(Sep 05, 2008)
David Katzmaier
Senior Editor
Svelte and sexy LCD (liquid crystal display) flat-panels have been replacing bulky PC monitor tubes for the past several years. It was only a matter of time before those monitors grew up into bigger flat-panel TVs. Today's flat-panel LCD-based TVs range from 15 up to 52 inches and even bigger. They can be small enough to replace your old tube or big enough to compete against plasma. Here are our favorites.
Samsung LN52A650
If you don't mind its red frame, the Samsung LN52A650 LCD HDTV will reward you with a massive feature set and excellent picture quality.
Price: $1,899.95 - $2,999.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 29, 2008
Excellent
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Samsung LN46A550
The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD HDTV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance.
Price: $1,269.95 - $1,999.99 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 8, 2008
Very good
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Samsung LN46A750
The excellent picture quality and unique interactive features of the Samsung LN46A750 flat-panel LCD aren't quite worth the higher price tag.
Price: $1,649.95 - $2,499.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 26, 2008
Very good
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Sony KDL-46Z4100
Sony's well-featured, smartly styled KDL-46Z4100 performs well enough, but its picture doesn't match that of the best LCDs.
Price: $1,969.00 - $2,799.99 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 8, 2008
Very good
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Samsung LN32A450
Solid picture quality propels the Samsung LN32A450 LCD to the front of small-screen class.
Price: $599.95 - $849.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 22, 2008
Very good
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Vizio SV470XVT
The Vizio SV470XVT represents a viable alternative for LCD HDTV bargain hunters who want 120Hz processing.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: Aug 21, 2008
Very good
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Panasonic TC-32LX85
The 32-inch Panasonic TC-32LX85 delivers surprisingly impressive picture quality for a small-screen LCD.
Price: $538.95 - $849.99 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 4, 2008
Very good
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Sony KDL-46W4100
Sony's midlevel KDL-46W4100 gets you solid dejudder video processing but otherwise its picture quality falls short of the top tier.
Price: $1,599.99 - $2,399.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 4, 2008
Very good
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LG 47LG60
A unique design and best-in-class calibration controls cannot quite make up for the lighter black levels of the LG 47LG60 47-inch flat-panel LCD TV.
Price: $1,799.00 - $2,399.00 (check prices)
Review date: May 7, 2008
Very good
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Westinghouse VK-40F580D
Perfectly acceptable image quality and a well-integrated DVD player make the Westinghouse VK-40F580D a solid choice for people going the combo route.
Price: $928.00 - $1,078.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 7, 2008
Very good
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Sony KDL-32M4000
While it's blessed with attractive looks and a solid picture, the higher price of Sony's KDL-32M4000 will turn off many 32-inch LCD comparison shoppers.
Price: $713.80 - $899.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 14, 2008
Very good
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