These are the 5 most important things to look for in a cheap TV so you don't regret your purchase

A man thoughtfully looks at LCD TVs in a large store with his back to the camera.

You’ve made up your mind: You’re buying a new TV, and it will not be expensive. Why? Because even a $350 TV is still $350.

Fortunately, cheap TVs have never been better, and good-enough TVs have never been cheaper. You just have to know what you’re looking for — otherwise you might end up with a TV that frustrates you more than it entertains you.