I wanna buy one on sale this weekend so what is the best kiind? What is teh difference between LCD vs. HD vs. the others? I was working on getting a Vizio Brand under $500
In short... In ascending price - CRT (cathode ray tube - aka, old fat tv's) LCD (liquid crystal display) Plasma LCD is obv what you're after, so you have a few options. When you say Vizio, do you mean Sony? HD (High Definition) LCD's - come in 2 different resolutions - 720 and 1080 Then there are variations - either interlaced (every second line on the screen flashes at a different time - invisible to naked eye) or progressive (in order - not too likely to notice the difference, but hey - it's better apparently) 720 is more likely to be in your price bracket and most tv's you see advertised are 720's. I'd try to stick with Japanese manufacturers if you can. Sony, Panasonic or Samsung. Overall, there isn't much difference between screens, but what you want the most of is - connections on the back - you want as many as possible decent length of warranty/guarantee
Wait, there's a new set coming very soon that incorporates lasers to give even sharper, clearer pictures than plasma or LCD. It will be cheaper and takes less energy to operate. http://www.cnet.com.au/tvs/0,239035250,339271573,00.htm http://www.technologyreview.com/Nanotech/17973/
