV's light black levels and inability to properly handle 1080p/24 sources. But if you're more concerned about what your TV can do, CNET says the E552VLE delivers plenty of features for the price.
LG 50" 600Hz 1080p Widescreen Plasma HD Television
Store: Dell Home
Price: $579.99 with free shipping
Lowest By: $220
Expires: May 17Is It Worth It? As far as consumer popularity goes, plasmas don't stand a chance against LCDs. But opting for the former, which traditionally offers better picture quality, certainly allows for greater savings. The 50" 50PA5500 is a prime example as it boasts a lot of screen real estate for a little coin. And although it's not loaded with numerous features, it covers your basics with 1080p resolution and three HDMI inputs.
- Westinghouse 46" 1080p LCD HD Television
Store: Walmart
Price: $348 with free in-store pickup
Lowest By: $51Is It Worth It? The Westinghouse CW46T9FW is the least-expensive TV in our roundup, and although we saw it for less last month, today's mention doesn't require a mail-in rebate. (Our last mention required a $100 mail-in rebate.) The 46" HDTV is scant on features, but offers 1080p resolution and three HDMI ports.
An avid gadget lover, Louis Ramirez has covered technology for Gizmodo, CNET, Laptop, and various other publications. Follow him on Twitter at @LouisRamirezFollow @dealnews for the latest roundups, price trend info, and stories. You can also sign up for an email alert for all dealnews features.
