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Top Recommended 52" LCD Televisions for 2009
Following is a list of our top recommended 52" & 55" LCD TVs based on price, quality, features and value or a combination or these attributes. Our recommendations are based on our thorough review findings.
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LG 55LH40 check prices
55" LCD Television
This new LCD for 2009 has an invisible speaker system and sleek design. 120Hz processing is available which means this will not be the most price competitive of the 2009 offerings. We only recommend this feature for sports programming. A USB 2.0 port is available on this model for digital music and photos. The new 24p 5:5 pulldown technology for increased accuracy and sharpness in film based content is also included in this model. Resolution is 1080p full HD.
Sony KDL-52XBR9 check prices
52" LCD TV
Sony's flagship XBR series of LCDs brings the Bravia KDL-52XBR9 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.
Samsung LN52B550 check prices Editor's Choice: Value
52" 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 LN52B550 is a 1080p panel in a slim case. It has a 70,000:1 contrast ratio and a 6ms response time with Samsung's S-Force Surround technology. It also includes 4 HDMI inputs, a USB input and a swivel stand.
Sharp LC-52E77U check prices Editor's Choice: Price
52" LCD TV
The Sharp Aquos LC-52E77U 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-52E77U 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-55XBR8 check prices See our Review of the KDL-55XBR8 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-55XBR8 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.
Sony KDL-52V5100 check prices
52" LCD TV
The Sony Bravia KDL-52V5100 brings 1080p and 120Hz at a mid-tier price. Available in Spring 2009, the Bravia V Series TVs will feature high end processing like Sony's Motion Flow Dejudder Processing without the high-end pricing.
If you value being "green", you will enjoy the light sensing, dynamic backlighting and Energy Star 3.0 compliance
4 HDMI inputs, a PC input, Bravia Internet Link are some of the other announced features for the KDL-52V5100.
Samsung UN55B7000 check prices
55" LCD TV
The step down model from the LN55B8000, the Luxia LN55B7000 offers most of the same features of the B8000 but with a 120Hz refresh rate instead of the 8000 series' 240Hz. It also comes in the red touch-of-color bezel that was quite popular in the last generation of Samsung HDTVs.
The LN55B7000 also features an anti-glare screen, built in ethernet connectivity for Internet@TV and Energy Star 3.0 compliance. The Samsung LED B7000 series is wifi ready but you will need to purchase additional hardware to access this feature.
Samsung LN-52B750 check prices See our Review
52" LCD TV
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 LN52B750 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. Wireless is available but you will need to purchase separate hardware.
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