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Top 5 Recommended 52" LCD Televisions

Following is a list of our top recommended 52" 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 52LG50     check prices
52" LCD Television

The LG 52LG50 moves up the product line offering from LG 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.

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 LN52A550     check prices
52" LCD TV 1080p

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 LN52A550 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 LN52A550 contains Samsung's Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA). This LCD Television also contains a USB 2.0 port.

Sharp LC-52E77U     check prices
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-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
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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