Now that the economic recession is showing some good glimpses to recovery, consumers may be spending more on luxury goods like high-definition televisions, as we approach the 2009 holidays. LCD TVs continue to be very popular in all screen sizes. This is due to competitive pricing and the reality they can suit almost in any place. Larger LCD televisions remain more expensive than plasma and rear-projection models, but in the popular 40- to 55-inch size range, LCD and plasma are generally priced the same. The picture quality of latest versions LCD TVs are now much-improved, although the best plasmas still surpass the best LCD TVs in terms of delivering a deep black. This is because LCDs use a backlight to provide illumination, and there is almost always some light leaking through the pixels. Color saturation is also generally inferior to plasma’s, again as a result of the inability to completely blacken (turn off) the pixels. New LCD technologies, including LED backlights, are helping even the playing field, but they are still more expensive as you may have seen.

As we enter the holiday season in 2009, we have made some updates on the Best LCD TV list, to continue guiding you in your quest for the best value or best buy lcd tvs. Our best LCD Television list here take into account design and features, as well as picture quality, but for people seeking the best picture period, the models below fit the bill. Each scored at least an “8″ out of  ”10″ in overall ratings.

1.Samsung LN55B650

Samsung’s LN55B650 takes your HDTV enjoyment – and capabilities – to new heights. The power of Full HD 1080p resolution delivers clear, vivid images on a 55-inch LCD screen. Auto Motion Plus™120Hz technology renders the smoothest, most lifelike HD action. Connect your DVD, cable or satellite HD box, or Blu-ray Disc® player easily, using any of four HDMI inputs.Experience truer, more natural dark tones and shadows with the 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. And highlight nearly any room in the house with a unique red accent at the bezel’s edge, courtesy of the Touch of Color™ design.

Overall Rating: Best

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2.Samsung LN52A650

The Samsung LN52A650 LCD TV will reward you with a massive feature set and excellent picture quality. Check out SAMSUNG’s new Touch of Color™ , a statement in itself which features a hint of amber color naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame. Transforming our already stylish TVs into a work of art, it truly is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

Overall Rating: Excellent

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3.Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8

This may not be the best HDTV we’ve tested so far but this the wallet-busting, LED-powered Sony KDL-55XBR8 comes with real impact. With this, you can take the next step forward in HDTV technology with the KDL-55XBR8 BRAVIA XBR8 LCD flat panel HDTV. In addition to Full HD 1080p, this XBR-8 Series TV features TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED backlight which produces breathtaking images with enhanced color purity that result in deep blacks and bright whites with startling depth and exceptional shadow detail.

Overall Rating: Excellent

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4.Samsung LN46A950

This another hot selling Samsung product is LED-backlit which represents the peak of flat-panel LCD TV performance and picture quality, with a price to match. It is 46″ widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio), touch of Color high-gloss finish, built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts, built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box, and Ultra Clear LCD panel at (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution.

Overall Rating: Excellent

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5.Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6

Although this 52-inch Sony KDL-52XBR6 LCD is a bit pricey, it however delivers in its superb quality. Its styling and best-in-class black levels help its case. Bravia XBR HDTVs have become the benchmark by which all others are measured, and the performance-oriented feature set on the XBR6 series shows why. Exclusive motion and color technologies deliver legendary XBR performance. 10-bit processing and 10-bit displays, x.v.Color technology and Deep Color render a wide color gamut and smooth color transitions. Motionflow 120Hz and 24p True Cinema features provide smoother picture performance with unprocessed 24p film reproduction.

Overall Rating: Very Good

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6.Sharp Aquos LC-52D65U

With its excellent energy savings and decent picture quality, the Sharp LC-52D65U is a solid value among bigger-screen LCD TVs. The AQUOS LC52D65U sets a new standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC52D65U utilizes Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine, providing high Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time and wide viewing angles.

Overall Rating: Very Good

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7.Sony BRAVIA KDL-46V5100

With Full HD 1080p resolution and Motionflow 120Hz technology, Sony BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs are engineered for fast-action movies, sports, and game play. Enjoy sharp, crystal clear images with the BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor on the KDL-46V5100’s 46-inch screen.

Overall Rating: Very Good

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