42 inch LCD HDTV Reviews

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Listing of the Best 42 inch LCD HDTVs

The 42 inch LCD HDTV is amazing. You get a HUGE TV and still keep yourself under the $1500 mark. This TV is going to take your viewing experience to a whole new level. Below you'll find a listing of 10 top selling 42 inch LCD HDTVs with some notes to help you compare apples to apples.

Best 42-inch LCD HDTVs 

Below are my top picks and notes on the best 42-inch LCD HDTVs, but products and prices are changing almost daily. So, I created this link to take you to a list of the best selling 42-inch LCD HDTVs on amazon.com. Hope that page and mine helps you find the perfect HDTV!

LG 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz Broadband LCD HDTV 

42LH50

Price Range: $900

Best Features
- NetCast use with content providers such as Netflix and YouTube
- 1080p Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080p
- Trumotion 120Hz panel for clear smooth images even for fast action scenes
- 4x HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs
- Intelligent Sensor Mode LG's Smart Energy Saving Technology
- Energy Star 3.0 compliant
- Invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital 5.1 & Clear voice
- 70,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio

Check it out on Amazon: LG 42LH50 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz Broadband LCD HDTV

COMMENTS - LG is bringing their A game this season. at 1080p, 120Hz, this TV also boasts internet connectivity with the ability to stream in Netflix, youtube, and Netcast... seriously sweet!

Samsung 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV 

LN46B500

Price Range: $900

Best Features
- 40,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (Learn more)
- Full HD 1080p resolution
- Fast 6 ms response time
- SRS TruSurround HD
- Energy Star Compliant:

Check it out on Amazon: Samsung LN46B500 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

COMMENTS - I love Samsung TVs. This is simple another reason why. What a TV!

LG 42-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV 

42LH55

Price Range: $915

Best Features
- 1080p HD LCD TV
- 240Hz TruMotion Technolgy virtually eliminates motion blur for fast motion clarity
- Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting conditions of the room for an enjoyable viewing experience
- 80,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio
- Picture Wizard enables self-calibration for picture adjustments

Check it out on Amazon: LG 42LH55 42-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV

COMMENTS - 240Hz means an ultra sharp image, especially when watching things like sports and action scenes. LG offers an amazing TV with 240Hz under $1000... wow!

VIZIO 42-Inch XVT-Series 240 Hz SPS LCD HDTV 

SV421XVT

NEW Price: $850

Best Features
- FULL 1080p HD
- 240Hz Refresh Rate
- Exceeds the current Energy Star Guidelines by 15%
- 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- 4 HDMI

Check it out on Amazon: VIZIO SV421XVT 42-Inch XVT-Series 240 Hz SPS LCD HDTV

COMMENTS - Another 240Hz entry and for less than the LG!

Toshiba REGZA 42ZV650U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with ClearScan 240 

LC42D64U

NEW Price: $950

Best Features
- 1080p resolution
- ClearScan 240 combines 120 frames per second with advanced backlighting system for excellent fast-motion clarity
- PixelPure 5G 14-bit digital video processor
- Dolby Volume technology for consistent audio level
- Inputs: 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 SD card slot, 1 optical digital audio output

Check it out on Amazon: Toshiba REGZA 42ZV650U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with ClearScan 240

COMMENTS - Pretty TV. Toshiba has been around for a while and, while I'm not blown away by this offering, it is still a beauty of a TV.

Sharp Aquos 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV 

LC42D65U

NEW Price: $850

Best Features
- 1080p Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080p
- 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- 5 HDMI inputs
- PC Input for better viewing experience

Check it out on Amazon: Sharp Aquos LC42D65U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

COMMENTS - I don't see a lot of Sharps that I like. This one is an exception. A very sleek and well equipped tv.

Philips 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV 

42PFL6704D/F7

NEW Price: $820

Best Features
- 1080p resolution
- 120 Hz Resolution
- 50000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
- 2ms response time
- Pixel Precise HD for extremely sharp and clear pictures

Check it out on Amazon: Philips 42PFL6704D/F7 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

COMMENTS - What I LOVE about this TV is how thin the frame is. This thing will look great on any wall!

Not sure about the 42 inch LCD HDTV? 

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