(Nov 19, 2009)
David Katzmaier
Senior Editor
Sets between 33 and 42 inches represent the middle of the HDTV size spectrum. Big enough for many living rooms and on the upper end of bedroom-sized, these models include mostly LCDs with a few plasmas.
Samsung UN40B7000
Although its picture quality can't quite live up to the high price, the Samsung UNB7000 series is a technological and design tour de force.
Price: $1,369.00 - $1,599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 10, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung LN40B750
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.
Price: $1,229.95 - $1,649.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 13, 2009
Excellent
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Panasonic TC-P42G10
With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009.
Price: $868.00 - $1,399.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 3, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung UN40B6000
Although it delivers fine picture quality, except for a few flaws, the ultrathin Samsung UNB6000 series will appeal mainly to style seekers who don't mind spending more money.
Price: $1,199.95 - $1,799.00 (check prices)
Review date: May 1, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-40W5100
With a full suite of interactive features as well as solid picture quality, the Sony KDL-W5100 series might be worth the higher price to streaming video fans.
Price: $1,017.74 - $1,099.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 8, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-40XBR9
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.
Price: $1,368.99 - $1,999.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 7, 2009
Very good
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Panasonic TC-P42S1
With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance.
Price: $761.99 - $999.95 (check prices)
Review date: Mar 11, 2009
Very good
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Samsung LN40B650
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.
Price: $999.95 - $1,199.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 26, 2009
Very good
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Samsung LN37B650
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.
Price: $839.95 - $1,099.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 26, 2009
Very good
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LG 42LH50
While the picture quality of the LG LH50 series won't appeal to videophiles, its Netflix streaming and oodles of other interactive features will win over plenty of folks fed up with external boxes.
Price: $862.96 - $1,299.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 24, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-40VE5
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.
Price: $988.00 - $1,099.99 (check prices)
Review date: Nov 9, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-40V5100
The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.
Price: $834.00 - $1,299.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 19, 2009
Very good
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Sharp LC-40LE700UN
The Sharp LC-LE700UN's LED backlighting doesn't elevate its picture quality beyond the LCD norm, but does help make it the most efficient TV we've ever tested.
Price: $992.00 - $1,599.00 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 16, 2009
Good
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JVC LT-42P300
The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.
Price: $786.79 - $1,040.30 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 23, 2009
Good
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LG 42LH55
Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.
Price: $989.99 - $1,699.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 3, 2009
Good
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LG 37LH55
Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.
Price: $949.00 - $1,399.95 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 3, 2009
Good
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Panasonic TC-L37X1
Although it's not the best iPod-friendly TV we've tested, the Panasonic TC-LX1 provides a convenient, affordable gateway to access video and music based on your iPod or iPhone.
Price: $499.99 - $749.95 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 17, 2009
Good
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LG 42LH30
While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model.
Price: $729.99 - $999.00 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 28, 2009
Good
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LG 37LH30
While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model.
Price: $574.99 - $899.00 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 28, 2009
Good
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Sony KLV-40ZX1M
As the first large-screen edge-lit LED-based LCD, Sony's KLV-40ZX1M looks stunning turned off, but it falls short when powered up.
Price: $1,995.00 - $2,999.99 (check prices)
Review date: Feb 27, 2009
Good
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