The Bottom Line: 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.
Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Glossy black
The Bottom Line: The Philips PFL6704D series falls short of the competition's performance, but it does have a cool design and relatively accurate color.
Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 50000:1, 1920 x 1080
The Bottom Line: 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.
Specs: LCD TV, 37 in, 100000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
The Bottom Line: Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.
Specs: LCD TV, 37 in, 500, 80000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Glossy black
The Bottom Line: Although subpar black levels keep it from besting the LCD champs, the Toshiba ZV650U series is still one of the better values among TVs with a 240Hz effect.
Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 100000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
The Bottom Line: 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.
Specs: Plasma TV, 41.6 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Sharp AQUOS LC-42D65U, but we did review a larger model in the same series.
Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 450, 10000:1, 2000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, High-gloss black
The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN46A530, but we did review a model in a different series with similar specs.
Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 450, 20000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Vizio SV420XVT, but we did review a larger model in the series.
Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 6500:1, 1300:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
The Bottom Line: The Vizio SV470XVT represents a viable alternative for LCD TV bargain hunters who want 120Hz processing.
Specs: LCD TV, 47 in, 500, 6500:1, 1300:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9