LCD TV: Reviews

The 52-inch Samsung LN52A650 is hailed by critics and owners as an excellent LCD TV and a good value as well. The only noteworthy negative is that the screen is somewhat more prone to glare than others. Styling is… striking, featuring Samsung's Touch of Color bezel that marries a touch of red to the traditional black used on most LCD TVs. Color and black levels are true and cinematic. 40- and 46-inch sizes are also available.

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Although this LG HDTV doesn't deliver the deepest blacks among top-performing LCD TVs, it does almost everything else right, and delivers colors that are nothing short of gorgeous, critics agree. Another plus is great… signal processing, which extends to its handling of standard-definition material, an Achilles' heel of many HDTVs. Styling is striking, but whether or not that's a plus is in the eye of the beholder. Tons of video controls let users fine-tune the image. Other screen sizes in the series include 32 inches, 37 inches and 52 inches.

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While it doesn't match the black levels achieved by some top-rated LCD TVs, critics say the 47-inch Vizio SV470XVT makes up for that with great and accurate colors that are near-perfect right out of the box. It's one of… the least expensive sets to offer 120Hz signal processing and circuitry to smooth out motion in films, features that are more commonplace in high-end LCD TVs like the LG and Samsung televisions above. Connectivity and features are also rich for an LCD TV at this price, including four HDMI inputs and tons of picture controls and special modes. Even picture-in-picture -- growing increasingly rare in sets regardless of price point -- is included. A 42-inch screen size is also available.

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Experts and users are impressed with Samsung's Series 5 1080p LCD TVs, including the 40-inch LN40A550. These sets lack the cutting-edge styling and some of the high-end features -- such as 120Hz processing -- found on… more upscale sets, and black levels aren't quite as deep. However, picture quality is still very good and the price makes it a good value. The screen is less prone to glare than some of Samsung's more expensive televisions; however, audio quality and black levels aren't as good. Also available are 32-, 37-, 46- and 52-inch versions.

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If you need a smaller TV, reports say the Samsung LN32A450 is a standout in its 32-inch screen size. Picture quality is said to be great out of the box, but a huge number of picture adjustments lets you tweak the picture… to your liking. An adjustable backlight makes it easy to get the right brightness level for both well-lit and darkened viewing situations. The resolution of this TV is just 720p, but experts say that the benefits of higher 1080p resolution are lost in a screen of this size. Other sizes are available, ranging from 19 to 40 inches.

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If price matters more than extra features, we saw solid reviews for the 32-inch AOC Envision L32W761. Despite this set's budget price tag, reports say that picture quality is excellent overall, though some easy user… adjustments might be needed. Off-center viewing is surprisingly good, especially for a budget TV. Sound is a disappointment in reviews, but not much worse than that from many competing TVs. Resolution is lower than that of larger TVs, but critics say most won't notice.

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This 19-inch Samsung LCD TV has first-rate image quality, and reviews say it would be a great choice for a bedroom, dorm room or kitchen. It's available with either a black or white bezel. Hidden speakers also help give… the TV a svelte look, though sound quality isn't this model's strong suit. For such a small TV, a large number of picture controls make it possible to tweak image quality to perfection. The 720p resolution is the norm for this screen size.

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