26 LCD and LED TV
Top Recommended 26" LCD and LED Televisions
(chosen by editors Robert Wiley, Jack Burden and Phil Conner)
Below is a listing of 26" LCD and LED TVs that we feel comfortable in recommending for 2012. Many of these TVs have been reviewed either this year or the determination made from last years review of the previous model. In our testing we look for consistency in a brand and model series in many categories such as picture quality, appearance and the presence or not of other features such as internet connectivity.
Samsung LN26D450 Editor's Choice: Value
26" LCD Television 
One of Samsung's best selling TVs from 2010 was the C450 line of small LCD TVs. No wonder they decided to replicate with production of the D450 series which has many of the same features. Upgrade features include SRS TruSurround HD, a third HDMI input, the ability to watch video off a USB thumb drive and Samsung's AnyNet+ which allows communication between similarly equipped Samsung home theater equipment.
LG 26LK330 Editor's Choice: Price
26" LCD Television
This is a value oriented 720p resolution (HD but not full 1080p HD) 60Hz small LCD TV that should deliver dependable picture performance at a value oriented price. Everyone is on the the latest and greatest 3D TVs and LED TVs, but dont underestimate some of these excellent little LCD TVs for delivering the best value (along with plasma) in the marketplace.
Toshiba 26C100
26" LCD TV with DVD Player
The C100 series from Toshiba are a line of affordable 720p televisions available in a range of smaller sizes. A PC input allows the C100 series to double as a PC monitor and Toshiba's Photo Frame feature turns the C100 series into a digital picture frame displayig your photos in a customizable slide show.
Gaming mode bypasses the picture processing to lessen the input delay often associated with HDTVs. This feature is a must for console gamers or gamers using the C100 series as a PC monitor.
Toshiba 26CV100
26" LCD Television
The CV100 series from Toshiba are a line of affordable 720p televisions with a built in DVD Player available in a range of smaller sizes. The built in DVD Player makes the CV100 an excellent choice for bedrooms, kitchens and home offices, a PC input allows the C100 series to double as a PC monitor and Toshiba's Photo Frame feature turns the C100 series into a digital picture frame displayig your photos in a customizable slide show.
Gaming mode bypasses the picture processing to lessen the input delay often associated with HDTVs. This feature is a must for console gamers or gamers using the C100 series as a PC monitor.
Coby TFTV2625
26" LCD Television
Coby offers the 25 series as a line of budget priced 720p televisions available in a variety of sizes. The 720p panel is CCFL backlit and all the 25 series contain a VGA input so the units can double as a PC monitor.
