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Video Players and Recorders:
HDTV MVPs


By CNET staff
(5/17/02)

You've been itching to bring home one of those new HD-ready sets for months now, but you just can't quite bring yourself to pull the trigger. Well, here's a little something to whet your appetite even more: six highly rated sets that we've recently reviewed. If none of these TVs do it for you, check back soon. In the months to come, as HDTV programming via cable and satellite providers becomes more widespread, we'll have plenty of reviews of new HD-ready sets from Sony, Toshiba, Philips, Samsung, Hitachi, and others.
Rear-projection models:
Toshiba 50HX81 Editors' Choice
This 50-inch, 16:9 wide-screen HDTV tops charts by providing a fantastic picture at a nice price.
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Hitachi 53UWX10B
With good performance at a reasonable price, this 53-inch set represents a solid value.
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Sony KDP-57XBR2
Pricey but powerful, this 57-inch rear-projection set comes loaded with an improved picture and key extra features.
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Direct-view models:
Philips 34PW9817
This gorgeous, 34-inch direct-view set delivers good performance and a touch of style.
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Samsung TSL2795HF
For well less than $1,000, you can get a smaller (27-inch) set with respectable performance.
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Sony KV-40XBR700
You'll pay more for the Sony name, but this 40-inch direct-view model is worth it.
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