Toshiba 57-inch Regza Cinema Series LCD TV

Where and what you watch may help you decide whether LCD or plasma is best for you. If your TV room is relatively bright, or you do a lot of daytime viewing, you're a candidate for a bright, glare-resistant LCD TV. LCDs are also immune to screen burn-in, so if you watch TV shows or play video games with static images on the screen for hours at a time, LCD would be a better choice. If you prize rich, natural colors and a higher-contrast picture, and do lots of viewing with the lights dimmed, you'll probably prefer a plasma TV

Samsung LN52A650

We found reviews for the Samsung LN52A650 at CNet.com, which tests and rates the LCD TV. Although editors don't review the Samsung TV alongside others, the uniform ratings system enables you to compare results. Consumer Reports also includes this TV in its latest roundup. We found user ratings at Amazon.com. Experts are near unanimous in their praise of the 52-inch Samsung LN52A650. Many say that it produces one of the best pictures of any LCD TV. Blacks are impressive, shadow detail is good and colors are very accurate. The TV is packed with features, including 120Hz image processing that's described as very good; an InfoLink feature that gathers news, weather, sports and other information from the Internet; and a distinctive Touch of Color (ToC) bezel that marries a red effect to the traditional black. The TV set's shinier-than-normal LCD screen helps improve picture quality, but is more prone to reflections from room lighting. A step-up version, the Samsung LN52A750 (*est. $2,190) adds an integrated woofer for better sound and 1GB of pre-loaded content, such as artwork and recipes. Picture quality is equally great, but some question whether the add-ons are worth the price premium

SHARP AQUOS 52" 16:9 4ms 1080p LCD HDTV LC-52D64U

The acclaimed Sharp Aquos LCD HDTV is now available in stunning 52" glory! AQUOS' True HD 1080p enhanced picture contrast technology, mean you’ll see rich colors and crisp, clear images with no annoying artifacts, even on fast-moving games or sports programming. The AQUOS is best known for its enhanced blacks and exceptional brightness, so you get deep, full color and sharp detail, even in brightly-lit rooms. The viewing angle gives you a breathtaking view, no matter where you sit!

The sound system is built around a pair of 15-watt, recessed speakers with RS-232C input, so you can connect to your home theater for even bigger sound output! Input ports are mounted on the side for easy access when the set is wall-mounted, and include connectors for your PC, 2HD component video peripherals, and 3 HDMI components. The slim, piano black AQUOS mounts easily on a wall, or sits elegantly on your entertainment center, and provides brilliant, theater-quality HD picture and for your multimedia pleasure.