Sharp Aquos LC-26GD4U 26 in. HDTV TV

Pros: Crisp, clear picture.
Cons: Defective display, weak sound, disappointing swivel stand.

The picture quality lives up to the name Sharp, although the sound quality is only so-so. The swivel stand only pivots through a limited angle, making it much less useful than it could be. I could accept these shortcomings, but the biggest problem ...

Pros: Black level, detail, sound quality.
Cons: Price (but worth it)

I bought my Aquos at Costco a couple months back for $1500. At the time, I was debating between a Maxtent 26" for $800 and a Sony 23" for $1600. The Sony had the best picture overall, but was so darn expensive for a small screen that I decided to go with ...