Best LCD HDTV's Of The year

2008 was the great year for LCD HDTV's. This year all the brands did release some of their best products. Over the last 12 months LCDs have come a very long way over the more traditional “flat slim displays” plasmas. In the previous years plasmas have lead the way, but now LCD are the king of the HDTVs. The main reason for their popularity is cheaper production costs and have more features the plasma equivalent. LCD screen sizes can now compete with plasma and also more often provide more pixels and a higher resolution giving full 1080p and fast refresh rates.

If you are looking for the Best LCD HDTV, it is not a simple answer, as a lot of things depends on your choice.like the size of the screen you want, the features you need, and of course your budget. We can not say exactly who is the best acording to your choice but we can guide you in the right direction and provide you with some of the best products who also fulfills you requirement.

So the first most important thing you must first decide on the size of your screen, you can now get great deals in the 40-inch- 60inch market and sizes range from 20-inches all the way up to the 108-inch realm. Second, 1080i or 1080p, you can read more in the link. Features and connectivity, make sure the set has HDMI and preferably at least two, and then finally of course, your price budget.

Below are some of the “Best LCD HDTVs” currently available.

Pioneer Plasma PDP-LX 608G.

There is absolutely no doubt about this one. The PDP-LX 608G released officially in India this year itself. It’s a known fact that LCDs are selling more than plasmas, but in the large screen segment, this TV was just in its own league. This TV falls in the luxury segment where price is no bar.



Key Features:

* Model : PDP-LX608G 60" HD Ready plasma TV
* High Standard in Panel Luminance and Contracts Ratio
* Tunes TV channels for PAL BG, PAL I, SECAM DK, NTSC M
* Video Input for PAL, SECAM, NTSC, PAL-N, PAL-M
* Full HD 1080P plasma panel
* Full HD Resolution 1920 X 1080p
* 20,000:1 Contrast Ratio
* 1080 line ALIS panel
* Luminance of 1,000cd/m
* HD Ready/Analogue TV tuner
* One touch switching remote
* Fixed desk stand
* Teletext
* Subwoofer output
* Headphone socket
* Composite video output
* Stereo audio output (RCA)
* On/off Timer
* Input RF Signal V / U / Cable / Hyper band PAL B,G,H / I / D,K SECAM B,G / D,K / K1NTSC M
* Video Signal PAL / PAL-N / PAL-M / SECAM / PAL 60 / NTSC4.43 / NTSC 3.58
* 2 x component inputs
* 2 x S video
* 3 x HDMI digital input for true Hi Definition TV
* PC Input Optical
* Digital Output

Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U

A great 52-inch set from Sharp which offers the best 1080p 1920×1080 pixel resolution, 120hz refresh rate and superior colors an comes in at a great price.



Key Features:

* Screen Size: 52 inches
* Type: LCD TV, HDTV
* Landscape/Portrait Pivot: No
* Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
* Supported Video Formats: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 480i
* Widescreen: Yes
* Aspect Ratio: 16:9
* Video Inputs: Component, Composite, DVI, HDMI, RF, S-Video
* PC Interfaces: Dual-mode (DVI-I), HDMI
* Built-in TV Tuner: NTSC, ATSC
* Brightness (Max): 268.8 cd/m^2
* Max PC Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
* EnergyStar Compliance: Yes

Sony Bravia KLV-46X350A

There has to be a Sony Bravia when you are giving any sort of prefrence to flat screen TVs. These LCDs have consistently proved worthy, in all market segments. This is from their high end X series, a sturdy 46-incher with a distinct bezel design. This sturdy looking LCD has native contrast at 2200:1, which is nice.



Key features:

# Full HD 1080

# BRAVIA Engine Pro

# Motion Flow Technology

# S-Force Front Surround

# Voice Zoom

# 10-bit LCD Panel

# x.v. Colour

# PhotoTV HD

# 24P True Cinema Theatre Mode

# 3-HDMI Connections (1080p capable)

# BRAVIA Theatre Sync

# 2 Tuner PAP & PC PIP

# Ultra-slim, Space Saving Design

# VESA Mount Pitch Compatible

All in all it’s a true high-end performing TV.

Samsung 5 Series LA40A550P1.

Even in the last HD ready TV feature, Samsung can be the best value LCD, as this brand has become a favorite amongst the masses with a budget. It is one of the simplest looking TVs, with a slim and smooth bezel and broad oval stand. It has a very unpretentious, sober look.



Key Features:

* Screen Size : 40"
* Resolution : 1920 x 1080
* Dynamic Contrast Ratio : 40,000:1
* Viewing Angle : 178º/178º (H/V)

ViewSonic N3751w

If you are looking for something slightly smaller, the N3751w comes in at 37-inches which is a great size for a family room, and cost just over $1000. The Viewsonic has great connectivity with three HDMI ports, component and PC VGA inputs.



Key Features:

• 37" - widescreen
• 720p
• LCD
• 50 lbs
• 1366 x 768