4 Smartest Buys in Smart TVs Under $1,000

From The Online Reporter   

It’s a TV buyer’s paradise, as prices of TVs are plummeting as set makers and retailers fight for market share and survival.  

MSNBC.com selected four 47-inch and larger smart TVs as the best for under $1,000. All are 1080p, of course, and they use three TV technologies: LED-lit LCD, fluorescent-lit LCD and plasma. The ones we have listed are smart TVs — all have apps like Netflix and support OTT streaming.  

•  Panasonic TC-P50ST30 50-inch plasma for wide viewing angle, excellent picture uniformity, good color and full HD active 3D. Available from Amazon for $829.98 including shipping.  
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•  Samsung PN51D6500 51-inch plasma for excellent picture uniformity, wide viewing angle, slim 1.5-inch depth and full HD active 3D. It’s $999.84 plus shipping at nextdaypc or $1,055.00 including shipping at Amazon.  
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•  LG 47LW5600 LED-backlit 47-inch LCD for its IPS panel which allows a wider viewing angle than many other LED LCDs, 120Hz refresh, 1.75-inch depth and passive 3D, edge-lit LED with regional dimming. It sells for $958.77 including shipping from Amazon.  
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•  Toshiba 47TL515U LED-backlit HDTV for wide viewing angle IPS panel with matte finish for low room light reflections, extra slim 1.1-inch depth, 120 Hz refresh plus scanning backlight, passive 3D and Wi-Fi. Sells for $899.99 from Paul’s TV at Amazon with free shipping.  
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Please notice that Sony was not included in MSNBC’s list of best buys under $1,000.  

Warning! Prices may be reduced further between now and year-end.  

Warning! We expect one of the major makers of TV sets to throw in the towel by the end of 2012. 

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