Holiday Buying Guide 2007: Top 7 LCD HDTV's Of '07

LCD's have come a long way in the last couple of years. Faster refresh rates and response times have greatly eliminated motion blur and artifacting so common in earlier models, and while plasmas on average probably still have slightly better picture quality, LCD's have greater come down in price making them more economical purchases per dollar for the quality you receive. To make your holiday LCD shopping a little easier, TVSnob has come up with the top 7 LCD TV's for purchase during this 2007 holiday season.

Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR4 46 Inch 1080p LCD

Sony's 10-bit 16:9 Full HD 1080p Panel features the one of the deepest blacks in an LCD ever according to CNET.com and it's not surprising. The 10-bit display with 10-bit color processing means an extremely large color palette for true-to-life color and smooth transition from one color to the next. This results in a detailed, vibrant picture that is so good it seems real. Featuring the renowned Bravia Engine, the KDL-46XBR4 has an HDMI 1.3 interface and upconverts all video signals to 1080p. 24 frames-per-second video support and a 120hz refresh rate means you'll have an incredibly smooth picture with very little judder. Three HDMI and one PC connection makes this the perfect home theater centerpiece, and despite its amazing functionality, the Bravia's magnificent design almost trumps it. Its uniques floating glass frame is surrounded by a black bezel with interchanging colors to the TV can be integrated into the viewing room's decor. The most amazing part of it all is that you'll only pay $2788 for the Bravia this holiday season, a full 23% or $812 off the list price of $3600! And it's shipped to your door for free!

Samsung LN-T4665F 46 Inch 1080p LCD

Featuring full HD 1080p, 15000:1 contrast ratio creating deep blacks, an NTSC tuner, and a quick 8 ms response time for ultra smooth motion, the LN-T4665F is a sweet deal. Save $751 off the list price of $2600 and pay only $1849! The Digital Natural Image Engine improves the picture quality of all analog inputs and 3 HDMI ports allow you to hook up all your home theater accessories to this Samsung. SRS TruSurround XT delivers 3D, theater quality sound to your ears making the incredible picture quality all the more real. Sure to be a hot seller for the home theater fanatic this Christmas!

Samsung LN-T4681F 46 Inch 1080p LCD With LED Backlight

This is one of the higher-end LCD models you'll find on the market at the moment and its performance is unparalleled. Featuring full 1920x1080 pixel resolution, the LN-T4681F utilizes LED backlighting and an 8 ms response time to provide a smooth picture that automatically adjusts to the scene. The blacker blacks and whiter whites are further enhanced by the incredible 500000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The HDMI 1.3 interface and 3 HDMI connections make this the perfect home theater addition, and these features coupled with a Game Mode designed specifically for gaming action make this a gamer's dream. Save $200 right now off the list price of $4000 and pay $3800. Definitely a pricier model, but top-of-the-line in its technology.

Toshiba 52LX177 52 Inch REGZA Cinema Series LCD

A member of the exclusive REGZA family of Toshiba LCD's, the 52LX177 features full 1080p resolution with upscaling technology to display even standard-def content at native resolution. A 120Hz refresh rate greatly cuts down motion blur, a HDMI 1.3 interface takes advantage of deep color and plenty of inputs including 3 HDMI mean you can hook up anything and everything to this LCD. The REGZA also features PixelPure 3G 14-bit digital video processing, DynaLight dynamic back light control, CineSpeed, and a built-in 2 speaker SoundStrip system. An excellent pricing deal for this model means you'll save a huge $1163 off the $4000 list price for this item paying only $2837! That's definitely alot of savings!

Samsung LN-T3253H 32 Inch 720p LCD

Definitely one of the best sets in the smaller size range, this LCD is a perfect buy for the bedroom. One of the best 720p flat-panels available, the LN-T3253H features an impressive 8000:1 contrast ration for the blackest of blacks and a Digital Natural Image engine video enhancer for refining all analog and broadband inputs improving white levels, contrast, detail and overall picture quality. Built-in speakers utilize SRS TruSurround XT technology for clear sound and a variety of inputs including 3 HDMI and 1 PC make this an excellent home theater solution for rooms where space is at a minimum. To top it all off, save $241 right now including free shipping, off the list price of $1100 and pay only $859!

Olevia 747i 47 Inch 1080p HD LCD

Better known for budget-LCD models in the smaller size ranges the Olevia features SiliconOptix Realta technology producing one of the most vibrant visual displays around. Suitable for use in home theater and commercial applications, the 747i features both NTSC and ATSC tuners, a 1600:1 contrast ratio, full HD 1920x1080 pixel resolution, and a lightning fast response time. Utilizing built-in RS-232 control and several HDMI connections, the 747i can double as a PC presentation display and connect to any media or entertainment center making it one of the most versatile models on the market. A very reasonable price of $2000, saving you $100 and including free shipping, makes the Olevia a sure bet for an HDTV purchase this holiday season.

Sharp Aquos LC52D64U 52 Inch 1080p LCD

Save an incredible $1031 off the list price of $3200 and pay only $2169 for this 52 inch Aquos! One of the thinner panels on the market, the Aquos is mostly just panel achieved with a reorganizing of the LCD circuits. Full 1080p high-def resolution, a 10000:1 contrast ration, 4 ms response time, and a wide 178 degree viewing angle mean you'll be able to experience a brilliant picture complete with the blackest of blacks, subtle textures and crisp detail from anywhere in the room. A classy design, 3 HDMI inputs, RBG for computer input, and an RS-232C terminal for custom controllers top this amazing deal off. The $1000 savings could go a long way in further developing your home theater setup!

November 12, 2007

Holiday Buying Guide 2007: Top 7 LCD HDTV's Of '07