LCD Projection TVs

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, Piano black

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, 400 cd/m2, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

The Bottom Line: The long-lasting bulb of the 61-inch Panasonic PT-61LCZ70 rear-projection HDTV is a bright idea, but doesn't outweigh its picture-quality problems.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 61 in, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

Editors' Take: CNET previews the Sony KDF-E2000 series, the company's 2006 line of entry-level LCD rear-projection HDTVs.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 46 in, 1280 x 720, 16:9

Editors' Take: CNET previews the Sony KDF-E2000 series, the company's 2006 line of entry-level LCD rear-projection HDTVs.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 55 in, 1280 x 720, 16:9

Editors' Take: CNET previews this television and compares it to other models in the manufacturer's full product lineup.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 44 in, 1280 x 720, 16:9, Silver

Editors' Take: CNET previews this television and compares it to other models in the manufacturer's full product lineup.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 60 in, 16:9

Editors' Take: Although CNET did not review the 42-inch Sony Grand Wega KDF-E42A10, we reviewed a larger model, the 50-inch Sony Grand Wega KDF-E50A10, that's otherwise identical.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 42 in, 1280 x 720, 16:9

Editors' Take: CNET previews this television and compares it to other models in the manufacturer's full product lineup.

Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 1280 x 720, 16:9, Metallic black

The Bottom Line: While this Sony's depth of black still falls a bit short of last year's DLP-driven sets', its other image-quality strengths keep it competitive.

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