LCD (liquid crystal display) televisions have a widescreen, flat-panel display. They can work with standard and high-definition images. They range in size from 19 inches to 65 inches.http://reviews.cnet.com/tv-buying-guide/ Displays that fall between the 40 and 55-inch range are purchased the most by consumers.http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-tvs-plasma-tvs/?tag=page;page

Because LCD screens use a backlight, they are unable to produce the richness of black present in most plasma televisions.http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-tvs-plasma-tvs/?tag=page;page However, some LED versions of the LCD display come close.http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-tvs-plasma-tvs/?tag=page;page Unlike plasma TVs, LCD models have less glare because of the matte finish on the screen (although some models have glossy displays).http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-tvs-plasma-tvs/?tag=page;page This makes them better suited for rooms that are brightly lit.http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-tvs-plasma-tvs/?tag=page;page

The best LCD TV has a refresh rate of 120 hertz or greater.http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-tvs-plasma-tvs/?tag=page;page This cuts down on unintended motion blur.http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-tvs-plasma-tvs/?tag=page;page It has at least three HDMI input ports so that a user can connect other devices, such as game consoles, computers or Blu-ray disc players.http://reviews.cnet.com/tv-buying-guide/ Some users may want to buy an energy-saving television as well. Energy efficient TVs can come with power-saving features like sound-only modes.http://reviews.cnet.com/tv-buying-guide/ Also, smaller screen sizes use less power.

The 46-inch Samsung LN46B750 model has a viewable screen size of 45.9 inches. The measurements of the unit are 43.9 inches wide, 30.2 inches tall and 10.8 inches deep. It can display picture in picture and has 1080p high-definition resolution.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299131/review/samsung_ln46b750.html#specs The maximum resolution in pixels is 1920 x 1080. Samsung LN46B750 televisions have the following connections: VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, audio and video.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299131/review/samsung_ln46b750.html#specs This model comes with Yahoo Widgets, which streams information from the Internet to the screen.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299131/review/samsung_ln46b750.html The retail price is $1700.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299131/review/samsung_ln46b750.html#specs

Ratings

• PC World: 4.5 out of 5http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299131/review/samsung_ln46b750.html
• CNET: 3.5 out of 5http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-ln46b750/4505-6482_7-33490658.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
• Amazon: 4.3 out of 5http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46B750-46-Inch-1080p-Charcoal/dp/B001UVEZFE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286160816&sr=8-1

Price
$1,269.99 at Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46B750-46-Inch-1080p-Charcoal/dp/B001UVEZFE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286160816&sr=8-1

Reviews

• "The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested."— CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-ln46b750/4505-6482_7-33490658.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
• "Internet connectivity and very good picture quality make the Samsung LN46B750 HDTV a worthy contender."— PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299131/review/samsung_ln46b750.html
• "The Samsung LA46B750's street price may seem high for a 46in HDTV, but when you consider its excellent images and sound, its Internet and home-network connectivity, and its all-around ease of use, it's definitely worth the price."— Good Gear Guidehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/tvs/samsung/la46b750/324589

The Samsung LN40B650 has a response time of two milliseconds and a 240 hertz refresh rate.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299131/review/samsung_ln46b750.html#specs The 45.9 viewable screen can have a resolution as high as 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is a high-definition model that follows the Energy Star standard.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299131/review/samsung_ln46b750.html#specs Samsung LN40B650 models have audio, video, USB, Ethernet and HDMI interface connections.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299131/review/samsung_ln46b750.html#specs It measures 43.9 x 30.2 x 10.8 inches. This unit comes with a one year limited warranty. Like the Samsung LN46B750, it ships with Yahoo Widgets and has a retail cost of $1,700.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299131/review/samsung_ln46b750.html#specs

Ratings

• PC World: 4.5 out of 5http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299124/review/samsung_ln40b650.html
• CNET: 3 out of 5http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-ln40b650/4505-6482_7-33560261.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
• Amazon: 4.6 out of 5http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN40B650-40-Inch-1080p-Touch/dp/B001U3Y8O0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1286161206&sr=1-1

Price
$1,143.81 at Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN40B650-40-Inch-1080p-Touch/dp/B001U3Y8O0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1286161206&sr=1-1

Reviews

• "Internet connectivity and very good picture quality make the Samsung LN46B750 HDTV a worthy contender."— PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/299124/review/samsung_ln40b650.html
• "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."— CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-ln40b650/4505-6482_7-33560261.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
• "It's a decent TV, too. Motion is seldom ruffled, the colour balance is pleasingly neutral and there's plenty of detail on show. "— PC Authorityhttp://www.pcauthority.com.au/Review/168051,samsung-la32b650.aspx

The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 has a 52-inch viewable and diagonal screen size. It has a 1920 x 1080 widescreen resolution. This model can display 1080p high-definition images while supporting 720p, 1080p and 1080i broadcast formats.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/56969/review/bravia_kdl52xbr9_52inch_lcd.html#specs KDL-52XBR9 television models have dejudder technology, digital media support and anti-glare features.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/56969/review/bravia_kdl52xbr9_52inch_lcd.html#specs It is compliant with Energy star and has a one year limited warranty.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/56969/review/bravia_kdl52xbr9_52inch_lcd.html#specs The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 has a 240 hertz refresh rate.

