Accurate color ; extensive picture controls, including unique Picture Wizard ; solid connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input ; energy efficient

Reproduces relatively light black levels ; does not separate antiblur and antijudder processing ; benefits of 240Hz difficult to discern ; below-average off-angle viewing ; no S-Video input

Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.

Relatively inexpensive for a TV with a 240Hz refresh rate effect ; accurate color ; can separate antiblurring and dejudder functions ; extensive picture settings ; solid connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input ; eye-catching styling

Produces light black levels ; somewhat uneven screen uniformity ; benefits of 240Hz effect difficult to discern ; glossy screen reflects ambient light

Although subpar black levels keep it from besting the LCD champs, the Toshiba ZV650U series is still one of the better values among TVs with a 240Hz effect.

Reproduces deep black levels ; accurate color, commendable picture uniformity for an LCD ; very good dejudder processing ; extensive feature set with Yahoo Widgets, network streaming and built-in content ; solid connectivity with four HDMI and one PC ...

Somewhat expensive ; benefits of 240Hz difficult to discern ; dark areas tinged bluer ; shiny screen can cause reflections in bright rooms ; no S-Video inputs

The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested.

Reproduces a relatively deep shade of black ; generally accurate color ; good dejudder processing in Standard mode ; extensive feature set with Yahoo Widgets and built-in streaming video options including Amazon Video on Demand ; attractive styling ...

Expensive ; benefits of 240Hz difficult to discern ; dejudder modes can produce artifacts ; some screen uniformity and off-angle issues ; dark areas tinged bluer ; most free streaming-video options not compelling

Sony's high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers.

Produces relatively deep black levels ; accurate color ; very good dejudder processing ; sleek styling with 1.2-inch thick panel ; extensive picture controls ; extremely energy-efficient

Expensive ; less-uniform screen than other LCDs ; poor off-angle viewing ; backlight fluctuates with program brightness ; dark areas tinged bluer ; shiny screen can cause reflections in bright rooms ; red frame isn't for everyone

Although it delivers fine picture quality, except for a few flaws, the ultrathin Samsung UNB6000 series will appeal mainly to style seekers who don't mind spending more money.

Accurate color ; extensive picture controls including unique Picture Wizard ; adequate connectivity with three HDMI and one PC input ; energy-efficient

Reproduces relatively light black levels ; below-average uniformity and off-angle viewing ; no S-Video input

While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model.

Relatively inexpensive ; excellent black-level performance ; solid connectivity with three HDMI and two component-video inputs

Inaccurate primary colors of green and red ; faint diagonal lines visible in lighter areas ; sparse picture controls ; less efficient than similar LCDs

Although it requires more than a few picture quality trade-offs, the Panasonic TC-P50X1 delivers the best black-levels-to-dollars ratio of any HDTV we've tested.

Produces relatively deep black levels ; accurate color ; very good dejudder processing ; sleek styling with 1.2-inch thick panel ; extensive feature set with Yahoo widgets, network streaming, and a lot of built-in content ; extremely energy-efficient

Expensive ; less-uniform screen than other LCDs ; poor off-angle viewing ; backlight fluctuates with program brightness ; dark areas tinged bluer ; shiny screen can cause reflections in bright rooms ; red frame isn't for everyone

Although its picture quality can't quite live up to the high price, the Samsung UNB7000 series is a technological and design tour de force.

Relatively inexpensive ; accurate color ; plenty of picture setup adjustments ; highly tweakable dejudder processing ; superb connectivity with five HDMI and one PC input

Lighter black levels ; dejudder processing prone to artifacts ; below-average off-angle performance

Although better-performing 52-inch models are available for less money, the 55-inch Vizio VF550XVT will appeal to less-critical viewers who want a bigger screen.

Reproduces deep black levels and excellent shadow detail ; solid color saturation ; uses less power than previous 1080p plasmas ; adequate connectivity with three HDMI and two component-video inputs

Less accurate primary colors and color temperature ; skimpy picture controls ; still less efficient than comparable LCDs

With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance.