All Projection TVs

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Sony KDS-50A3000, but we did review a larger model in the series.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: The SXRD-based Sony KDS-55A3000 exhibited excellent color accuracy and stellar performance in general, making it the year's best performer in the rear-projection HDTV category.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 55 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung HL-T6187S, but we did review a smaller model in the series.

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

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung HL-T5087S, but we did review a larger model in the series.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Mitsubishi WD-57734, but we did review a larger model in the series.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 57 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Platinum black

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Mitsubishi WD-73734, but we did review a smaller model in the series.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 73 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Platinum black with metallic accent

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Panasonic PT-56LCZ70, but we did review the larger model in the series.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 56 in, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Panasonic PT-50LCZ70, but we did review a larger model in the series.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: Its performance isn't the best among rear-projection HDTVs, but the Mitsubishi WD-65734's excellent feature set and highly adjustable picture help make up the difference.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 65 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Platinum black

The Bottom Line: Although we couldn't quite ignore its uneven screen uniformity, the Samsung HL-T5687S still makes a compelling alternative to flat-screen wallet-busters at this size.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 56 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black