Ratings

• PC World: 4 out of 5http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/56969/review/bravia_kdl52xbr9_52inch_lcd.html
• CNET: 3 out of 5http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sony-bravia-kdl-52xbr9/4505-6482_7-33485036.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
• Amazon: 4.3 out of 5http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-KDL-52XBR9-52-Inch-1080p/dp/B001VFMA5Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286161548&sr=1-1

Price
$2,399.99 at Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-KDL-52XBR9-52-Inch-1080p/dp/B001VFMA5Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286161548&sr=1-1

Reviews

• "Good-looking images, interesting multimedia features, and a huge selection of Internet-video offerings justify the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9’s $2000 price tag."— PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/56969/review/bravia_kdl52xbr9_52inch_lcd.html
• "Sony's high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers."— CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sony-bravia-kdl-52xbr9/4505-6482_7-33485036.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
• "Although they lack LED backlighting, the reasonable price tags on Sony's XBR9 televisions and deluxe features make them a bargain."— Digital Trendshttp://www.digitaltrends.com/tv-reviews/sony-bravia-kdl-52xbr9-review/

LG ELectronics 42LH55 televisions have a retail price of $1100.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/61741/review/42lh55.html The 42-inch model has a response time of 2.4 milliseconds, a 16:9 aspect ratio and a 80000:1 contrast ratio.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/61741/review/42lh55.html#specs It has a high-definition 1080p resolution with a maximum size of 1920 x 1080. The unit weighs 41.9 pounds and measures 41.4 x 28.3 x 11.7 inches. LG ELectronics 42LH55 LCD units come with dejudder technology, primary color settings and digital media support.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/61741/review/42lh55.html#specs

Ratings

• PC World: 3.5 out of 5http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/61741/review/42lh55.html
• CNET: 3 out of 5http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/lg-42lh55/4505-6482_7-33488058.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
• Amazon: 4.5 out of 5http://www.amazon.com/LG-42LH55-42-Inch-1080p-240Hz/dp/B001VKYANG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286162587&sr=1-1

Price
$1,058.89 at Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/LG-42LH55-42-Inch-1080p-240Hz/dp/B001VKYANG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286162587&sr=1-1

Reviews

• "The LG 42LH55 HDTV has solid picture quality, but it's lean on extra goodies."— PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/61741/review/42lh55.html
• "Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color."— CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/lg-42lh55/4505-6482_7-33488058.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
• "This TV is hitting a major sweet spot in price/value offering with its many excellent features and picture quality. It's my favorite TV at the moment for an LCD in this price range."— LCD TV Buying Guidehttp://reviews.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtvreviews/lg-47lh55-review.html

The 110-pound Vizio GV52LF has a measurement of 50.4 x 33.4 x 4.9 inches. This model has anti-glare and primary color controls.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/31030/review/gv52lf.html#specs It ships with the following hardware: RCA audio, speakers, a composite video cable and an ATSC tuner.http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/31030/review/gv52lf.html#specs 720p, 1080p and 1080i broadcast resolutions can be displayed by this LCD television. It has a horizontal and vertical viewing angle of 178 degrees. The response time for the Vizio GV52LF is 5 milliseconds.

Ratings

• PC World: 3.5 out of 5http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/31030/review/gv52lf.html
• CNET: 3 out of 5http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/vizio-gv52lf/4505-6482_7-32574851.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
• Amazon: 4 out of 5http://www.amazon.com/Vizio-GV52LF/dp/B000Z36I4O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286163076&sr=1-1

Price
$1,338.54 at Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Vizio-GV52LF/dp/B000Z36I4O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286163076&sr=1-1

Reviews

• "Pleasing images and a rock-bottom price combine to make Vizio GV52LF hard to beat."— PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/31030/review/gv52lf.html
• "Although a bargain by big-screen LCD standards, the 52-inch Vizio GV52LF has a hard time competing against similarly sized plasmas."— CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/vizio-gv52lf/4505-6482_7-32574851.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
• "The new GV52L FHDTV is 52" of pure LCD Full High-Definition television with full support for 1080P resolution and blazing fast response times."— Digital Trendshttp://www.digitaltrends.com/tv-reviews/vizio-gv52lf-review/

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