Purchasing a new TV, need some suggestions...

[Bubbatn]

So my brother, sister-in-law, and me are thinking about trying to get my dad & stepmom a new TV for Christmas, however we only have a budget of about $300 bucks. They don't really need anything special(HD, super flat tv, dvd combo setup or anything like that....and really widescreen doesn't matter[or can you even buy one that isn't widescreen anymore?]), just a simple unti for watching plain ol' TV. As far as size, We are thinking about 26"(seems to be a pretty standard size) would be about right, but if we could find a deal on abit bigger screen...we wouldn't be opposed to that. Like I said, they don't need or care for anything special, but we would like to get them a fairly good quality TV for the money....something that they aren't going to have problems with a few months down the road.

I haven't bought a TV in a LONG time, so I need some suggestions and was hoping someone may know of some good deals on something we might be interested in. So if any of you guys might have any suggestions, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

[eastenn]

Check sales papers to get the best holiday deal, but when I was TV shopping wal-mart was as competitive as anywhere. Here's a 32" Vizio from WM for $298, I've had a Vizio for 2 years and it has served me well.

Vizio 32" LCD HDTV, 720p, 60Hz, E320VL - Walmart.com

[Jasongar8]

If you are on a budget Vizio is the way to go. I have had a 42" Vizio in the bonus room for over two year with no problems.

[Murgatroy]

Wal-Mart has the deals. I hate to say it but they do.

I have no first hand experience with Vizio, but the folks I know that have bought them (my mother has one) like them. And the price is good.

[hipower]

If you have access to Sam's, check out the Vizio line. Good quality and the LCD priciing is dropping rapidly as the LED and 3D technology cones in.

[Bubbatn]

Thanks guys, I had seen those Vizio's, but wasn't sure about their reputation. Might have to look into one of those.

[monkeylizard]

Stay away from RCA, Westinghouse, and Zenith. They're pretty much the bottom of the bottom, along with the brands nobody has ever heard of. The picture is usually lousy and they're often about the same price as a better one. Vizio does seem to have a good rep as a bargain TV.

That Vizio model at WM is also available on Amazon for $299.99. About $20 less than WM once you factor in sales tax.

Amazon.com: Vizio E320VL 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV: Televisions & Video