What's the best 32" 1080p LED TV?

[LunarMist]

I find it hard to believe that a new TV does not have the HCPD. even the <$100 TV in my toilet has it. I've never heard of vizio, but they probably use commodity parts that have the necessary functionality.

 

[timwhit]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizio

 

[snowhiker]

I find it hard to believe that a new TV does not have the HCPD. even the <$100 TV in my toilet has it. I've never heard of vizio, but they probably use commodity parts that have the necessary functionality.

Well I bought a Panasonic Blu-ray DVD Player DMP-BDT220...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882103566
...so now I just need to buy a BluRayDisk to be 100.00% sure.

Any suggestions as to BluRay Media? Something epic? Perhaps: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Lord-of-the-Rings-The-Motion-Picture-Trilogy-Blu-ray/12237/

 

[LunarMist]

The newer disc release the better. Content doesn't matter I much, but you may want to check out the 3D.

 

[snowhiker]

The newer disc release the better. Content doesn't matter I much, but you may want to check out the 3D.

AFAIK my TV does not support 3D.

 

[Mercutio]

I've just noticed how ridiculously affordable TVs have gotten in the last short while. I have two friends who simply do not own a flat-panel TV. I was able to find new 40" 1080p displays for under $270, less than I had expected to pay for a 32" set. My local Sam's Club has a mammoth 65" Vizio LED unit for a completely reasonable $1550. I don't know if that carries over outside the US, but it speaks to the idea that TVs are going to be ridiculous come the holiday season.

 

[CougTek]

Since they usually don't last more than five years, it's quite normal the prices have fallen like that.

 

[Loust]

What's the best 32" 1080p LED TV? Not too concerned about price. If it's super quality/lots of options I'll pay the premium.

I don't own (and have no plans on buying) any surround sound/audio gear. I may hook up a decent sounding 2.1 computer speaker set to the analog audio out port.

I know diddly-squat about TVs, but I believe LED back-lighting is better than CCFL back-lighting. Right? I have determined that 32" would be the ideal size and I want 1080p as I'll be hooking a computer up to it as well.

I'm kinda looking at this Panasonic: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889187230 which is $481.99 (w/free shipping and no tax). Good/Bad deal? Now if something as good is available from Costco even better.

What are your thought on service plans for 1/2/3 years at $50/$70/$90 worth it or waste of money?

Much thanks in advance.

I will Samsung LED tv this festival season