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40-42" LCD Flat Panel Televisions

Editor Review - 08/12/2009

  • you should expect high picture quality displayed in true 1080i (1920X1080) resolution
  • the Sony BRAVIA KDL-40V3000 is the #1 editors pick, with the Sharp Aquos LC-42D62U in close second

At the target prices listed below, any of the seven recommended models below will deliver excellent picture quality and performance.  You can also see our ranked list of 40-42" LCD Flat Panel Televisions.

 

Recommended List

40-42" LCD Flat Panel Televisions

Sharp Aquos LC-42D62U

#1 Editor's Pick

Reasons to buy the LC-42D62U:

  • great picture quality
  • stylish looking TV

Reasons not to buy the LC-42D62U:

  • you don't need 1080p 
  • you don't like the design

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Sony BRAVIA KDL-40V3000

#2 Editor's Pick

Reasons to buy the KDL-40V3000:

  • multifunction display
  • high-definition picture
  • surround sound

Reasons not to buy the KDL-40V3000:

  • want the Sony Bravia KDL-40V2500
  • want cheaper television

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Vizio SV420XVT

#3 Editor's Pick

Reasons to buy the Sharp AQUOS LC-42D43U:

    • Great deep blacks
    • easy to set up and install
    • many features
    • great value

    Reasons not to buy the Sharp AQUOS LC-42D43U:

    • want a plasma instead
    • picture can be jumpy during fast scenes

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    Samsung LN-T4061F

    #4 Editor's Pick

    Reasons to buy the Samsung LN-T4061F:

    • Great color reproduction
    • easy to set up and install
    • user friendly

    Reasons not to buy the Samsung LN-T4061F:

    • want something a little less expensive
    • want a deeper black

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    Sony BRAVIA KDL-40S3000 40 in. HDTV LCD TV

    #5 Editor's Pick

    Reasons to buy the Sony BRAVIA KDL-40S3000:

    • 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
    • industry-leading value
    • 1080p resolution

    Reasons not to buy the Sony BRAVIA KDL-40S3000:

    • want a larger LCD TV
    • you don't need 1080p

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    Sony Bravia XBR KDL-40XBR6

    #6 Editor's Pick

    Reasons to buy the LG 42LC7D:

    • Great clear picture
    • Deep blacks
    • easy to set up

    Reasons not to buy the LG 42LC7D:

    • want a Panasonic
    • want something cheaper

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    Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV

    #7 Editor's Pick

    Reasons to buy the Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV:

    • great sound and picture quality
    • 1080p and good inputs all around

    Reasons not to buy the Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV:

    • expensive
    • want a Sony

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    LG 42LG50 LCD TV

    #8 Editor's Pick

    Reasons to buy the Sony BRAVIA KDL-40W4100:

      • Clear bright picture
      • easy to set up and install
      • great quality
      • many options
      • great blacks

      Reasons not to buy the Sony Bravia KDL-40W4100:

      • want a less expensive model
      • don't need a 40" LCD

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      Samsung LN40A650A

      #9 Editor's Pick

      Reasons to buy the Samsung LN40A650A:

      • Stylish looking TV
      • clear bright picture
      • many options

      Reasons not to buy the Samsung LN40A650A:

      • don't want a samsung
      • expensive

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      Sony Bravia XBR KDL-40XBR4

      #10 Editor's Pick

      Reasons to buy the Sony Bravia XBR KDL-40XBR4:

      • motion flow technology
      • great color contrast
      • great picture quality

      Reasons not to buy the Sony Bravia XBR KDL-40XBR4:

      • want a cheaper model
      • black contrast fades slowly

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