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Out of thousands of reviews for 511 products, over 1,000 people recommended Plasma and LCD TVs specifically for Movies. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Samsung LN-T4671F 46 in. LCD Television
Samsung LN-T4671F 46 in. LCD Television $1,995 - $2,449 Compare Prices
  • Colors Are True To Life
  • Easy To Setup
  • Screen Size: 46 inch
  • Released 1 year ago
79 People Recommend
"i use it for hd broadcasts, a large amount of sports and dvd movies.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"movies seem like live action with this set and it was an incredible value compared to the sony i had considered earlier.…"

- Scott from Palmerton, PA at Circuitcity.com

"if you have a blueray player hook it up with hdmi cable and enjoy watching your favorite movies.…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 2 Sony KDL-46XBR4 46 in. LCD Television
Sony KDL-46XBR4 46 in. LCD Television $1,895 - $3,300 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Setup
  • Intuitive Menu Controls
  • Screen Size: 46 inch
  • Released 1 year ago
60 People Recommend
""beautiful picture, especially when upconverting dvd's.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"it also adds a lot of features such as 120hz motionflow, a 10-bit panel for an increased dynamic contrast ratio of up to 18000:1, 24p for viewing films with at 24 frames per second making everything…"

- Kevin from Sacramento, CA at Circuitcity.com

"the went with the sony to keep my brands the same, but more importantly because i collect movies, love the 1080p, and it was the best picture.…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 3 Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV
Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV $1,220 - $1,800 Compare Prices
  • Affordable
  • Screen Size: 46 inch
  • Flat Panel Type: LCD TV
  • Released 8 months ago
60 People Recommend
"i have a yamaha home theatre system hooked up toit and it makes for an incredible theatre experience when i'm watching a good movie,dvd or sports event.…"

- T at Circuitcity.com

"i tried a few different movies,some that have very dark scenes and some with very bright colors and it amazed me every time.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i connected an old dvd player to the tv through the component inputs and it produced no hissing sound, so i believe its the cable box.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Samsung LN40A650A LCD TV
Samsung LN40A650A LCD TV $1,259 - $1,900 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Setup
  • Remote Is Comfortable
  • Screen Size: 40 inch
  • Released 7 months ago
60 People Recommend
"but, i'm not a huge fan of it for regular television or movies (i keep it set to low for these).…"

- Amazon.com User

"i have yet to watch it at its peak with 1080p movies, and i cannot wait to get a bluray player.…"

- Amazon.com User

"among the pros, in addition to great picture quality, is that it is rather light for the size, and there is no need to buy an upconvert dvd to see your standard dvd's on it.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV
Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV $978 - $1,400 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Setup
  • Affordable
  • Screen Size: 40 inch
  • Released 8 months ago
50 People Recommend
"watching normal dvds is also really good!…"

- WOWtvs from Bartlett, IL at Circuitcity.com

"is excellent,especially hd programs.a little grainy on older films but still not bad.sound is ok,better than our old crt tv.price was well within the budget.would definitely recommend to anyone.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i used component connections for my older dvd-r and it displayed a very nice, crisp picture despite only being a 480p source.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Samsung PN58A550S Plasma TV
Samsung PN58A550S Plasma TV $1,025 - $3,317 Compare Prices
  • Affordable
  • No Burn In
  • Screen Size: 58 inch
  • Released 7 months ago
47 People Recommend
"i don't have my hd hooked up yet, but the picture looks great even without it, especially with a dvd.…"

- Hero from Houst at Circuitcity.com

"it happens a lot, butonly on the tv side.......dvd's and even vcr's work fine and are incredible.…"

- Mr. EDD from Denver, CO at Circuitcity.com

"tv, dvd, and blu-ray and it is absolutely stunning!…"

