Big Screen LCD and Plasma HDTVs (40+ Inches)

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Cheap (but Good!) TVs that are worth a closer look!
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Brand-name TVs that you can trust
Cutting Edge TVs
Cutting Edge TVs that will make your jaw drop

Vizio V0420E

LG 42" LCD Television

Sony 40" LCD Television

from $799.99 from $899.51 from $1,488.18
  • Very Affordable: The V0320E has an affordable price tag, but is still loaded with excellent features and provides superior picture quality.
  • Growing Brand: The Vizio brand has grown enormously in the past several years because of great TVs with modest price tags, like this one. Everything you need and nothing you don't.
  • Nice Specs: 1080p and a 120 Hz refresh rate are common this year, and really, it's the sweet spot of price to performance.
  • Netcast: Other web-ready TVs have Amazon or Blockbuster video on demand, but this LG connects with the godfather: Netflix! Also connects to YouTube and other popular services.
  • Lightning-Fast Refresh Rate: The 240 Hz Motionflow technology is sharp -- maybe excessively sharp, but you can brag about this cutting-edge feature when your friends are over for the game.
  • Internet-Ready: Comes with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video capabilities that let you enjoy thousands of on-demand movies, TV shows, music and more.

TVs We Considered But Didn't Pick

46-inch LED

Samsung UN46B8000

Grade: A
What Does This Grade Mean: A
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $1,918.18

42-inch Plasma

Panasonic TC-P42G10

Grade: A
What Does This Grade Mean: A
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $829.88

40-inch LED

Samsung UN40B7000

Grade: A-
What Does This Grade Mean: A-
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $1,428.18

42-inch LCD

Toshiba 42ZV650U

Grade: A-
What Does This Grade Mean: A-
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $907.56

40-inch LED

Samsung UN40B6000

Grade: B+
What Does This Grade Mean: B+
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $1,298.18

Philips 42PFL6704D

Grade: B-
What Does This Grade Mean: B-
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $883.30

42-inch LCD

Sharp LC-42D85U

Grade: B-
What Does This Grade Mean: B-
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $1,049.00

Sony KDL-40S4100

Grade: C
What Does This Grade Mean: C
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $999.95

40-inch LCD

Samsung LN-40A550

Grade: C
What Does This Grade Mean: C
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $729.88

42-inch LCD

LG 42LG50

Grade: C
What Does This Grade Mean: C
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $887.03

40-inch LCD

Samsung LN-40A650

Grade: C-
What Does This Grade Mean: C-
A is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions.
B is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look.
C means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered.
D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets.
from $1,029.88
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