Big Screen LCD and Plasma HDTVs (40+ Inches)

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

Toshiba 42" LCD Television

Panasonic 42" Plasma Television

Sharp AQUOS 42" LCD Television

from $852.00 from $801.88 from $1,049.00
  • Secure Digital card slot: View your digital photos on the big screen simply by inserting your memory card into the built-in card reader.
  • Deep Lagoon Design: Special attention has been paid to the aesthetics of this television to provide the most pleasant viewing experience possible.
  • Connected HDTV: This plasma has online capabilities, and can pull video content from Amazon's Video On Demand service and YouTube.
  • Three HDMI inputs:Plenty of room for all your high-definition accessories.
  • Affordable 120Hz: Most TVs with this extra-smoothing refresh rate are exorbitantly expensive. Not this one!
  • 5 HDMI inputs!: More than enough best-quality digital inputs for all your high-definition accessories.

TVs We Considered But Didn't Pick

46-inch LCD

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D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities.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 $1,968.18

40-inch LCD

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D & F indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities.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 $1,399.99

40-inch LCD

Samsung UN40B6000

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 $1,308.18

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 $884.40

LG 42LH50

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 $844.97

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 $699.95

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 $1,123.35

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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