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These gadgets didn't grab the limelight, and you won't see them advertised on prime-time TV. But these understated products were some of the best releases of the year, according to CNET editors.

Run a hedge fund? Head of a Hollywood studio? Hit the lottery? These are the products for you. Be sure to buy in bulk--one for the penthouse, one for the beach house, and one for the place in the Seychelles.

The overpriced Sharp Elite LED-based LCD produces the best overall picture quality of any TV we've reviewed since 2008.

The Samsung LND550's mix of features, style, and picture quality stands tall among the tough entry-level LCD TV crowd.

The LG 47LV5500 is one of the poorer LCD entries from LG this year as it's afflicted by an uncontrollable LED backlight, which means it's not competitive at its price point.

If you don't expect the world from the entry-level Sony KDL-BX420 LCD, its picture quality may be a pleasant surprise.

With image quality every bit as good as many expensive LED models, the Samsung LND630 is a great choice for a no-frills LCD TV.

The WD TV Live (2011) offers a solid combination of must-have streaming services and excellent USB and network file support, making it one of the best devices of its kind available for under $100.

Albeit expensive and plagued by issues in 3D, the beautifully styled Sony KDL-NX720 outpaces the picture quality of most other edge-lit LED-based LCD TVs.

For people craving a colossal flat-screen TV who don't want a plasma or a projector, the 70-inch Sharp LC-70LE73U series LED-based LCD offers very good picture quality, especially in bright rooms.