What to look for when buying a 42 inch LCD TV
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JVC JLC32BC3000

The JVC JLC32BC3000 is the $469.99 (list), 32-inch version of the JVC JLC47BC3000 ($949.99, 2.5 stars) CCFL-backlit LCD HDTV, which we previously reviewed. It shares most of the features of the larger model, an ambient light sensor for adjusting brightness and an audio-only mode for listening to music over the HDTV’s speakers. It lacks the larger HDTV’s 120Hz mode and has only 2 HDMI ports instead of four. It also has no network connectivity and the 47-inch version had disappointing picture quality (though different screen sizes can result in varying test results).