HP has offered flat-panel LCDs for the last few years, and for 2005, its newest lineup has the same styling and feature pack throughout all three models. The list of features is impressive: each model has more connectivity than most LCDs in this class, including both DVI and HDMI as well as two less-useful FireWire inputs and a pair of component-video jacks. We also like this series' detachable speakers; this option allows you much more flexibility in tight spaces.

While we haven't reviewed any of these sets, we've looked at the previous generation of HP LCDs, the 30-inch LC3040N model, and came away less than impressed. The three models below employ improved panels and electronics according to HP, but until we receive a new set to review, we can't confirm that claim. It's also worth noting that HP isn't competing against no-name LCD makers' price points, charging several hundred dollars more and including features such as a built-in tuner and CableCard. For this reason, we expect the company's LCDs to sell relatively lightly.

At CEDIA 2005, HP demonstrated televisions with built-in networking and the ability to access media files on networked computers. The models below lack that capability.

From entry level to top of the line, with the step-up features that distinguish each line from the previous ones highlighted.