Find The Right Flat-panel TVs

LG 42LH20

While its light shade of black won't win over bargain home theater sticklers, the LG H20 series' features and adjustability stand out among the entry-level crowd.

Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 450, 30000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Gloss black

Samsung LN32B650

While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 100000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

JVC LT-42P300

The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.

Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 6500:1, 1920 x 1080, Black

Sony KDL-40V5100

The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.

Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 50000:1, 5000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

LG 42LH30

While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model.

Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 50000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Gloss black

Panasonic Viera TC-P50X1

Although it requires more than a few picture quality trade-offs, the Panasonic TC-P50X1 delivers the best black-levels-to-dollars ratio of any HDTV we've tested.

Specs: Plasma panel, 50 in, 30000:1, 1366 x 398, 16:9

Panasonic TC-P42S1

With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance.

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

Hitachi UT32V502

CNET did not review the Hitachi UT32V502, but we did review a larger model in a different series.

Specs: LCD flat panel display, 32 in, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Pearl crystal anthracite with chrome trim

Haier HL47K

Serious uniformity flaws make it difficult to recommend the Haier HL47K over other bargain LCD TVs.

Specs: LCD TV, 47 in, 500, 1500:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

Samsung LN40A630

CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A630, but we did review a larger model in a different series with similar specs.

Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

Vizio SV420XVT

CNET did not review the Vizio SV420XVT, but we did review a larger model in the series.

Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 6500:1, 1300:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

HP LC4276N

CNET did not review the HP LC4276N, but we did review a larger model in the series.

Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 1200:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

Sony Bravia KDL-32S3000

CNET did not review the Sony KDL-32S3000, but we did review a larger model in the series.

Specs: LCD TV, 26 in, 450, 6000:1, 800:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Black

Samsung HP-T5054

While CNET has not reviewed the Samsung HP-T5054, we have reviewed the similar Samsung HP-T5064.

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 15000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

Vizio VU42LF

Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 1800:1, 900:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

Samsung LN-T4661F

Although not quite the best of its breed, the Samsung LN-T4661F delivers very good picture quality with plenty of style and functionality.

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

Vizio VP42

The low-buck, high-value Vizio VP42HDTV deftly avoids most of the picture-quality pitfalls of inexpensive plasmas.

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 480 cd/m2, 10000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9

Samsung LTN325W

This Samsung makes for a fine bedroom set but videophiles will notice flaws in its performance.

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 500, 600:1, 1280 x 768, 16:9

Panasonic TC-P50C1

Specs: Plasma TV, 49.9 in, 2000000:1, 15000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

Panasonic TH-M50HD18

Specs: Plasma TV, 49.9 in, 16:9