- Eric from KS at Circuitcity.com


No 7 Sharp LC-42D64U 42 in. HDTV LCD Television
Sharp LC-42D64U 42 in. HDTV LCD Television $1,300 - $1,800 Compare Prices
  • Colors Are True To Life
  • Lightweight
  • Easy To Setup
  • Screen Size: 42 inch
  • Released 1 year ago
46 People Recommend
"a few here have complained about the sound, but i think it is very good quality.the only con i could have with this product is that it doesn't display blacks very well - especially watching a movie…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"i like to change the screen size and also the fast motion setting is great for action movies or sports.i would recommend this product for the money.…"

- Diane from nashua NH at Circuitcity.com

"it also has lots of input options, so you can connect cable, dvd and 2 additional.…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 8 Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U
Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U Flat Panel Televisions $849 - $1,400 Compare Prices
  • Screen Size: 50 inch
  • Flat Panel Type: Plasma TV
  • Broadcast Format Displayed: 480i (SDTV),480p (EDTV),720p (HDTV)
  • Released 8 months ago
43 People Recommend
"the only negative thing about it is the bass will distort if you try to change the settings, but unless it's a movie, we hardly ever notice it.…"

- Rebecca from Decatur, Texas at Circuitcity.com

"also, it only has two audio/video inputs, which i am using for the cable boxand the dvd player - the cable jack is being used for the antenna - but this is minor since i plan on getting an hdtv box…"

- Ethan Wi from Miami,. Florida at Circuitcity.com

"i gave the sound five because i have not even used it and did not think that i should down grade based on that.black levels are amazing, and color and brightness are better than some movie theatres.…"

- Audiophl from Minnesota at Circuitcity.com


No 9 Samsung LN-40A750 LCD TV
Samsung LN-40A750 LCD TV $1,426 - $2,250 Compare Prices
  • Screen Size: 40 inch
  • Flat Panel Type: LCD TV
  • Broadcast Format Displayed: 1080i (HDTV),1080p (HDTV),480i (SDTV),480p (EDTV),720p (HDTV)
  • Released 6 months ago
38 People Recommend
"this tv is so great that it makes dvds look better and standard definition video looks great!…"

- Amazon.com User

"you could use it for everything sports,movies,videogames.…"

- Amazon.com User

"it is like sitting in a movie theatre...…"

- Amazon.com User


No 10 Samsung LNT4069F 40 in. LCD TV
Samsung LNT4069F 40 in. LCD TV $1,000 - $1,800 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Setup
  • Good For Video Games
  • Screen Size: 40 inch
  • Released 1 year ago
36 People Recommend
"while watching a movie or tv show in hd, the picture will leave you speechless.…"

- Joe from Memphis,Tn at Circuitcity.com

"viewing it in action is truly something gratifying -- and i went years completely happy without a tv, would have been happy to have given up my old one if not for dvd.…"

- yoda from portland, or at Circuitcity.com

"walked into cc and immediately saw the sony xbr4 40' andcouldn't believe the picture, however they had a blue ray disc player with a movie running on it.…"

- Madis at Circuitcity.com


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Plasma and LCD TVs for Movies Buying Guide

A television has become a necessary fixture in most homes, and technology keeps advancing every day. For the best picture for movies and TV, plus a lightweight and streamlined design, flat panel TVs offer better image fidelity and portability than the old, bulky tube models. And unlike tube models, flat panel TVs can be hung on walls, mounted on ceilings or placed on a tabletops.


There are two technologies used for flat panel displays - LCD and plasma. Both LCD TVs and plasma TVs can last for a long time, but LCD TVs can last longer because their light source is replaceable. LCD TVs produce sharper pictures with high quality colors while plasma TVs can give more realistic colors. Both have their technical glitches, of course: plasmas can suffer from a burn-in effect while LCDs suffer from stuck pixels. Plasma TVs have a larger viewing angle then LCD TVs. Both flat panel TVs are lightweight, thin and mountable.


Luckily, the popularity of these new models are increasing which means more and more flat panel TVs are being manufactured. This has led to a price drop making it affordable for anyone to purchase a flat panel TV. Get one now and enhance your viewing experience for movies, sports, and your favorite programs!

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