46" LCD TV
Top Recommended 46" LCD Televisions for 2010
Below is a listing of 46" and 47" LCD TVs that we feel comfortable in recommending for 2010. These recommendations are based on price, quality, and value. In some cases there may be more than one recommended TV for each category.
Samsung LN46B750 check prices See our Review
46" LCD TV 1080p
Samsung is pushing it's LED backlit LCDs at CES this year but they have also introduced a new, traditionally CFL backlit LCD series. The LN46B750 is a 1080p, 240Hz panel in a slim, approximately 1 inch thick case. It contains a built in ethernet port for access to Samsung's Internet@TV and Yahoo! widgets which provide instant access to real time sports scores, weather, stock quotes and more. YouTube videos and images from Flickr can also be viewed directly on the TV.
Samsung Luxia UN46B7000 check prices
46" LCD TV 1080p
The step down model from the UN46B8000, the UN46B7000 offers most of the same features of the B8000 but without a 240Hz refresh rate and it's in the red touch-of-color bezel that was quite popular in the last generation of Samsung HDTVs.
The Luxia UN46B7000 also features an anti-glare screen, built in ethernet connectivity for Internet@TV and Energy Star 3.0 compliance. The B7000 series is wifi ready but you will need to purchase additional hardware to access this feature.
LG 47LH55 check prices See our Review Editor's Choice: Value
47" LCD Television
From our Review of the 47LH55: With the new LH55 series, LG has managed to provide a TV with an anti glare matte finish and still provide plenty of dark shadow detail. I was happy with shadow detail in scenes from all our input sources. The hazy appearance of some past screens was not present.
It looks like this TV may be purchased from an assortment of online retailers for around $1700. This TV is hitting a major sweet spot in price/value offering with its many excellent features and picture quality. It's my favorite TV at the moment for an LCD in this price range.
Sony KDL-46XBR9 check prices Editor's Choice: Value
46" LCD Television 1080p resolution
Sony's flagship XBR series of LCDs brings the Bravia KDL-46XBR9 to 2009. A 1080p, 240Hz panel is combined with internet connectivity and a host of other features. Yahoo! "Widgets" will bring you real time weather, sports scores, stock tickers, Yahoo! video and more.
The 1080p, 240Hz panel has a flourescent backlight and features Bravia Engine 2 processing and Sony's Motion Flow technology. 4 HDMI inputs will get all your input sources connected and you can even stream media directly from networked computers.
Sharp LC-46E77U check prices Editor's Choice: Price
46" LCD TV
The Sharp Aquos LC-46E77U was introduced at CES 2009. The Aquos E77U series LCDs feature 1080p panels with Sharp's Advanced Super View anti-reflective technology and Fine Motion 120Hz processing. The 120Hz refresh rate and claimed 4ms response time should do wonders for alleviating motion blur and the Vyper Drive Gaming Mode should prevent input lag from your gaming devices making for a fast, clear experience all around.
5 HDMI inputs means you should never run out of places to plug in your video components and Energy Star 3.0 compliance makes the LC-46E77U friendly to your power bill. We are looking forward to reviewing the E77U series as soon as we can get our hands on one.
Sony KDL-46XBR8 check prices See our Review Editor's Choice: Quality
46" LED Television 1080p resolution
Sony's top of the line offering is the XBR8 series LCDs. In addition to many of the standout features present on the XBR5, XBR6 and XBR7 the KDL-46XBR8 has a local dimming feature for improved contrast in "localized" areas of the screen in order to enhance contrast in some areas while leaving it as is in others. It's an interesting feature and we're looking forward to testing it as soon as this model (due out in September or October of 2008) comes out. Another step up feature of this LCD is LED (light emitting diode) backlighting (rather than the standard fluorescent style bulbs). This will drastically improve the brightness and thus the contrast of the LCD over other models. Sony calls this specification TRILUMINOS RGB LED because it contains all three color LEDs.
Samsung LN46B650 check prices See our Review
46" LCD TV
The B650 series LCD TVs from Samsung feature the new Touch of Color bezel. We liked the Touch of Color look on the A series models last year but we like the new look even better. The LN46B650 is a 1080p, 120Hz LCD panel with a claimed 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a 4ms response time for reduction in the motion lag inherent in LCD technology. It also features medi@ 2.0 internet connectivity for viewing yahoo news, sports, weather, finance and more.
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