Top Five 52 Inch LCD Televisions

There are loads of terrific LCD televisions on the market. It can be very difficult to determine which one is the best of the bunch. In this article we are going to take a look at the cream of the crop. The top five options are highlighted with details on why they are the best. So if you are shopping for an LCD TV and you want to get your hands on the top rated device possible then read on. We have focussed on 52 inch TVs and every model supports high definition and Blu-ray discs.

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This HDTV also has plenty of connectivity options with 4 HDMI ports, 2 component ports, 1 Ethernet port, 2 S-Video ports, 2 A/V inputs, 1 PC input (VGA), 2 RF antenna inputs, audio output and headphone jack. The HDMI-CEC port allows you to control a connected device with the TV remote control. The TV has built in NTSC, ATSC and QAM tuners for broadcast television. The built in 10 watt speakers support virtual surround sound. The USB port allows you to view JPEG photos or watch MPEG movies on the TV. Whether you like to play games, watch Blu-rays or watch sports this is a great option. It is a versatile device which offers terrific quality performance and has received universally positive reviews. The Samsung LN52A650 will set you back over $2,000.

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There is support for DLNA for easy connection to a range of devices. The television has 4 HDMI ports, 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 2 component, 1 PC input (VGA), optical digital audio output, 1 USB and 1 Ethernet connection. You can check out video, photos and music via the USB and there are built in ATSC, NTSC and QAM tuners for broadcast television. Sound is provided via the two built in 10 watt speakers and virtual surround sound is supported. The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 is another fantastic HDTV and it offers a slight improvement over the Samsung but it costs a full $1,000 more, at just over $3,000.

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There is also support for DLNA for easy connection to other devices in the household. Options include 3 HDMI ports, 1 Ethernet port, 2 component, 2 S-Video, 2 A/V inputs, a PC input (VGA), 2 RF antenna inputs, a headphone jack and HDMI-CEC for remote control of other devices. The picture quality on this television is not as good as the other options above but it is environmentally friendly in construction and features an ultra-slim stylish design. It is also a lot cheaper than the other candidates. The Aquos is currently advertised at $1,299 on Amazon.

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Connectivity is a bit more limited with this LCD TV and it has 3 HDMI ports, 2 component inputs, 1 S-Video and 1 USB for photos or music. The Philips 52PFL7403D/27 set offers a great picture and the internal technology does a good job of optimizing the footage. However, it is quite pricey at well over $2,000.

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In terms of connectivity there are 4 HDMI ports, a PC input (VGA), 2 component ports, optical audio out, analog audio out and IR pass through. The HDMI-CEC and REGZA link allow remote control of other devices that are hooked up to the television. There are two built in stereo speakers. The Toshiba REGZA 52XV545U device offers great picture quality, some good features, and it will cost you around $2,000.

The Samsung LN52A650 is tough to compete with in terms of price and feature list. It offers fantastic quality with all of the connectivity and functionality you would expect. If you can stretch your budget further then the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 is technically the best LCD television on the list. Thanks to the current promotion on Amazon the Sharp Aquos LC52D64U is your best bet if you have a limited budget, but won't skimp on size. They are all good options, but considering the full package and taking value for money into account, the Samsung is my top rated 52 inch LCD television.