the thing with you might be that you are not 100% sure off do you need video record and other smart features or just go with normal hdtv. point is straight away clear that if you want smart hdtv vu is 100% best choice but for non smart sony will 100% cost more so going for samsung you will 100% not going to regret where as for lg i will 100% not recommend to go for due to bad services. lg carries 3d tv like features to attract but viewers are now actually moved away from that tech so if your area has bad services then lg is 100% not to go for.