Polaroid 3211-TLXB

Watching this 32-incher is like slow-dancing with your first prom date: solid performance, quite a few bumps. The set's heavy-handed noise reduction caused annoying flickering, and its uncorrectable red-biased tint made everyone look sunburned. The picture was sharp, however, with lots of contrast. And unlike most thin TVs, the onboard speakers sound decent, with clear […]

Polaroid 3211-TLXBWatching this 32-incher is like slow-dancing with your first prom date: solid performance, quite a few bumps. The set's heavy-handed noise reduction caused annoying flickering, and its uncorrectable red-biased tint made everyone look sunburned. The picture was sharp, however, with lots of contrast. And unlike most thin TVs, the onboard speakers sound decent, with clear highs.

WIRED: Downward-pointed rear jacks simplify cable routing, and picture-book connector labels are visible from above. Inexpensive.

TIRED: Prepare to spend a lot of time tweaking color settings.

$699, polaroid.com