Wide Projection TVs

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Sony KDS-60A3000, but we did review a smaller model in the series.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 60 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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: 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

The Bottom Line: Although the LED-powered Samsung HL-S5679W does a lot of things right, its picture quality isn't up to the standards set by its high price.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 56 in, 4000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung HL-S7187W, but we did review the company's smaller, less expensive 2006 1080p DLP, the Samsung HL-S5687W.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 71 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080

Editors' Take: CNET did not review the Samsung HL-R5087W, but our preview of Samsung's lineup has some information.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 2500:1, 1280 x 720, 16:9

Editors' Take: Samsung's HL-R66W/67W series is the company's entry-level line of 2005 DLP-based HDTVs.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 900 cd/m2, 2500:1, 1280 x 720, 16:9

Editors' Take: Samsung's HL-R66W/67W series is the company's entry-level line of 2005 DLP-based HDTVs.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 42 in, 1000 cd/m2, 2500:1, 1280 x 720, 16:9

Editors' Take: Samsung's HL-R66W/67W series is the company's entry-level line of 2005 DLP-based HDTVs.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 46 in, 1000 cd/m2, 2500:1, 1280 x 720, 16:9