What is the Best Flat Screen TV Under $1000?
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Selecting New Flat Screen TV in Mid-priced Range
Here you can find the checklist I used and my recommendation for the best 46" flat screen HDTV under $1000.
Checklist I Used to Select My TV
How to select the best flat screen tv for you?
1. Good SD (Standard Definition) performance as well as excellent HD (High Definition, Blu-ray)
2. Sharp moving image quality (no ghosting, blurring or smearing of picture) with 120 Hz technology (100 Hz in Europe)
3. Connections (at least 2*HDMI, PC input, USB and connections for older devices)
4. Usability (speed of changing channels, using menu, remote control design)
5. Gaming performance
6. Price vs quality
7. Design
I was also trying to find it in the size of 42-46" with the above features and within my budget. After making the list, I had to decide what type of tv would fit for me: LCD or plasma.
LCD or Plasma

Things might have changed from what it was when I bought my flat screen tv couple of years ago.
I didn't want to get the plasma because of its bigger power consumption. There was also some questions about additional noise coming from plasma tvs when bright areas were shown. And although plasma tvs processed motion picture better, they had color problems with fast moving image. In the new models, this isn't anymore a problem.
Of course LCD had it own cons, like black colors not being as good, but I preferred it anyway and selected the Samsung LCD 46 inch model.
But how is it today? LCD or plasma? Or is it anymore about them or is there something else already (remember, we are talking about TVs under $1000)? And what is then the best tv in the mid-priced range?
What type of a tv you think is the best? LCD (led models included) or plasma?
Which HDTV I Would Buy Today?
My recommendation for the best flat screen TV in mid-priced range

Samsung LN46C630 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV
List Price: $1099.99
Price: Available at final checkout. (01/02/11) (TV Low Price Guarantee)
- No blur with Auto Motion Plus
- HDMI: Multiple connections, one solution
- Sharp images and bright colors with Full HD 1080p
- One simple remote control with Anynet+
- Instant music and video-sharing with ConnectShare
- 120,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- 4 HDMI Inputs

It has almost all the features in my list except the connections does not include so many possibilities to hook up the older devices. But, I think today I wouldn't need them so much and therefore this flat screen tv would be my first choice in the mid-priced range.
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Safety with Kids
Big TVs Can Be Quite Heavy
If you are worried about possible scratches in the soft screen of LCD, you can by a screen cover to protect your tv. It will allow you to watch your tv normally and also minimize the reflections.
We have had the LCD couple of years now and there are few scratches which are visible in a day light, but not at all when the tv is on.
Wall Mounting Brackets
Secure Your Flat Screen TV Safely to the Wall | Universal Design
HDTV Screen Protectors
Prevent damage, scratches and fingerprints
Best Flat Screen TV Models
Under $1000
Top 10 Flat Screen TVs - LCD
In the Mid-priced Range
The initial list was based on the best selling LCD TVs on Amazon under $1000.
Samsung LN46C630 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Sa more...0 points
LG 37LE5300 37-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED LCD HDTV
Brighter colors. Deeper blacks. Greater energy eff more...0 points
Samsung LN40C630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Sa more...0 points
Samsung UN40C6300 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV (Black)
Samsung LED HDTVs combine breakthrough picture qua more...0 points
Samsung LN40C550 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Sa more...0 points
VIZIO XVT423SV 42-Inch Full HD 1080p LED LCD HDTV with VIA Internet Application, Black
VIZIO's XVT423SV 42" TruLEDTM LCD HDTV with V more...0 points
LG 47LE5400 47-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV with Internet Applications
There's no better LCD display technology than LED more...0 points
VIZIO M470NV 47-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Application, Black
VIZIO's M470NV 47" Razor LED LCD HDTV with VI more...0 points
Samsung LN40C650 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Sa more...0 points
Panasonic TC-L42U22 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Panasonic TC-L42U22 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV0 points
Panasonic TC-L42U25 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV
Panasonic TC-L42U25 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV0 points
Panasonic VIERA TC-L32C3 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Panasonic VIERA TC-L32C3 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV0 points
Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR6 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV
Looking for XBR performance and design in a small more...0 points
Top 10 Flat Screen TVs - Plasma
In the Mid-priced Range
The initial list was based on the best selling Plasma TVs on Amazon under $1000.
Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Panasonic TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV0 points
Panasonic VIERA TC-P46G25 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Panasonic TC-P46G25 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV0 points
Samsung PN50C430 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)
Get a true cinematic experience without going to t more...0 points
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
42" Plasma, 1080p, NEO PDP Panel which is bri more...0 points
Samsung PN50C550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Black)
Get a true cinematic experience without going to t more...0 points
LG 50PK550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Whether you have an eye for design, a love of spor more...0 points
LG 50PK950 50-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
The ultimate in LG plasma displays is now availabl more...0 points
Panasonic TC-P46S2 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
For the love of the game. VIERA® S2 Series Plasma more...0 points
Panasonic TC-P50S2 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Building on its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, Pa more...0 points
Panasonic TC-P50C2 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
Offering excellent picture performance, Panasonic' more...0 points
Samsung PN51D450 51-Inch 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (Black)
Make the most of movie night, every night, with th more...0 points
Voting Results?
What was your choice for the best flat screen tv?
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What's Your Top 3 Features in TV?
Picture quality, connections, usability, design or?
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bulululu
Apr 7, 2012 @ 6:54 pm | delete
- LG HDTV is great product and now I am looking for new hdtv 2012
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Jack-in-the-Box
Nov 14, 2011 @ 6:36 pm | delete
- Good picture, it has to be easy to use and big enough for my hubby to like it. Great lens!
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coltus
Oct 14, 2011 @ 2:03 am | delete
- Function, Design and Brand
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glowchick Dec 19, 2010 @ 7:41 pm | delete
- The things i look for are resolution and how it does with game systems :)
great lens BTW, Thumbs Up!
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MarkTree
Dec 21, 2010 @ 10:23 am | delete
- Thanks! Our kids are also using the tv more and more for gaming and have to admit that I'm quite often there playing with them :)
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js99034
Nov 26, 2010 @ 4:44 am | delete
- Resolution, Sound Quality and Design!
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