Although flat LCD HDTVs used to be restricted to sizes smaller than 32 inches, LCD TVs up to 55 inches are now common, and larger sizes are available. LCD TV reviews also indicate that black levels have improved (although most are still not quite up to the level of plasma). In the past, plasma TVs had been less expensive than LCD TVs, but that gap has now largely disappeared. Since LCD TVs are available in such a wide size range, it's easier to find a television that matches your budget. See our companion report on plasma TVs for more flat-screen options. Rear-projection TVs give you an even larger screen, but they aren't as thin and are not wall-mountable, and very few models are still being made.
The ideal viewing distance of 52-inch LCD TV is between 6.5-12.5 feet. Therefore, 52-inch LCD TVs are the prefect choices for living rooms and family rooms. Based on amazon customer reviews and many expert reviews (cnet.com, consumer reports, LCDTVbuyingguide.com etc), the following LCD TVs are selected as the best buys. For the overview of LCD TVs, read Best LCD TV to buy and best price
Samsung LN52B750
Samsung LN52B750 is a 52-inch 1080p LCD HDTV featuring 2 ms response time, 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and Samsung technology like Auto Motion Plus 240 Hz and Medi@2.0 which allows you to enjoy internet@TV for content through Yahoo and sync home electronics with DLNA. Samsung LN52B750 has four HDMI inputs, two component, one PC and two composite video inputs.
Cnet review of Samsung LN52B750: 4/5 excellent
“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.”
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 is a 52-inch 1080p LCD HDTV featuring Motionflow 240Hz, Bravia Engine 3 fully digital video processor and Live Color Creation technology with WCG-CCFL Backlight. Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 has four HDMI inputs, one HD component input, one HD combo input and a PC input.
Cnet review of Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9: 3.5/5 very good
Reproduces a relatively deep shade of black; generally accurate color; good dejudder processing in Standard mode; extensive feature set with Yahoo Widgets and built-in streaming-video options including Amazon Video on Demand
Sony Bravia KDL-52V5100
Sony Bravia V-series KDL-52V5100 is Sony’s affordable V series of LCD TVs featuring 52-inch 16:9 full HD 1080p resolution, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 120Hz technology to reduce motion blur, and Bravia link compatibility. It has seven HD inputs including 4 HDMI inputs, 1 HD component and 1 combo inputs and 1 PC input.
Cnet review of Sony Bravia 52V5100:
Produces relatively deep black levels; accurate color in bright areas; the commendable picture quality of Sony’s entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.
Samsung LN52B550
Samsung LN52B550 is a 52-inch 1080p LCD HDTV featuring 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6 ms response time and Wide color Enhancer 2 for more vivid colors. Connectivity includes 4 HDMI inputs, 2 component inputs, 1 composite input, 1 PC input , one USB input and one optical digital audio output.
Sharp LC-52E77U
Sharp LC-52E77U is a 52-inch 1080p LCD HDTV featuring Sharp’s Advanced Superview anti-reflective technology, 4 ms response time and 120Hz refresh rate. Connectivity includes 5 HDMI inputs, 2 component inputs, 2 composite A/V inputs, 1 S-video input , 1 PC input and 1 digital audio output.
Read what you need to know before buy LCD TV: first you need to decide which size of a LCD TV will fit your room and know when is the best time to buy one particular model of LCD TVs. According to consumer reports and cnet.com reviews, the following LCD TVs are the top picks of 55-inch, 52-inch, 46-inch, 40-inch, 37-inch, 32-inch and 26-inch LCD TVs based on the best quality and best value. Generally speaking, Samsung LCD TVs are the best LCD TVs on the market (Samsung LCD TVs have many different series, read Samsung LCD TV guide). Samsung LCD TVs are also the best selling LCD TVs on amazon.
