10 Black Friday HDTV Deals for 2011

Best Buy: Dynex 24-Inch LCD TV for $80

Model Number: DX-24L200A12

Specs: 1080p, 60 Hz, 2 HDMI inputs, 1 PC video input

Thoughts: There's nothing fancy about this 24-inch Dynex HDTV, but at $79, it could be your next PC monitor or kitchen counter television for cheap. [View All Best Buy Deals]

Best Buy: Panasonic 50-Inch Plasma TV for $600

Model Number: TC-P50S30

Specs: 1080p, 600 Hz, 3 HDMI inputs, 2 USB ports, Smart TV

Thoughts: Panasonic is known for its plasma HDTVs, and on Black Friday you can get a big one for $200 less than Best Buy's current asking price. This model also has apps for Netflix, Pandora, CinemaNow and Facebook if you plug in an Ethernet cable. [View All Best Buy Deals]

Best Buy: Sharp 42-Inch LCD TV for $200

Model Number: LC42SV49U

Specs: 1080p, 60 Hz, 4 HDMI inputs, 1 PC input, USB

Thoughts: Best Buy's knocking $300 off the suggested retail price for whoever gets through the door first. Specs aren't cutting-edge, but this a lot of screen for not a lot of cash. [View All Best Buy Deals]

Sam's Club: LG 55-Inch LED TV for $928

Model Number: 55LV5400

Specs: 1080p, 120 Hz, 4 HDMI inputs, 2 USB ports, PC input, 1.2 inches thick, Smart TV

Thoughts: The $370 savings on this 55-inch LED TV might be worth the $40 Sam's Club membership--if you can beat the Black Friday crowds. It's ultra-thin at 1.2 inches, and it includes a Wi-Fi adapter for access to LG's Smart TV apps. [View All Sam's Club Deals]

Sears: Sharp 60-Inch LED TV for $999

Model Number: LC60LE6300U

Specs: 1080p, 120 Hz, 3 HDMI inputs, PC input, 2.8-inches thick

Thoughts: Seekers of big screens will want to line up at Sears on Black Friday, where Sharp's 60-inch, LED TV will be on sale for $400 off the current asking price. For gamers, this set's so-called "Vyper drive" aims to eliminate input lag. [View All Sears Deals]

Target: Element 40-Inch LCD TV for $265

Model Number: ELDFT404

Specs: 1080p, 60 Hz, 3 HDMI inputs, USB, PC input

Thoughts: Although it's not a steal like Best Buy's 42-inch Sharp for $199, the no-name Element 40-inch TV gets a $235 price cut on Black Friday, making it worth consideration for a small den or bedroom TV set. [View All Target Deals]

Walmart: Toshiba 65-inch LCD TV for $998

Model Number: 65HT2U

Specs: 1080p, 120 Hz, 3 HDMI inputs, 1 USB input, 1 PC input

Thoughts: For those who favor screen size over premium features, Walmart has a 65-inch LCD TV from Toshiba for about $400 less than current retail prices. [View All Walmart Deals]

Target: Westinghouse 46-Inch LCD TV for $298

Model Number: VR-4625

Specs: 1080p, 60 Hz, 3 HDMI inputs, PC input

Thoughts: Westinghouse's 46-inch TV is yet another no-frills television at an unbeatable price, discounted by nearly $250 on Black Friday. These will probably sell out quickly. [View All Target Deals]

Walmart: Vizio 42-Inch 3D LED TV for $598

Model Number: M3D420SR

Specs: 1080p, 240 Hz, 1.2 inches thick, passive 3D, Internet apps, 4 pairs of glasses (1 premium)

Thoughts: If you're in the market for a medium-sized 3D TV with all the trimmings, you can't do better on Black Friday than this 42-inch Vizio, which will be $300 cheaper than the current asking price. It's an ultra-slim design with LED backlighting, and it offers Internet apps such as Hulu Plus and Netflix over Wi-Fi or a wired connection. [View All Walmart Deals]

Wholesale Clubs: Samsung 55-Inch LED TV for $1100

Model Number: UN55D6050

Specs: 1080p, 120 Hz, 4 HDMI inputs, 3 USB ports, 1 PC input, Smart TV, DLNA, 1.2 inches thick

Thoughts: Here's one for the shoppers who don't want to brave the lines. Sam's Club and Costco are both selling a Samsung 55-Inch LED TV online while supplies last for $800 off the suggested retail price, and $500 cheaper than other online retailers. BJ's will have some in store on Black Friday as well.

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