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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 56 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the accuracy of its THX mode and great black-level performance, the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the best-performing HDTVs available. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 77 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind its red frame, the Samsung LN52A650 LCD TV will reward you with a massive feature set and excellent picture quality. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level plasma TVs. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 1000000:1, 15000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 500, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: Solid picture quality propels the Samsung LN32A450 LCD TV to the front of small-screen class. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD represents the pinnacle of flat-panel HDTV picture quality. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's LED-backlit LN46A950 represents the peak of flat-panel LCD TV performance and picture quality, with a price to match. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 1000000:1, 1080p, Charcoal gray

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 240Hz Sony KDL-52XBR7 breaks new refresh rate ground, but for most buyers the extra Hz won't be worth the high price. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 80000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Gloss piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's HL61A750 61-inch rear-projection HDTV delivers excellent overall picture quality, and, compared to flat-panel options, it's a real bargain. Read review

Specs: Rear projection TV, 61 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 52-inch Sony KDL-52XBR6 LCD is a bit too expensive for the level of picture quality it delivers, but its styling and best-in-class black levels help its case. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 50000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, High-gloss piano black

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 33 reviews

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN46A650, but we did review a larger model in the series. Read review

Specs: 46 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Accurate color helps set apart the excellent picture quality of the Samsung PN50A550 50-inch plasma TV. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1000000:1, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: The excellent picture quality and unique interactive features of the Samsung LN46A750 flat-panel LCD TV aren't quite worth the higher price tag. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 50000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Vizio SV470XVT represents a viable alternative for LCD TV bargain hunters who want 120Hz processing. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 47 in, 500, 6500:1, 1300:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although not quite the best HDTV we've tested so far, the wallet-busting, LED-powered Sony KDL-55XBR8 comes mighty close. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, 1000000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Gloss piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: A couple of issues keep its picture out of the top tier, but excellent black-level performance still makes the Panasonic TH-46PZ85U plasma TV stand out from the pack. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 46 in, 1000000:1, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although its black levels aren't the deepest, accurate color and a red frame still distinguish the Samsung PN50A650 from the pack. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1000000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Accurate color performance helps the Vizio VOJ370F stand out from the midsize LCD pack. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 37 in, 500, 6500:1, 1300:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9