Our Favorite TVs with All the Bells and Whistles
Most TV's of lesser specifications (and price) are great for most people. If you aren't most people, then check out our top picks for TVs with the gizmos or features we think you might actually find useful (and not just for making your friends jealous).
The Sharp LC-42D64U is an exceptional high-definition television in almost every regard. It features full 1080p HD resolution, a super-fast 4ms response time, and a highly-rated contrast ratio that will provide excellent image quality and definition. read more
- 4.97 out of 5
If you want to enjoy yourself without worrying that technology is going to speed past you and make your fancy new TV obsolete, the Samsung LN32A550 LCD HDTV is about as future-proof as you can get. It's got 1080p high-definition resolution, which is something we wouldn't normally advise on TVs smaller than 46 or 50 inches. read more
- 4 out of 5
A close relative of our top 32" cutting edge TV, this 37" LCD from Sharp is packed to the gills with high-end features aimed at giving videophiles and hardcore gamers an eye-opening visual experience. If you're looking for the super crisp images in a large-sized TV set, the Sharp LC-37GP1U is an excellent choice. read more
- 4.77 out of 5
Fifty-two inches. That's the new sweet spot. This is the size that everybody seems to want: the 52" LCD. read more
- 3.92 out of 5
This is DigitalAdvisor's "Cool" 23" LCD TV. Admit it, you'll get your friends to ooh and ahh when they watch you slip a DVD into the side of the TV - no messy cables, no DVD player to hide somewhere near the screen. read more
- 3.57 out of 5
Enormous. You had better have a whole lot of room for the Sharp AQUOS LC-65D93U. read more
Worth a Second Look
Samsung makes excellent televisions, and the 50" Plasma HP-T5084 ain't too shabby. It's not too expensive for a big-screen 1080p HDTV (though the 46" LN-T4661F beats it by two or three hundred bucks), and it looks absolutely gorgeous: both the picture quality and the stylish casing. read more
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of LCD and plasma TVs. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they're worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
- 4.52 out of 5
Sharp AQUOS televisions have a long-standing reputation for being high-quality sets, and this 32" LCD is no exception. Optimized for high-performance, this is a perfect television for people interested in the crispest images and the best features, whether you're watching a high-definition nature documentary or using a next-generation gaming console. read more
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of LCD and plasma TVs. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they're worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
- 4.28 out of 5
TVs We Considered But Didn't Pick
Philips 42" Plasma TV
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of LCD and plasma TVs. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they're worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
