Best 40-42' LCD for under 1000$

[NavJitsU4]

Hopefully I can gain some insight here. What should I look for when I start shopping? Are there a handful of models to focus on?

 

[dmw16]

A 42 foot TV is gonna be pretty pricey

Seriously tho, I'd start by looking at cNet. They organize their site really well and they are probably a good place to start at least getting ideas about what models are worth considering.

 

[krotchy]

Top Choices to me (All use the same Samsung Panels):
Toshiba 40XF550 from Costco is 999 for 120Hz 40"
Samsung 40A550 from Amazon fluxuates usually between 1000-1100 with random deals dipping lower.
Sony 40V4100 - Tends to be a bit on the expensive side.

Honorable Mention
Vizio (not sure what their current 42" model # is)


Just make sure whatever you do you get a current year model. Buying last years model will almost always be a poor price/performance choice.

 

[NavJitsU4]

Thanks, the Toshiba seems like a good choice. Backlight control seems to be a very celebrated feature, i guess the older models don't have this?

Are the 800$-850$ models even worth looking at?

I'm tempted to buy this: Text

bad idea?

 

[krotchy]

Link doesn't work so I cant tell what you are tempted by, however Sceptre is 100% trash. AOC I have no experience with but I wouldn't pick them over a real brand. The 850 dollar Vizio is a good bargain and the 800 dollar Sharp is a mad bargain at the moment.

For 800 that Sharp is a steal, for 1000 that Toshiba should offer a good improvement.

*edit* Wow there's a 46" Sharp at Costco for 1K. If you can fit it, that is quite the buy.

 

[evident]

i picked up a samsung lnt4042H for $750 last year , its really nice and has backlight control, BUTTTTTTTT it was 720P. you can probably do better than i did today

 

[themisfit610]

Westinghouse has some cheap 42" 1080p models, but they're not that impressive. For the average consumer though, they're not half bad!!

~MiSfit