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Top 5 40- and 42-Inch HDTVs

These HDTVs may be smaller, but their image quality and feature selection rivals larger, more-expensive sets.

Edited by Patrick Miller, PC World   

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1
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,449

Samsung UN40C7000 40-Inch LCD TV

This sexy, superslim, full-featured HDTV delivers generally good picture quality, but oversaturation, moving buildings, and a poor range of side viewing angles are flaws.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: October 26, 2010
2
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $995

Sony Bravia 40HX800 40-Inch LCD TV

The Sony 40HX800 is expensive, but the picture quality and surround sound are good enough that $1700 doesn't seem outrageous.

Full Review - Rated: October 26, 2010
3
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,050

Vizio XVT423SV 42-Inch LCD TV

Though the Vizio XVT423SV isn't the best HDTV we've seen, it's consistently above average.

Full Review - Rated: October 26, 2010
4
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $900

LG Electronics 42LE5500 42-Inch LCD TV

The 42LE5500 provides few Internet applications and delivers unexceptional image quality for a moderate price.

Full Review - Rated: October 26, 2010
5
PCWorld Rating
Prices from $1,185

Panasonic Viera TC-P42G25 42-Inch Plasma TV

This set has a great range of viewing angles and a low price--and a few image quality issues.

Full Review | Specs - Rated: October 26, 2010

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