If you’re buying a new HDTV, price will factor into your decision at some point … unless your address is in Beverly Hills, 90210! There is a huge range of factors that goes into pricing televisions; when it comes to the all important final number, bigger doesn’t mean you’re getting something better. Today we are looking at some of the best models in each price bracket in our HDTV price guide. All prices quoted are current at the time of printing, and in AU dollars.

Under $2000

PALSONIC LCD 15INCH/38CM (TFTV384HD) , $349

What a bargain for an LCD television! You wouldn’t be able to buy a digital set top box and a decent cathode ray television separately at this price – in that respect this television is great value for money. Buy an extended warranty (currently around 2 years for $119), and you don’t have to worry about brand and reliability issues, and can simply enjoy the extremely low price. Contrast ratio is not exceptional, at 400:1, but still good viewing quality in correct conditions.

SONY LCD 40INCH/100CM (KDL40W5500)FREE PS2 PROMO – $1869

We couldn’t go past this deal, even though it is not a standard price. Sony is one of the most respected electronics brands, and they are giving away a free PS2 with purchase of one of their 100cm LCD televisions. There is a bonus 3 year warranty with this model also. It is heavy and will chew the power, but has a host of awesome technology, including Bravia sync, USB and Ethernet connections, as well as Motinflow, LiveCOlour and Theatre Mode.

$2000-$3000

SAMSUNG LED TV 40? (UA40B6000)BONUS LCD PROMO – $2575

LED televisions are a more advanced technology than LCD televisions, and won’t date as quickly. This is the most budget friendly of the LEDs – and when you are getting two televisions for the price of one, there is nothing to complain about! This Led model comes with a bonus 22-26? LCD television, and also has an ongoing impact on your wallet – power consumption is up to 40% less than LCDs.

SAMSUNG LCD TV 55?/132CM (LA55B650)BONUS LCD PROMO – $2860

Size is one of the most important factors in television price, and this is the largest model in this price bracket in our HDTV buying guide. 132cm wide – plus you get a bonus 22?-26? LCD, as with the model above. The 100Hz Motion Plus technology helps make for awesome high-speed viewing technology.

$3000-$4000

SHARP LCD TV 52/117CM (LC52D77X)FREE XBOX PROMO – $3135

Right at the bottom end of the price bracket in our HDTV buying guide is this Sharp LCD television, with a free Xbox valued at $749. It ticks all the techie boxes – 52? wide, 50,000:1 contrast ration (dynamic), and 100Hz Fine Motion Advanced System. Can be power hungry, though, at 269W operating power.

Over $4000

SAMSUNG LED TV 55? (UA55B6000)BONUS LCD PROMO – $4167

At this pricing level, budget minded folks are best sticking to the bottom end of the HDTV price guide. This is a huge, well-made television, with the more advanced LED display so is less likely to become obsolete in the near future. You get the power consumption advantages of the LED television, as well as concepts like Wide Colour Enhancer Pro, removal of picture-edge blur and mega contrast ratio.