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Great contrast ratio and accurate color ; Handsome glass and metal design ; Audio quality that’s well above average

Very expensive

2012 has so far introduced some excellent flagships from LG, Samsung, and Toshiba. The Panasonic Viera TC-P65VT50 may, however, be the finest TV we’ve reviewed this year. Here’s why.

Great picture quality ; A classy glass-kissed design

Very limited internet content

The Toshiba 47L7200U (MSRP $1899) is an odd entry into 2012’s expansive array of 1080p, Smart, 3D HDTVs. Not because of what it does, but because of what it doesn’t do.

Though the Panasonic TC-P55ST50 ($1699 MSRP) may have some great attributes, it lacks in some area of convenience concerning the internet and 3D.

Good maximum contrast ratio ; Still the best 3D available

Color performance could be better

We had high expectations for the 55LM9600, and it didn’t disappoint. The 3D is still as crisp and subtle as it was with the LM6700, and since then LG has added even more original 3D content to their 3D World content page and a large number of 3D-ready...

Great connectivity ; Decent all-around performance

Not the Smart TV we want to use ; Uniformity issues again rear their ugly head

The Bravia KDL-40EX640 ($899 MSRP) is a low-end, 1080p Smart TV from Sony in 2012. We like that they are producing a cheaper Smart TV, hitting a niche audience that wants online features, no 3D, and a good television.

Limited connectivity ; No internet/3D/smart features ; Horrible color detail

We went into our testing of the LG 47LV4400 with high hopes for the LV4400 series. LG have their ups and downs, but for the most part are a reliable manufacturer who make quality televisions. Where some users might find the limited connectivity and...

It’s big and cheap

One of the worst viewing angles on the market ; Poor gamma detail ; The black level is not very deep

The TFTV4028 ($600 MSRP but found much cheaper several places online) is a 1080p LCD display from Coby with limited features. We thought to give Coby a shot after their huge display at CES this year.