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Note: % scores have been adjusted to place more importance on SD performance
1. Samsung LE32B450
SUMMARY Quite possibly the best value LCD TV around at time of writingFOR Excellent standard definition pictures, Black Levels
AGAINST Not the best with High Definition material
93%
2. Philips 32PFL7404
SUMMARY Philips have created an exceptionally good TV that now competes on priceFOR Excellent standard and high definition pictures, vibrant colours
AGAINST Black Level performance could be a little better
92%
3. Sony KDL-40W5500
SUMMARY The Sony KDL-40W5500 joins an elite group of top performing mid range LCD TV's.FOR SD performance, Supreme black level ability
AGAINST A small amount of smearing with fast motion
92%
4. Philips 42PFL7404
SUMMARY Philips have created another excellent TV that competes with the opposition in every respect.FOR Excellent Standard and High Definition pictures
AGAINST Black levels could be better
92%
5. Sony KDL-32W5500
SUMMARY Another solid LCD from Sony although we still remain unconvinced by 100Hz processing.FOR SD performance, Supreme black level ability
AGAINST A small amount of smearing with fast motion
91%
6. Samsung LE-32B650
SUMMARY Even though its been around for a while, Samsung's B650 series can still compete with the bestFOR Standard Definition performance, Black levels
AGAINST 100Hz doesn't convince
91%
7. Samsung LE-40B650
SUMMARY The best picture performance and range of features of any TV at this price.FOR Standard Definition performance, Black levels
AGAINST 100Hz doesn't convince
91%
8. Sony KDL-40Z4500
SUMMARY An excellent LCD TV but not the technological leap forward we had hoped for.FOR SD & HD performance, black level ability
AGAINST Expensive
91%
9. Sony KDL-32V5500
SUMMARY Sony has delivered another class leading mid level LCD TV.FOR SD performance, Supreme black level ability
AGAINST A small amount of smearing with fast motion
91%
10. Samsung LE-26B450
SUMMARY Samsung re-defines the budget LCD TV with a fine 26in screen.FOR SD performance, black level ability
AGAINST A small amount of smearing with fast motion
90%