Best cheap LCD TVs
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 drain the children's college funds. That's where this list comes in, which compiles our picks for the best buys among LCD TVs. "Cheap" doesn't necessarily have a bad connotation when you're talking about the models listed below--it just means they cost less than average yet still produce a decent picture.
Vizio SV470XVT
7.3 Very good (reviewed 8/21/08)
The Vizio SV470XVT represents a viable alternative for LCD TV bargain hunters who want 120Hz processing.
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Vizio VOJ370F
7.0 Very good (reviewed 12/19/08)
Accurate color performance helps the Vizio VOJ370F stand out from the midsize LCD pack.
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Vizio VO32L
7.0 Very good (reviewed 9/29/08)
The Vizio VO32L's mostly solid image quality and fully packed connectivity package make it a top choice among small-screen LCDs.
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Westinghouse VK-40F580D
7.0 Very good (reviewed 7/7/08)
Perfectly acceptable image quality and a well-integrated DVD player make the Westinghouse VK-40F580D a solid choice for people going the combo route.
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LG 32LG30
6.9 Good (reviewed 5/20/08)
LG's 32LG30 doesn't produce the deepest black levels, but its color accuracy after calibration will warm geeky hearts.
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Sharp LC-52D65U
6.9 Good (reviewed 10/24/08)
Excellent energy savings and decent picture quality make the Sharp LC-52D65U a solid value among bigger-screen LCDs.
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Toshiba 42RV530U
6.6 Good (reviewed 7/22/08)
Despite inaccurate color, the Toshiba 42RV530U 42-inch LCD represents a solid value given its otherwise commendable picture quality.
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Toshiba 32CV510U
6.6 Good (reviewed 5/12/08)
Toshiba's 32-inch 32CV510U LCD, with its picture quality and feature set, makes a solid choice for mainstream HDTV shoppers.
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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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Insignia NS-LCD32-09
6.0 Good (reviewed 4/2/08)
The bargain Insignia NS-LCD32-09 32-inch LCD performs better than its basement price would indicate.
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