37 LCD TV

37" LCD Television Top 8 Recommended Models

Below is our recommended list of LCD TVs in the 37-inch size for 2008. These recommendations are based on price, value, quality and specifications. We have also assigned Editors Choice designations to some models based on one or more of these ratings criteria.

Samsung LN37A450     check prices
37" LCD TV

This entry level LCD Television from Samsung has 1366 X 768 resolution or 720P. While not the highest resolution available it is generally considered sufficient for 95% of viewing material including most HD programming. One significant upgrade from last years model in the LN32A450 is enhanced capability with digital devices such as HD camcorders and portable media players. The LN32A450 offers side mounted input ports for easy connectivity with these devices and the accompanying remote control has 'hot keys" which allow easy access. The 450 series has 1 HDMI input.

Features:

• 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
• 3 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant
• DNIe Digital Natural Image Engine improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, and white balance
• Clear panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors
• Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio
• Wide Color Enhancer technology and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) offer a wider color range
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
• Entertainment Modes: for sports, games, and movies
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
• Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.

Samsung LN37A550     check prices
37 Inch LCD TV

One step up from Samsung's entry level 450 LCD series is the 550 series. In addition to the features on the 450 series the LN32A550 series has a cleaner design with touch-sensitive manual controls. The side buttons from the 450 series have been eliminated and the 550 series contains 3 HDMI inputs rather than 1. One of these HDMI inputs is side mounted. Like the 450 series the LN32A550 contains Samsung's Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA). This LCD Television also contains a USB 2.0 port.

Olevia 537H     check prices
37" LCD TV

This little Olevia piece has a pretty good feature set and good solid black levels. It also has pretty good viewing angles especially for an LCD. It is powered by MTK's state-of-the-art MDDI™ video processor technology, and features a ATSC/NTSC tuner, super-wide 178-degree viewing angle, 1600:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, and fast response time. Its rich set of video and audio connectors enable the Olevia 537H to display everything — high-definition digital TV and widescreen movies (up to 1080i resolution), standard analog TV, action sports, video games, and home videos — with stunningly crisp, vibrant imagery and realistic, immersive sound. This 37-inch HDTV can even double as a computer display with support for resolutions up to 1360 x 768 through HDMI and VGA. The 537H's horizontal (or bottom) mounted speakers complement its surround sound audio processor, making digital (SPDIF) theater-quality audio part of this outstanding new entertainment experience — all thanks to Olevia.

Sharp Aquos LC37D64U     check prices
37-Inch LCD TV 1080p

This 37" Sharp LCD TV is packed with 1080p resolution. The D64 series is the thinnest line of AQUOS LCD TVs ever built. Its narrower frame means more picture in less space. It's slim and elegant design saves space, while delivering a breathtaking picture and top-end features. Full HD 1080p resolution produces a crisp picture, and a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio with 4ms response time (6ms on LC-37D64U) delivers amazingly accurate picture quality. High-efficiency backlight, high-performance speakers and built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners all hit the mark.All D64 models feature at least two HDMI inputs, a PC input, , RS-232C, component, and composite terminals. AQUOS LINK enables convenient control of your other devices using just your AQUOS TV remote.

Sony KDL-37XBR6     check price
37" LCD TV

This full 1080p LCD TV has a fast refresh rate, beautiful styling, lots of HDMI inputs, and excellent sound quality. However, the one aspect that really sets Sony XBR apart from the competition is their super video processing. See following: The latest version of Sony’s respected BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor uses a collection of unique SONY algorithms to significantly reduce noise and produce sharp, vibrant, life-like images... Dynamic Noise Reduction: Intelligently identifies and dramatically reduces noise in the signal according to the motion and brightness of each scene for clearer, crisper images. Detail Enhancement: Improved image enhancement algorithms render greater overall detail. Contrast Enhancement: Works with the Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit to optimize the contrast for every scene to create better depth and reality. BRAVIA Engine technology optimizes the color, contrast, detail and clarity of every scene for the exceptional performance that BRAVIA HDTVs are known for.

Sony KDL-37M4000     check prices
37" LCD TV

The 37" KDL-37M4000 LCD flat panel HDTV brings with it BRAVIA® Theatre Sync (HDMI-CEC) for easy, one-touch management of compatible Sony products, ACE contrast enhancement for better shadow detail, and BRAVIA Engine 2™ for crystal clear picture quality. And with two HDMI inputs, an additional two component inputs and a PC input, you now have up to five different ways to make sure you see HD-level picture quality on the screen. Surrounding all this technology is the sleek, sophisticated design that has been a hallmark of the M-series lineup.

LG 37LG30     check prices
37" LCD Television

This LCD TV has 1366 X 768 (720p) resolution. Dynamic contrast ratio is listed at 12,000:1 (this is not native contrast). This entry level LCD television houses 2 HDMI inputs. It contains some of LG's newest technologies including invisible speakers with Clear Voice technology. This technology gives the user a better experience by enhancing and amplifying the audio output for voice dialogue during programming. All of the LG30 models include a swivel stand with the LCD. The TV also has contains the expert mode enhancement.

• 720p HD Resolution
• 12,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 2x HDMI™ V.1.3
• AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game)

LG 37LG50     check prices
37" LCD TV

This new 2008 LG LCD has 1080p resolution. In addition to all of the features listed for for the 30 and 40 series models (except the built in DVD player). This model moves us up in resolution to 1080p (1920 X 1080). As well dynamic contrast increases to 15,000 to 1 (native contrast is 5,000:1). There is superior processing power especially when converting film transfer with this LCD. It contains 24hz real cinema processing and the refresh rate is enhanced. A USB 2.0 port for JPEG and camcorders is present. Lastly, there is a significant enhancement feature for day and night sensing which automatically adjusts the contrast accordingly. This is also part of the ISF certification of the unit.