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Best HDTVs Under $1000 9

by Will Safer on December 11, 2008 at 12:01 AM



Toshiba 46RV530U
46 inch LCD 1080p
$899.99 at Costco (up to $1,000 elsewhere)

WHAT'S A DEAL: It's hard to find a flat-panel LCD television this big for less than $900, so if you really don't want a plasma instead, then this is your best bet. A generous four HDMI inputs means you'll be able to hook up plenty of HD sources, from your Xbox 360 and Apple TV to your Blu-ray player and cable box. Also, black levels are surprisingly black for a "bargain" LCD.

WHAT'S THE CATCH: Doesn't have a ton of extra features (no memory card slot, for example) and doesn't play all that well with other components like DVD players or receivers -- even ones made by Toshiba. The result? You'll still need a separate remote control for each device in your home theater set up.

BOTTOM LINE: You can get a bigger, better plasma for the same price, but if you're stuck on LCD, this is one of the best bangs for your buck (especially since it lists for about $1700!). If you're okay with something slightly smaller, we'd recommend Toshiba's 37-inch 37AV52U, which we've seen for $649.99. It's only at 720p set, but at less than 42-inches diagonally across, it makes it tough to actually notice.

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