Productopia | LCD TV

So you've picked out the perfect flat-screen LCD TV or plasma TV. You've even picked out the perfect TV wall mount to hang it on a wall. But have you picked out the perfect place to put your new TV? Experts -- ourselves included -- often wax poetically about the outstanding picture quality of top-performing TVs. However, the truth of the matter is that no matter how perfect the image, factors such as seating distances, TV height and more can conspire to ruin the viewing experience. Here's what you need to know.

Earlier this month, we blogged about some TV deals that caught our eye in the first wave of leaked Black Friday circulars. Now that the bulk of the circulars -- and the last-minute surprise add-ons to those circulars -- have made the scene, the full picture on TV deals for Black Friday and Black Friday eve has come into focus. Since the shopping holiday is more about value and bottom-line pricing, it's really no surprise that discounts on top performing sets are modest at best. However if good-enough performance is good enough in exchange for a hard-to-beat price, there are some buys to be had. Check out our earlier post for some pretty good deals. In addition, here are a couple of others to consider.

B.O.B. expanded a recall of its jogging strollers, this time because of a choking hazard. Sony recalled 1.6 million flat panels televisions because they may spontaneously combust. Volkswagen issued recalls on one Audi and several VW models, totaling more than 168,000 automobiles for leaking fuel lines. And 2011-2012 Corvettes were recalled for failing to meet Federal safety standards. Find out more below.

We've all seen stories like this one about folks who've cancelled their cable or satellite TV service in favor of getting television programming over the air or via the web, either for free or at reduced cost . That many people are considering such a move comes as no surprise, given the state of the economy and that cable bills can run well over $100 per month for anyone desiring more than just the basics. This article at WalletPop.com explores just how much cord-cutters can save. On the other side of things, research indicates cancelling the cable subscription is probably not yet right for everyone. Whether it's right for you depends on factors like what you watch, how much you watch, the quality of your Internet connection, and even where you live. ConsumerSearch already has a number of reports that lay out some of the considerations for you, including brand new reports on video streaming services, and on digital media players that bring those services to any TV. Let's pull all of that together so you can see whether cutting the cord to your cable or satellite TV provider will work for you and your family.