HDTVs

Top 5 Smart TV Platforms of 2011

Internet-connected TV features have come a long way from Netflix and YouTube. These five sets represent our favorite Smart TV services; click here for a chart of each television's range of features.

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LG Electronics Infinia 47LW6500 3D LED TV

LG's 47LW6500 passive-3D LED TV offers great image quality and features for the price.

4/5
prices from $779.00
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Samsung UN46D8000 46-Inch 3D LED TV

The UN46D8000 preserves Samsung's reputation for state-of-the-art technology in a full-featured, 1080p 46-inch set, but it costs more than some very strong rivals.

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Vizio XVT3D650SV 65" LED 3D TV

Vizio's giant LED-backlit set bundles generally good image quality with solid connected-TV features and 3D support at a reasonable price; the company promises multimedia playback via a firmware upgrade.

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Sony Bravia 46HX820 3D LED TV

The 46-inch Bravia 46HX820 looks great in either 2D or 3D mode, has a generous array of options, and complements them with gorgeous design.

4/5
prices from $1,575.00
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Panasonic Viera TC-P50ST30 50-inch 3D Plasma TV

The $1400 Panasonic TC-P50ST30 seems like a good deal for a 50-inch 3D HDTV, but the audio and video quality are both lacking, and the set doesn't come with 3D glasses.