Top picks in televisions

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Top picks in Televisions
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D has been chosen top in its class.
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Based on 18 votes.
Price range:
$1,099 to $1,999
Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D

Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D

Release date: 4/1/2007

Price: $1,999

Vizio L42

Vizio L42

Release date: 8/15/2006

Price:$1,099

Sony KDL-40S3000

Sony KDL-40S3000

Release date: 4/1/2007

Price:$1,499

The Philips 42PFL7432D is a 42" flat panel HDTV that features Philips' unique Ambilight technology. The set is a FullHD 1080p resolution LCD (liquid crystal display). Ambilight works by emitting soft colored lighting that matches what is displayed on the screen to ease the strain on your eyes. On this particular set, a 2-channel Ambilight system is used, which produces light on the left and right sides of the television.

Sony KDL-40S3000 has been chosen top in its class.
Top pick star Competitors
Based on 9 votes.
Price range:
$1,499 to $1,999.95
Sony KDL-40S3000

Sony KDL-40S3000

Release date: 4/1/2007

Price: $1,499

Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D

Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D

Release date: 4/1/2007

Price:$1,999

JVC LT-42X688

JVC LT-42X688

Release date: 6/1/2007

Price:$1,999.95

The KDL-40S3000 is an LCD based high-definition television that is part of Sony's 2007 line-up. The S3000 sets are part of Sony's more economical budget line, and feature a native 720p picture, and all the usual features found on a mid-level HDTV. Sony does provide a few more adjustability options than average when it comes to aspect ratios, but lacks any fine-tuning adjustment over color temperature, limiting you to four preset choices. One major differentiating feature that Sony is touting over the competition is the use of its XMB (Cross Media Bar) interface made popular on the PSP and PS3 consoles.

Sony Bravia S4100 Series has been chosen top in its class.
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Based on 6 votes.
Price range:
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Sony Bravia S4100 Series

Sony Bravia S4100 Series

Release date: 6/1/2008

Price: --

Toshiba Regza RV530U Series

Toshiba Regza RV530U Series

Release date: 3/1/2008

Price:--

Samsung 5 Series

Samsung 5 Series

Release date: 3/1/2008

Price:--

The S4100 Series is Sony's entry level 1080p line of LCD televisions introduced in 2008. Succeeding the critically acclaimed S3000 series which won Consumer Reports best LCD TV in 2007, the 4100s upgrade the native resolution from 720p, to a FullHD 1080p. With the bump in resolution the new S series retains one if its key differentiators over most other televisions in this range with its 10-bit processing and 10-bit panel. As a step up from the S series is the more expensive V4100 series of televisions which adds a fourth HDMI input and dynamic backlight.

Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD has been chosen top in its class.
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Based on 6 votes.
Price range:
$2,699 to $5,000
Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD

Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD

Release date: 9/1/2007

Price: $5,000

Panasonic TH-50PZ77U

Panasonic TH-50PZ77U

Release date: 9/6/2007

Price:$2,800

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U

Release date: 3/1/2008

Price:$2,699

Pioneer is one of the leading manufacturers of plasma displays, with the Kuro line of televisions occupying the higher end of their consumer targeted lineup. The 5010FD is the 2007 model that features various improvements to the Kuro line including better picture processing, and HDMI 1.3 inputs. Being a high-end model Pioneer includes a large amount of customization options allowing you to get a "perfect" picture, though not every aspect of the picture is adjustable like their professional grade Elite line. Another one of the major additions is the advanced 72Hz PureCinema mode meant for watching content stored on Blu-Ray and HD-DVD discs.

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Taps: 9

Price: $3,350

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46V2500

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46V2500

Taps: 7

Price: $2,944

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Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D

Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D

Taps: 6

Price: $1,999

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Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD

Taps: 4

Price: $5,000

Panasonic TH-42PZ77U

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Taps: 4

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Samsung FP-T6374 63" Plasma

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Taps: 4

Price: $6,000

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Taps: 4

Price: $3,700

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Taps: 4

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Toshiba REGZA 42HL167

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Taps: 4

Price: $1,800

Vizio L42

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Taps: 4

Price: $1,099

Vizio VM60P

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Taps: 4

Price: $2,999

Westinghouse W4207

Westinghouse W4207

Taps: 3

Price: $1,000

Toshiba Regza RV530U Series

Toshiba Regza RV530U Series

Taps: 3

Price: --

Sony KDL-40S3000

Sony KDL-40S3000

Taps: 3

Price: $1,499

Panasonic TH-50PZ77U

Panasonic TH-50PZ77U

Taps: 3

Price: $2,800

Vizio VX37L

Vizio VX37L

Taps: 3

Price: $899

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U

Taps: 3

Price: --

Sony KDL-46XBR4

Sony KDL-46XBR4

Taps: 3

Price: $3,499

JVC LT-47X788

JVC LT-47X788

Taps: 3

Price: $2,699.95