How to Buy a New HDTV - Step 3

Step 3: How much should I expect to pay for my new HDTV?

All of this sounds great, but how much cash are we talking here? I’ve outlined the typical price range you must be willing to pay in order to take a new HDTV home with you:

27” LCD - $700 to $1,200
32” LCD - $900 to $1,500
36” LCD - $1,300 to $2,000
40” LCD - $2,000+

37” Plasma - $1,400 to $2,500
42” Plasma - $2,000 to $3,000
50” Plasma - $2,500 to $4,000
55” or bigger Plasma - $5,000+

27” direct view CRT - $200 to $300
32” direct view CRT - $300 to $500
36” direct view CRT - $400 to $1,500
40” direct view CRT - $1,500+

46” rear projection CRT - $800 to $1,000
50” rear projection CRT - $800 to $1,200
55” or bigger rear project CRT - $900 to $1,500

46” rear projection DLP - $1,300 to $1,800
50" rear projection DLP - $1,600 to $2,400
55" or bigger rear projection DLP - $1,800 to $3,000

46” rear projection LCD - $1,400 to $1,800
50" rear projection LCD - $1,800 to $2,500
55" or bigger rear projection LCD - $2,000 to $3,000

These price ranges were accurate at the time of writing this article. However, the price of electronics normally trends downward as newer models with fancier features are released. So I make no guarantee that these price ranges will be accurate at the time when you read this article. ;-)