
| HDTV Buyers Guide | ![]() |
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| 1. What type of screen is right for me? | ||
| 2. What size screen should I buy? | ||
| 3. What will I be using my TV for? | ||
| 4. Connections | ||
| 5. My Budget | ||
| 6. Editors top choices | ||
Editors top choices: Top Ten Budget LCD TVs
top ten mid range (£500 to £1000) LCD TVs >
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The choice of TV is a very subjective and personal choice and before you buy, we strongly recommend that you compare as many LCD TV's alongside each other with SD and HD material on screen as you can. Any retailer worth their salt will go out of their way to help.
1. Samsung LE32C530
SUMMARY It may not be the best TV money can buy, but it is just about the best value screen around
FOR Contrast, Motion Handling
AGAINST Viewing Angle

93%
2. Sony KDL-32EX403
SUMMARY An excellent screen for everyday viewing and one of the best value TVs around
FOR Black Levels, Colour
AGAINST Loss of detail in dimmer lighting

93%
3. Samsung LE37C530
SUMMARY While the picture is not quite as composed as the 32in model, at this price level, very few 37in LCD TVs can compete with the C530
FOR Contrast, Motion Handling
AGAINST Viewing Angle

92%
4. Samsung LE32C450
SUMMARY A good all round TV whose biggest asset is its budget price
FOR Contrast, Gaming ability
AGAINST Viewing Angle

92%
5. Panasonic TX-L32S20
SUMMARY Panasonic have once again created an LCD TV that can compete with the best
FOR Black Levels, Motion Handling
AGAINST Slight Colour Inacuracy

92%
6. Sony KDL-32EX503
SUMMARY Performance for the price is hard to beat and you get some useful features
FOR Value for money, Picture quality
AGAINST A touch of motion blur with SD

93%
7. Sony KDL-40EX403
SUMMARY An excellent screen for everyday viewing but reveals a few flaws when pushed hard
FOR Black Levels, Colour
AGAINST Loss of detail in dimmer lighting

91%
8. Panasonic TX-L32X20
SUMMARY A good value screen that performs well in most areas but just off the pace of the best budget LCD TVs
FOR Colour, Black Levels
AGAINST Some motion blurring

90%
9. Samsung LE26C450
SUMMARY A good all round TV whose biggest asset is its budget price
FOR Contrast, Gaming ability
AGAINST Viewing Angle

90%
10. Panasonic TX-L26X20
SUMMARY A decent good value smaller TV that just falls short of the best in this sector
FOR Colour, Black Levels
AGAINST Lack of HD sharpness

89%
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