Today HDTV, Plasma TV and small digital television sets are found in just about any room of the house and some are even found in your pocket or in your car.  Unlike your Dad's giant TV back in the day, many of the best new TVs are available at bargain prices. 

Those of you who are closer in age to me remember what TV was like when we were young. Our first TV was black & white and huge. The case was like a piece of fine furniture and the screen was round and about 12 inches I think. We loved it because it brought a whole new world to our house with shows like Red Skelton, Dick Van Dyke and the Ted Mack variety hour.

Time passed and TV got better with better screen sizes and color picture but still the basic layout was the same. Everyone had one TV in the living room or den. TV sets were large and expensive,a major home purchase.

Things really have changed over the years as technology has improved. This hub is going to show you some of the best savings on smaller HDTV sets and some portable TV bargains as well.

I really liked this first one. It was bargain priced at under $600, integrates with my PC and creates a real home theater feel in the bedroom. It comes with everything needed to set it up or mount on the wall. Over all an excellent buy.

The Sony Brava M-Series Bundle is a super value. Featuring Sony KDL-19m4000/s 19 inch 720p LCD HDTV and the Sony DVD Player with accessory kit, this system gives home theater quality with out home theater clutter. Ideal for your bedroom, den or kitchen it's value priced and includes:

* Sony Bravia M-Series KDL-19M4000/S 19-inch 720p LCD HDTV (White w/ Silver Trim)
* Sony DVPSR200P/B DVD Player w/ Progressive Scan
* Flat Panel TV Wall Mount
* HDMI-HDMI Gold Tipped Cable

* Flat Panel LCD/ Plasma Screen Cleaning Kit

After looking a few of the portable HDTV/DVD Combo units over I decided that the Sharp LC22DV24u combination LCD TV (HDTV) and built in DVD player was a quality bargain at under $360 it offers Sharp's known reliability and performance with excellent audio/video quality. You could use this for the kitchen or in a child's room equally well to enjoy for a long time.  

Haier HLT71 portable LCD TV

Among the smaller HDTV units I found some I liked and some that were a waste of money. The most prominent space waster was the wristwatch TV for $99 that will only be a watch after 12 June, 2009 as it isn't digital.

Among the winners I found a couple of really good values for you. The first I looked at was the Haier HLT71 portable LCD TV. This little TV packs a lot of value in it's small frame. It comes with a 2.5 hour long-life battery and easily picks up both analog and digital broadcast signals.

Enjoy your favorite television programs anywhere, any time--in your home or away. Watch the morning news without having to get out of bed, or while sun bathing in the back yard. This 7 inch TV goes anywhere you go for hours of enjoyment. It's got a 7-inch LCD screen that switches between a 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio.

It has a built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with detachable antenna enabling you to receive crisp reception of your favorite channels - even after the digital-to-analog switch in June 2009. The HLT71 connects to other devices with an audio/video jack and coaxial output. Use with earphones for privacy or with the built-in speakers. It is a value at only $110.00.

Audiovox VE927 9-Inch LCD Drop-Down TV with Built-In DVD Player and Clock Radio

This little jewel is perfect for under cabinet in the kitchen or in your workshop. It is a combination of everything you could need in the kitchen with built in DVD payer and clock and plays digital broadcasts so it's still good after June 12th. Imagine you are watching your favorite cooking show. With this sweet unit you may prepare the dishes right alongside the TV Chef on the air or from a DVD! A great value at under $200.00.