TV Prices

The cost of a LCD flat panel or Plasma TV's continue their fairly rapid down-slide, as manufacturing costs drop, and popularity increases. CRT prices also continue to fall, in this case because of their slow decline into eventual obsolescence.

Here is a basic guide to what you can expect for your money. Up to $300, 25 to 27 inch conventional TVs, and occasionally a sale item, smaller LCD flat screen up to 21inch with very few features and probably not a well known brand.

In the $300 to $500 range you will be able to locate a quality conventional TV or an LCD model up to approximately 32inch. Moving up a notch to $500 to $750 you will easily be able to purchase a conventional CRT TV up to 36inch with a full array of features. You are also in the range of similar sized LCD flat panel TV's, which offer far better value for money.

Moving along to the $750 to $1,000 sets, here you can purchase a flat panel LCD TV up to 42inch. Alternatively, you could opt for a lower end Plasma TV of the same size. You could also opt for LCD, DLP LCoS rear projectors giving up to 62inch.

The next bracket is the $1,000 up to $1,500 that will give you similar options as the last price rage. The difference being more high end brands with far more features, and other possibilities such as much longer manufacturers warranties.

For $1,500 up to $3,000 look out for 52inch LCD flat panel TV's or a Plasma with a screen size around 60inch. A good quality, high end features, rear projector up to 73inch.
A top budget of over $3,000 will get you a 70inch flat panel LCD TV, or a Plasma up to a massive 103 inch. These units will come equipped with every feature imaginable. You will also be dealing with the highest quality units.