Top 5 TVs of 2011 (Albuquerque Journal)
In 2011, the biggest “breakthrough” may have been that connected TVs finally
got a name–Smart TV–but the year also gave us some excellent televisions.
The Pioneer Kuro has remained the standard in picture quality since the last
one rolled out of the factory three years ago, but this year it received a
challenger: the Sharp Elite Pro. It wasn’t even a plasma, but a highly
sophisticated LCD, which eclipsed every other TV released this year.
Sharp aside, there were also standout TVs from Samsung and Panasonic, and LG
started what could be a significant trend with the release of the first
“passive” 3D televisions.
The TVs presented here in order of greatness are the pick of the crop from
2011, and in addition to excellent picture quality also come studded with the
features–3D, Smart TV, etc.–demanded of a modern television.
Sharp Elite PRO seriesIf you’re willing to pay for the privilege, the
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