Thanks for tuning in to this week's best TV sales. We've found deals on a variety of budget HDTVs including a 55" WiFi LCD from Vizio, a 51" budget plasma from Samsung, and a 39" no-frills Sceptre that does 1080p.
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.
- Samsung 51" 600Hz 720p Plasma HD Television
Store: Best Buy
Price: $499.99 at checkout with free shipping
Lowest By: $48Is It Worth It?: At $500, the Samsung PN51F4500AFXZA is among the cheapest brand-name 50" plasmas we've seen. Light on features, it includes a 720p resolution and two HDMI ports. Just keep in mind that you can sometimes find a 1080p set of the same size for around $100 more.
- Samsung 46" 1080p WiFi LED-Backlit LCD HD Television bundled with a $200 Dell eGift Card
Store: Dell Home
Price: $829.99 with free shipping
Lowest By: $132Is It Worth It?: With its razor-thin bezel and 4-legged stand, the Samsung UN46F5500AFXZA is one of Samsung's best looking HDTVs of 2012. Fortunately, this TV also has the brains to match as it features built-in WiFi with support for streaming from the Samsung App Store, an LED backlight, and three HDMI ports. We especially like the bundled $250 gift card.
- Vizio Razor 47" 1080p 3D WiFi LED-Backlit LCD HD Television
Store: Dell Home
Price: $618 with free shipping
Lowest By: $40
Expires: May 22Is It Worth It? Don't have the space for the previously-mentioned E552VLE, but still want the features associated with it? The Vizio M3D470KDE offers all the goodies of its larger sibling (with the addition of a 3D processor) in a more compact 47" frame. The edge-lit LED 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.
- Sceptre 38.5" 1080p LCD HD Television
Store: Walmart
Price: $278 with free in-store pickup
Lowest By: $72Is It Worth It? The 39" Sceptre X409BV-FHD is among the cheapest off-brand 39" HDTVs we've seen. And despite its no-frills spec sheet, it does feature a 1080p resolution, USB connectivity, and three HDMI inputs.
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.
