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(Nov 03, 2009)
David Katzmaier
Senior Editor
Many people shopping for a living-room-sized HDTV end up in this size range. These HDTVs are large enough to satisfy desires for that big, beautiful high-definition picture, yet not so large that they dominate most rooms.
Samsung UN46B8500
It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.
Price: $2,895.00 - $3,239.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 6, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung UN46B8000
The expensive, stylish Samsung UNB8000 series has its share of picture quality drawbacks, but a firmware update helps, and the thin frames are worth serious bragging rights.
Price: $1,899.95 - $2,599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 25, 2009
Excellent
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LG 47LH90
Deep black levels and accurate color help propel the LED-backlit LG LH90 series into the front row of the LCD picture quality class.
Price: $1,749.95 - $1,999.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 10, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung LN46B750
The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested.
Price: $1,374.95 - $2,199.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 13, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung UN46B7000
Although its picture quality can't quite live up to the high price, the Samsung UNB7000 series is a technological and design tour de force.
Price: $1,649.00 - $2,029.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 10, 2009
Excellent
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Panasonic TC-P46G10
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.
Price: $1,079.95 - $1,499.95 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 3, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung LN46A950
Samsung's LED-backlit LN46A950 represents the peak of flat-panel LCD TV performance and picture quality, with a price to match.
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Review date: Sep 10, 2008
Excellent
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Samsung UN46B6000
Although it delivers fine picture quality, except for a few flaws, the ultrathin Samsung UNB6000 series will appeal mainly to style seekers who don't mind spending more money.
Price: $1,539.00 - $1,849.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 1, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-46W5100
With a full suite of interactive features as well as solid picture quality, the Sony KDL-W5100 series might be worth the higher price to streaming video fans.
Price: $1,229.00 - $1,999.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 8, 2009
Very good
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Toshiba 46SV670U
Albeit slightly less impressive than other LED-based LCDs with local dimming, the Toshiba SV670U also costs less and still gives great blacks.
Price: $1,555.00 - $2,299.00 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 27, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-46XBR9
Sony's high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers.
Price: $1,499.50 - $2,599.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 7, 2009
Very good
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Panasonic TC-P46S1
With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance.
Price: $989.00 - $1,499.99 (check prices)
Review date: Mar 11, 2009
Very good
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Samsung LN46B650
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.
Price: $1,239.95 - $1,999.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 26, 2009
Very good
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LG 47LH50
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.
Price: $1,299.00 - $1,599.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 24, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-46V5100
The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.
Price: $1,039.00 - $1,699.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 19, 2009
Very good
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Sharp LC-46LE700UN
The Sharp LC-LE700UN's LED backlighting doesn't elevate its picture quality beyond the LCD norm, but does help make it the most efficient TV we've ever tested.
Price: $1,293.00 - $1,999.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 16, 2009
Good
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JVC LT-46P300
The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.
Price: $1,054.42 - $1,308.11 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 23, 2009
Good
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LG 47LH55
Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.
Price: $1,195.00 - $1,599.95 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 3, 2009
Good
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Toshiba 47ZV650U
Although subpar black levels keep it from besting the LCD champs, the Toshiba ZV650U series is still one of the better 240Hz values among TVs with a 240Hz effect.
Price: $1,159.00 - $1,699.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 19, 2009
Good
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LG 47LH30
While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model.
Price: $799.00 - $1,399.99 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 28, 2009
Good
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