All three TV's are $1299.00. I have one requirement - a headphone jack.
I don't plan to buy a Sony PS3 or a Blue Ray DVD player.
The Sony model is Sony 120Hz 40" Flat Panel LCD HDTV** (KDL40D3000)
ideo Features
3:2 Pulldown detection Yes
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness 450 cd/m2
Comb Filter 3D Digital
Display Capabilities 480i/480p/720p/1080i
Display Technology LCD
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 8000:1
HD Compatible Yes
Input Capabilities
Native Resolution 1366 x 768p
Picture-In-Picture Yes
Refresh Rate
Response Time 8ms
Screen Size 40"
True Contrast Ratio 1600:1
TV Tuner ATSC
Video Processor 10-Bit Panel With Bravia Engine
Viewing Angle 178 x 178
Audio Features
Audio Enhancement S-Force
Audio Output Jacks 1 - Rear
Auto Volume Correction Yes
Speaker Configuration Bottom
Speaker Output Power 10 Watts x 2
Speakers Included
Convenience Features
Built-In Program Guide No
Cabinet Colour Black
Channel Labeling Yes
Closed Captioning Yes
Language Options English/French/Spanish
Parental Control Yes
Pedestal Stand Included
Remote Multi-Brand
Sleep/Alarm Timer Yes
Wall Mount Optional
Wall Mount Specification VESA
Inputs/Outputs
A/V (Composite) Inputs 2 - Rear, 1 - Side
Cable Card Slot No
Coaxial Cable Inputs 2 - Rear
Component Video Inputs 2 - Rear
DVI Inputs No
HDMI Inputs 2 - Rear, 1 - Side
Headphone Jack 1 - Side
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) Inputs None
Media Card Slots No
Other Inputs/Outputs None
PC Audio Inputs 1 - Rear
PC VGA Inputs 1 (Rear) D-Sub 15
S-Video Inputs 1 - Rear
The Samsung is Samsung 40" Widescreen LCD HDTV** (LNT4053H) - Future Shop Exclusive
Video Features
3:2 Pulldown detection Yes
Aspect Ratio Widescreen (16:9)
Brightness 550 cd/m2
Comb Filter Info Not Available
Display Capabilities 480i/480p/720p/1080i
Display Technology LCD
Dynamic Contrast Ratio
HD Compatible Yes
Input Capabilities
Native Resolution 1366 x 768
Picture-In-Picture Yes
Refresh Rate
Response Time 8ms
Screen Size 40"
True Contrast Ratio 8000:1 (Dynamic)
TV Tuner ATSC/NTSC/QAM
Video Processor DNIe
Viewing Angle 178 Degrees
Audio Features
Audio Enhancement SRS TruSurroundXT
Audio Output Jacks Optical
Auto Volume Correction Yes
Speaker Configuration Bottom
Speaker Output Power 10 Watts x 2
Speakers Included
Convenience Features
Built-In Program Guide No
Cabinet Colour Black
Channel Labeling Yes
Closed Captioning Yes
Language Options English, French, Spanish
Parental Control Yes
Pedestal Stand Included
Remote Universal Backlit
Sleep/Alarm Timer Yes
Wall Mount Auto Wall Mount Compatible
Wall Mount Specification VESA
Inputs/Outputs
A/V (Composite) Inputs 1 Rear, 1 Side
Cable Card Slot No
Coaxial Cable Inputs Info Not Available
Component Video Inputs 2 Rear
DVI Inputs 2 Rear
HDMI Inputs 2 Rear, 1 Side
Headphone Jack Yes
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) Inputs No
Media Card Slots No
Other Inputs/Outputs USB 2.0
PC Audio Inputs 1 Rear
PC VGA Inputs Yes
S-Video Inputs 1 Rear, 1 Side
Product Details
Product Service Plan Available Available For Purchase
Warranty Labour 1 Year
Warranty Parts 1 Year
You can suggest others but it must have a headphone output and most don't. This is the absolute max for the budget.
Thanks,
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