Top 50 LCD TVs dissected

Prices of LCD TVs have dropped through the floor in recent months and there’s never been a better time to upgrade your TV.

We’ve scoured the PriceRunner Top 50 to pick out the choice cuts in home entertainment.

Top of the tree
Samsung LE-37R87BDX
Best price: £495.33 on 29 February 2008
A whopping 37-inches of prime LCD screen for around £500 is tantamount to daylight robbery. Yep, that’s why the sleek Samsung LE-37R87BDX is numero uno. But this bargain HD compatible panel still delivers a sharp picture, with Samsung’s Movie Plus technology smoothing out fast paced motion sequences. A generous line-up of three HDMI sockets also let you hook up your HD satellite TV and gaming consoles.
Up against: Sony Bravia KDL-37P3020

Rising star
Sony Bravia KDL-37P3020
Best price: £527.99 on 29 February 2008
Given the fact the entry-level Sony Bravia KDL-37P3020 doesn’t project a full HD resolution but still serves up a stunning sharp and detailed picture is testament to its growing rep. Sony’s Bravia image processing engine is the wizardry behind this 37-incher’s amazing picture clarity while two HDMI connections let you plug in your Blu-ray DVD player et al.
Up against: Samsung LE-37R87BDX

Unsung hero
Philips 32PFL5522D
Best price: £408 on 29 February 2008
Another sweet bargain from a company that knows its TV onions. The Philips 32PFL5522D may sit at the wrong end of the top 50 but it’s undoubtedly worthy of your attention. Framed by a stylish glossy black body, this HD compatible 32-inch LCD screen serves up a crystal clear, streak free picture, courtesy of Philips’ renowned Pixel Plus tech trickery.
Up against: Sony Bravia KDL-32S3000

Loved by experts
Panasonic Viera TX-32LXD70
Best price: £599 on 29 February 2008
Panasonic’s Viera LCD TV range has been popular with the critics and the TX-32LXD70 is no exception. The experts fell in love its exceptional image processing skills that deliver a crisp picture, rich in tone, vivid colours, strong black depiction and pin sharp detail. With two HDMI connections, built-in digital box and a Viera Link that lets you control an entire Panasonic set-up from a single remote, this 32-incher is highly accomplished.
Up against: Sony Bravia KDL-32D3000

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