Samsung LN40C650 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Samsung LN40C650 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Buy new: $849.98
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I find myself to be a tech geek and this TV filled my needs. WMP sharing on networked computers works well with the built-in media player the TV has. As long as it has an avi extension, it will show up (and play). I watched a 1080p MKV that just needed the mkv extension changed to avi. Quality was stunning. Have not encountered anything that the media player can't play.

Buy new: $849.98 Samsung LN40C650 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

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LG 42LD550 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

LG 42LD550 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV
Buy new: $699.98
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I had been planning on buying a new tv for quite a while, and did as much reading and research as time would permit. I kept coming back to the LG 42LD550. What really sold me on it was the Netcast (powered by the WiFi USB dongle), super-high contrast ratio, wireless-ready, and the price. The price! Man, a tv like this would have cost several thousand dollars a few years ago.

Buy new: $699.98 LG 42LD550 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

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Samsung LN40C530 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Samsung LN40C530 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Buy new: $674.00 / Used from: $610.99
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I've had this TV for about a day now and I really like it. My roomie played COD:MW2 for like 6 hours straight on the first day I got it. Picture is awesome and am very happy with the purchase.

Buy new: $674.00 Samsung LN40C530 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

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Samsung LN40C630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

Samsung LN40C630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $594.12
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For being my first HDTV, I am more than happy with my purchase. I was debating for months to get the LN40B630, but the price didn't come back down to below $800. Searching Amazon, I saw this year's model for less than last year's model, so I decided it was time to get one. I'm more than impressed by what this TV can do: already I have hooked my PS3 and DVD player up to it. The visuals are absoulutley outstanding -- I feel like I'm actually there. Reading reviews from last year's model, I saw negative comments about sound quality; this year's model, in my opinion, exceeds expectations.

Buy new: $594.12 Samsung LN40C630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)

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Toshiba 40XV648 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz HD LCD TV Cinema Series

Toshiba 40XV648 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz HD LCD TV Cinema Series
Buy new: $707.00
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This TV has an excellent picture and sound. What sets it apart from other HDTVs is features that make it adapt well to varied lighting conditions. We use the TV in a sunroom where bright light comes from all sides, but the 40XV648's Autoview setting handles it beautifully, boosting the brightness enough to compensate. It also has a less-reflective screen with Crystal Coat, a feature to enhance contrast under those conditions. The Autoview dims automatically at night, but I prefer the standard or movie settings under those conditions. The TV is easy to set up without a lot of mumbo-jumbo. It handles fast action really well, too. Overall an excellent choice!

Buy new: $707.00 Toshiba 40XV648 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz HD LCD TV Cinema Series

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