The Bottom Line: Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative.
Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080
Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 1920 x 1080, Platinum black
The Bottom Line: The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year.
Specs: Plasma TV, 54.1 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
The Bottom Line: Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.
Specs: LCD TV, 54.6 in, 500, 80000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Glossy black
Specs: LCD TV, 47 in, 500, 80000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Glossy black
Specs: LCD TV, 37 in, 500, 80000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Glossy black
Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 80000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Glossy black
The Bottom Line: Although subpar black levels keep it from besting the LCD champs, the Toshiba ZV650U series is still one of the better values among TVs with a 240Hz effect.
Specs: LCD TV, 54.6 in, 100000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 100000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9