The ultimate one-page guide to LCD HDTVs all of the "need to know" information about HDTV & 3D TV technology you'll need before making that final decision!
All-Around Awesome LCD HDTV
Samsung LN46C750 46" LCD HDTV
If you're looking for the LCD HDTV that's got it all at a decent price, let the Samsung LN46C750 46-Inch 1080p 3D LCD HDTV (Black) be at the top of your list. This 1080p 46-incher has a fast 120 Hz refresh rate. Its "game mode" feature will optimize the black levels for the most crisp picture possible for you PS3/Xbox/Wii owners. It even accepts Flash drives and digital cameras. Connect to social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Flickr and others. Use a wireless connection to stream PC content to this HDTV, too. To top if off, this HDTV touts itself as being 40% more energy compliant than Energy Star itself! The customer testimonials speak for themselves on this great choice.
be at the top of your list. This 1080p 46-incher has a fast 120 Hz refresh rate. Its "game mode" feature will optimize the black levels for the most crisp picture possible for you PS3/Xbox/Wii owners. It even accepts Flash drives and digital cameras. Connect to social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Flickr and others. Use a wireless connection to stream PC content to this HDTV, too. To top if off, this HDTV touts itself as being 40% more energy compliant than Energy Star itself! The customer testimonials speak for themselves on this great choice.HDTV for Economy AND Quality
Panasonic Viera TC-L37X2 32" HDTV
Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock is a 720p unit: but don't worry. Remember - HDTVs under 50" have no benefit when it comes to 720p vs. 1080p, so you're safe with this great unit. It has exceptional viewing from 178-degrees across, and was actually designed to coincide with an iPod (an external iPod Dock is included). Game Mode allows the picture during gaming to be in sharp focus with high dark/light contrast, and this HDTV also has an interlinking feature for Blu-Ray disc players and AV devices. Insert your camera's memory card to view slideshows of pictures.
is a 720p unit: but don't worry. Remember - HDTVs under 50" have no benefit when it comes to 720p vs. 1080p, so you're safe with this great unit. It has exceptional viewing from 178-degrees across, and was actually designed to coincide with an iPod (an external iPod Dock is included). Game Mode allows the picture during gaming to be in sharp focus with high dark/light contrast, and this HDTV also has an interlinking feature for Blu-Ray disc players and AV devices. Insert your camera's memory card to view slideshows of pictures.Best LED HDTV Around
Toshiba 55UX600U 55" LED HDTV
Following the newest trend, internet TV: This Toshiba 55UX600U 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Net TV (Black Gloss) set allows you to enjoy Toshiba Net TV on-demand: movies in true 1080p high definition with 5.1 surround sound. Connect to Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and all of your other top social networking sites. What really matters: this is a top notch LED-powered unit designed to eliminate motion blur entirely with its 120 Hz refresh. Thanks to this technology, you can really fine-tune color temperature. Its AutoView sensor adjusts picture quality and darkness depending on how light or dark it is in your room. The Game Mode also adjusts pictures for optimal gaming display. You're spending a little more (MSRP: $1,300) for this set, but are getting a big 55" screen. Its LED technology gives you an edge over older LCD, decreasing buyer's remorse over the next few years.
set allows you to enjoy Toshiba Net TV on-demand: movies in true 1080p high definition with 5.1 surround sound. Connect to Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and all of your other top social networking sites. What really matters: this is a top notch LED-powered unit designed to eliminate motion blur entirely with its 120 Hz refresh. Thanks to this technology, you can really fine-tune color temperature. Its AutoView sensor adjusts picture quality and darkness depending on how light or dark it is in your room. The Game Mode also adjusts pictures for optimal gaming display. You're spending a little more (MSRP: $1,300) for this set, but are getting a big 55" screen. Its LED technology gives you an edge over older LCD, decreasing buyer's remorse over the next few years.Best Plasma HDTV
Samsung PN50C550 50" Plasma HDTV
While plasma is an older technology, it has been improved greatly through the years. This Samsung PN50C550 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Black) is no exception: designed to eliminate blur and glare from other objects (or the sun coming through your windows), this low-energy unit has a blazing .001ms response time and 600 Hz refresh rate, which is simply unmatched when compared to LCD or LED HDTVs. Flash drives and cameras can easily connect to the HDTV for picture slideshows or videos. Samsung was able to drastically improve the viewing angle (self-proclaimed as a 43% improvement) versus the previous model.Best 3D TV with FREE Theatre Glasses
Vizio E3D420VX 42" 3DTV
Remember that pair of plastic 3D glasses you, err, took home from the theater after seeing Avatar? Finally, a 3D TV is out that allows you to use those cheap specs instead of battery-powered, $150 3D glasses - and that TV is VIZIO E3D420VX 42 Inch Class Theater 3D LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps. In case you failed to "take" ;) home those theater glasses, Vizio includes two pairs of them with this set. Beyond the fact that it's the first HDTV to offer this functionality, it's a great unit with lots of features, including internet connectivity, auto backlight adjustment, SRS TruVolume true surround sound, 3 HDMI ports and two USB ports that are thumb-drive ready. Best yet, it's under $700 - an insane price for a 42" 3DTV. Vizio's goal was to re-create the 3D theater experience, and they really nailed it with this one - just check the reviews!A Superior (and Massive!) 3D-Ready DLP
Mitsubishi WD-73638 73" DLP HDTV
So, you want overkill - I think a 73" should do it. This Mitsubishi WD-73638 73-Inch 3D-Ready DLP HDTV from DLP master, Mitsubishi, is not only the best bang-for-the-buck large screen TV around, but its DLP technology is incredible. Capable of viewing in both 2D and 3D modes, you'll be ready for 3D Blu-Ray, gaming and 3D broadcasting. Its response rate is approximately 1,000x faster than LCD, according to the manufacturer. This DLP HDTV receives digital cable and DTV broadcasts, and uses a 6-color processing system to display super crisp, accurate colors from broadcast and otherwise. If you intend to get this set for 3D purposes, remember that you'll need to purchase the glasses separately!
