Best LCD TV
Following is our top with best LCD TV models for 2009. Instead of listing only the very best LCD HDTV models, in descending order of their quality, we preferred to choose a series that we think is representative for each class - absolute best, picture quality, value, features and 720p.
Best LCD TV on the Market - LG LH90 Series
With its LED backlighting and localized dimming, the LH90 Series stands apart from other LCD sets. The LH90 has an amazing a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 240Hz TruMotion processing, the LH90 has a 1080p resolution. Its Picture Wizard helps users optimize their sets, using internal test patterns to assist with color, horizontal, and vertical sharpness, contrast, brightness, tint, and backlight. The LH90 Series uses four HDMI inputs and a USB port for accessing photos and music. The LH90 has an intelligent room lighting sensor for energy conservation, allowing it to achieve an Energy Star 3.0 rating.
Best Picture Quality for the Money - Samsung Series 7
The Samsung’s Series 7 contains CCFL backlighting and 240hZ refresh rate. The Series 7 utilizes 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking capabilities via a wireless USB dongle. It has a built-in wired Ethernet connection and meets the Energy Star 3.0 requirements. Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer 3 technology maps source colors to the panel’s color space for more reproduction accuracy. It is even DLNA certified, supporting wireless connections so viewers can use their PC-based video, music, and pictures from any room in their home. The Series 7 features a translucent blue Touch of Color. The Series 7 also has some of the deepest black levels on the market today.
Best LCD HDTV by Overall Value - LG LH50 Series
Equipped with LG's four core technologies and a S-ISP technology for reduced motion blur, the LH50 features a 120Hz refresh rate. The LH50 series stands apart from the rest of the 2009 LCD TVs because they’re currently the only set on the market that has Netflix streaming movies without the need for outboard hardware. Users have access to YouTube, Flickr, and Yahoo! widgets. The set utilizes full 1080p and the company’s invisible speaker system. The LH50 Series also has four HDMI inputs and a USB port. The LH50 uses a Picture Wizard feature that assists in optimizing the display.
Best Features in an LCD HDTV - Sony Z Series
The BRAVIA Z is a fluorescent backlit set with a 240Hz refresh rate. It’s equipped with a TV Guide Onscreen and a USB port for connecting media. The Z Series gives users the ability to download widgets such as weather reports, financial news, Yahoo! Video, Flickr images, stock ticker updates, and additional content. It’s Energy Star compliant and includes 10-bit processing, x.v.Color display, and the Bravia Engine 2 for image processing and scaling. The Z Series is also equipped with a Digital Media Port, Digital Media Extender, and DLNA support. The TV has a gloss black bezel and a crystal underlay on the base as well as three HDMI ports.
Best 720p LCD HDTV - Panasonic X1 Series
The VIERA X1 is fitted with a universal iPod dock, which is compatible with the newest iPods and gives users the ability to view iPod audio and video content via the TV's remote. The dock can also charge an iPod while it’s playing. The X1 series has a 720p native resolution is also Energy Star rated. The X1 series accepts SD cards for image playback, and its Game Mode picture setting allows gamers to reap the benefits of quicker response time. The X1 Series has a 12,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and three HDMI inputs. It also features the company’s VIERA link that allows users to link several pieces of hardware together with one remote.
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