The "best" television is impossible to answer. Both Sharp and Sony make fine televisions and both are worth considering. Always spend some time to experience televisions before buying and make sure you enjoy watching it before handing over your credit card.
Sony and Sharp are the top two manufactures of LCD Tv's.
1. Toshiba REGZA 52RV530U 52 in. HDTV LCD TV 2. Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U 52 in. HDTV LCD TV 3. Samsung LNT5265F 52 in. HDTV LCD TV 4. Sony KDL-40V3000U 40 in. HDTV-Ready LCD TV 5. Sony KDL32L4000 32 in. HDTV LCD TV 6. Panasonic TC-32LX85 32 in. HDTV LCD TV 7. Sharp LC-32SH12U 32 in. LCD TV 8. Vizio VU32L 32 in. HDTV LCD TV 9. Syntax-Brillian LT27HVS 27 in. LCD TV 10. Memorex MLTD2622 26 in. LCD TV TV/DVD Combo
basically, lg,sharp and samsung these 3 only are companies to manufacture panels for lcd tvs. sharp is providing their panels to toshiba, hitachi, akai. lg is giving to panasonic and sony, now a days samsung is not proving panels to anyone. philips and videocon using chinese panels for their lcds. among them sony and sharp are the best for value for money. samsung is experimenting with thier panels.so it is riskier at times to buy samsung tvs.
While there is some prestige value to owning a Sony over a Samsung flat lcd TV, as Sony flat lcd TV isn't a better TV. A Sony plasma TV is a better TV in some ways than flat lcd TVs, but the like products are equal in quality.
You can purchase a 52 inch LCD TV online at Amazon. They have a Sony Bravia NX800 Series 52" LCD TV for $1698.00. Overstock has a Sharp LC52SB550 52" 1080P LCD TV (Refurbished) for $1026.18. You can find some great deals both on Amazon and Overstock.
Both Phillips and Sony LCD tvs are good quality tvs. Sony really performs in terms of contracts, black level and sharpness to give exceptional picture quality.
A Sony plasma LCD tv can cost you upwards of 1,000 dollars. But you get what you pay for. The Sony is one of the best names in electronics. The LCD televisions they provide have a great color, depth of picture, and are lightweight.
A Sony LCD HD TV can be plugged into a laptop. You need a HDMI cable in order to do this.
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According to the TopTenReviews website, the best LCD televisions for 2013 are made by Samsung, LG and Sony. Also included in the top ten list are Philips, Vizio, Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba, TCL and Coby.
A Sony LCD Television can be purchased at any major retailer that sells electronics. Stores such as Best Buy, Target, WalMart, and Sears all carry Sony LCDs.
Its normally depends on brand like LG offering 52 inch lcd tv of 1400 $ where as sony bravia lcd tv range around 2500 to 3500 ,sharp lcd tv is cheap is around 1000 bucks so it depends what brand you are choosing http://www.nextag.com/1080p-52-inch-LCD-TV/stores-html