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Editors' rating: 2h stars

$449 to $494 at 2 stores Add to my list

Sharp LC-32D47UT Reviewed on 12/04/2009

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

Editors' rating: 3 stars

$389 to $429 at 4 stores Add to my list

LG 26LH20 Reviewed on 11/30/2009

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

Editors' rating: 3 stars
User rating: 4h stars out of 6 reviews

$399 to $499 at 6 stores Add to my list

LG 32LH20 Reviewed on 11/23/2009

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

Editors' rating: 3 stars

$355 to $462 at 7 stores Add to my list

Samsung LN26B360 Reviewed on 11/20/2009

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

Editors' rating: 3 stars
User rating: 4 stars out of 8 reviews

$443 to $469 at 10 stores Add to my list

Samsung LN32B360 Reviewed on 11/20/2009

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

Editors' rating: 3 stars

$354 to $449 at 5 stores Add to my list

Sony KDL-26L5000 Reviewed on 11/18/2009

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

Editors' rating: 3 stars

$499 at 1 store Add to my list

Sony KDL-22L5000 Reviewed on 11/18/2009

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

Editors' rating: 3 stars
User rating: 3h stars out of 14 reviews

$449 to $449 at 10 stores Add to my list

Sony KDL-32L5000 Reviewed on 11/18/2009

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

Editors' rating: 2h stars

$319 to $469 at 13 stores Add to my list

Toshiba 26AV502U Reviewed on 11/16/2009

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