The Bottom Line: Although it costs a tad more than bargain-basement models, the Sony KDL-L5000 series makes up for it with above-basement design and picture quality.
Specs: LCD TV, 21.6 in, 8000:1, 800:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Black
Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 13000:1, 3000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Black
The Bottom Line: While no style maven or template for reference color, the Toshiba AV502U series can do black levels better than most inexpensive LCDs.
Specs: LCD TV, 26 in, High-gloss black
Specs: LCD TV, 37 in, 720p, High-gloss black
The Bottom Line: The hallmark of Vizio's VO320E isn't "Eco," as the name implies--it's decent picture quality for a rock-bottom price.
Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 450, 15000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9
Specs: LCD TV, 31.5 in, 720p, High-gloss black
The Bottom Line: Sony's KDL-VE5 series of eco-friendly LCD TVs brings an innovative new power-saving feature to the party, along with respectable picture quality.
Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 100000:1, 5000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black
Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 100000:1, 4500:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black
Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 100000:1, 4500:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black
The Bottom Line: Despite image quality a notch or two below competing plasmas, the LG PS80 series will win over shoppers who prioritize built-in video streaming.
Specs: Plasma TV, 60 in, 1500 cd/m2, 2000000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9