The Best 46- and 47-Inch HDTVs
Our tests found that the priciest 46- and 47-inch HDTV sets did not offer the best picture quality.
Greg Adler, PC World
The Best 46- and 47-Inch HDTVs
When it comes to buying electronics, a great rule to remember is that "you get what you pay for." But in our roundup of 46- and 47-inch HDTVs, we found that the priciest sets did not offer the best picture quality. A trio of affordable models (the Samsung LN46A550, the Syntax-Brillian Olevia 747i, and the Vizio VO47LF) earned the top three performance scores in the group, despite each costing nearly $1000 less than the more expensive units.
Be sure to check out our other reviews of HDTVs in different sizes:
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