16:9 Flat-panel TVs

The Bottom Line: Albeit saddled with more picture quality hang-ups than most entry-level LCDs, the Sharp LC-32D47UT does deliver on features and energy efficiency.

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 450, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Black

The Bottom Line: The inexpensive Westinghouse SK-H640G series is simpler to use and slightly more efficient than the competition, but comes up short in features and picture quality.

Specs: LCD TV, 26 in, 800:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, High-gloss black

The Bottom Line: The inexpensive Westinghouse SK-H640G series is simpler to use and slightly more efficient than the competition, but comes up short in features and picture quality.

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 3000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, High-gloss black

The Bottom Line: While its light shade of black won't win over bargain home theater sticklers, the LG H20 series' features and adjustability stand out among the entry-level crowd.

Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 450, 30000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Gloss black

The Bottom Line: While its light shade of black won't win over bargain home theater sticklers, the LG H20 series' features and adjustability stand out among the entry-level crowd.

Specs: LCD TV, 26 in, 450, 30000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Glossy black

The Bottom Line: While its light shade of black won't win over bargain home theater sticklers, the LG H20 series' features and adjustability stand out among the entry-level crowd.

Specs: LCD TV, 37 in, 450, 30000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Glossy black

The Bottom Line: While its light shade of black won't win over bargain home theater sticklers, the LG H20 series' features and adjustability stand out among the entry-level crowd.

Specs: LCD TV, 31.5 in, 450, 30000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Glossy black

The Bottom Line: Although not as feature-heavy as some models in its class, Samsung's LNB360 series takes the picture quality cake among entry-level LCDs.

Specs: LCD TV, 26 in, 30000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

The Bottom Line: Although not as feature-heavy as some models in its class, Samsung's LNB360 series takes the picture quality cake among entry-level LCDs.

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 30000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

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, 26 in, 13000:1, 3000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Black