Best LCD & Plasma of the year

[Smokey]

TelevisionInfo.com which regularly evaluate and test Plasma and LCDs just selected handfull of TVs from 2011 line up as the best in their catagory. Full link at the bottom.

Best Plasma TV

Samsung D7000 Plasma Series
(51-inch, $1,799; 59-inch, $2,599; 64-inch, $3,399)

The Samsung D7000 plasma series (not to be confused with the D7000 LED LCD series) features everything we love about plasmas – deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and smooth motion – along with bonus features like an multimedia platform and stylish design.

Runner-up
Panasonic VT30 Plasma Series
(55-inch, $2,499; 65-inch, $3,999)

The VT30 is Panasonic’s top-of-the-line plasma series, packed with features and primed for performance. Not to be confined to a mere two dimensions, this TV really shined in 3D.

Best LCD TV

Samsung UNxxD8000 LED LCD Series
(46-inch, $2,699; 55-inch, $3,499; 60-inch, $4,199; 65-inch, $5,399)

Samsung’s top-of-the-line LED series does not come cheap, but you get your money’s worth. There are a slew of features, including internet apps, streaming content, and 3D display. In terms of raw performance, the D8000 offers great contrast ratio and amazingly smooth motion.

Runner-up
Sony HX729 LED LCD Series
(46-inch, $1,499; 55-inch, $1,899; 65-inch, $4,499)

The Sony HX729 series offers an incredible color fidelity and a wide contrast ratio. As a higher-end product, the TV includes features like 3D and internet connectivity, but we found the online interface a little cluttered, which kept it from cinching a top spot.

Best 3D TV

Panasonic VT30 Plasma Series
(55-inch, $2,499; 65-inch, $3,999)

We’re still not sold on the whole 3D craze, but some people must have the latest gadgets. If you’re shopping with 3D in mind, the Panasonic VT30 is the best in the business. It offers the most immersive experience with the least amount of “cross-talk,” or bleed between the left and right eye.

Runner-up
_LG LW5600 LED LCD Series _
(47-inch, $1,699; 55-inch, $2,399)

The LG LW5600 series takes a different approach from Panasonic, using the passive 3D technology that you’ve probably seen in movie theaters. The glasses are far cheaper and more comfortable over sustained periods, but we found the entire experience a bit less immersive.

Best Budget TV

Winner
Vizio E3D LCD Series
(32-inch, $549; 42-inch, $729; 47-inch, $989)

Vizio excels at making affordable TVs that still manage great picture quality. With the E3D series, though, they also managed to pack in a bunch of features typically reserved for more expensive TVs, notably 3D and internet streaming content.

Runner-up
Insignia L780 Series
(42-inch, $499; 46-inch, $599; 55-inch, $849)

Best Buy’s house brand, Insignia, definitely aims for the bargain shopper. It has humble intentions (at least by our exacting standards), but the L780 rose above expectations with strong color and motion performance.

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[Worf101]

This is just what I needed. Finally putting a TV in my son's room so he can game to his hearts content when home. This will free up my living room and my bedroom systems.

Worf

[Smokey]

Which TV are you thinking about buying?

[Worf101]

Which TV are you thinking about buying?

Where's pix when you need em. I'm looking at a budget Vizio (there I said it) or low end LG. All he needs is something to game on so he can keep his nasty funky butt off my bed!!!! RecoveryOne has given me some hints as well... Thanks again for the love.

Worf

[recoveryone]

Ok, Worf did you go out and hunt down a LCD for kidO over the black Friday weekend?

[Worf101]

Ok, Worf did you go out and hunt down a LCD for kidO over the black Friday weekend?

Do I look crazy to you? I hate malls with a capital HATE and around Holiday time you can triple that. Still I have been known to venture down there buy mostly to fundraise for various charities... other than that NOOOOOOOOOOOO......

Worf

[jonathan3880]

LCD is the best Television. I also have LCD of Sony.

[recoveryone]

Well I'll add a consumer review of a LCD I just picked up:

Vizio E322L 32" 1080p
VIA apps (Netflicks, Vudu, Hulu...)

I have been waiting to replace my aging LCD in my media room (6 yrs old, first one I ever brought). One of the spec I was looking for was 1080p. Some say that there is not much if any between 720p and 1080p, but I beg to differ. Even the Black Friday sales had few 32" 1080p sets in the price range that I pick this one up for ($279). Now this set was recondition, (main reason for the lower cost), but I could not be happier with it. Set up was a breeze, including the built-in-wifi. The built-in wifi was a big bonus, my kids like using netflicks. I have yet to use it for my oldest son is the one with the netflick account.

I have a Pioneer BDP 120 connected HDMI to it and use Transformers III Dark side of the moon as my test disk, the PQ was very good. At this price and the features that come with this set it would be hard to look at other options. Oh by the way it was online sale from Wal Mart.