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Top budget HDTVs: 43-plus inches
It's easy to pick the very best, but when it comes to paying for a new HDTV, sometimes second or third-best is all your wallet allows. And sometimes, you just want a TV that's "good enough" and won't ruin the kids' college funds. That's where this list comes in, which compiles our picks for the best buys at 43 inches and larger that still deliver decent performance. Despite the name, the list is compiled in order of overall product rating, not price.
Vizio SV470XVT
7.3 Very good (reviewed 8/21/08)
The Vizio SV470XVT represents a viable alternative for LCD HDTV bargain hunters who want 120Hz processing.
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LG 50PG20
6.9 Good (reviewed 8/26/08)
Although no slouch especially considering its price, the LG 50PG20 plasma HDTV's picture isn't quite up to that of the best entry-level competition.
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Mitsubishi WD-65735
6.5 Good (reviewed 7/31/08)
The Mitsubishi WD-65735 offers plenty of screen for the buck, compact styling, and numerous connections, but its picture quality doesn't match that of the competition.
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Olevia 252T FHD
6.3 Good (reviewed 2/5/08)
The Olevia 252T FHD deserves consideration among budget 1080p flat-panel LCDs, but still had a hard time making hay against the better plasmas.
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Vizio VO47LF
6.2 Good (reviewed 3/19/08)
Despite our usual picture quality quibbles, the well-equipped Vizio VO47LF 47-inch flat-panel LCD stays true to the company's good-value reputation.
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