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(Nov 30, 2009)
David Katzmaier
Senior Editor
Giant HDTVs are as American as extended-cab pickup trucks and the Super Bowl. Incidentally, they display the Super Bowl really nicely and require a good-size pickup to get them home from the store. If you've got the room, browse this list and revel in sheer size.
Samsung UN55B8500
It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.
Price: $3,749.00 - $4,049.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 6, 2009
Excellent
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Panasonic TC-P54V10
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.
Price: $2,379.95 - $2,798.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 8, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung PN58B860
With picture quality that matches its less expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel.
Price: $1,999.95 - $2,877.00 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 25, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung UN55B8000
The expensive, stylish Samsung UNB8000 series has its share of picture quality drawbacks, but a firmware update helps, and the thin frames are worth serious bragging rights.
Price: $2,449.95 - $3,099.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 25, 2009
Excellent
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Panasonic TC-P54G10
Panasonic's 54-inch TC-P54G10 offers superb image quality, plenty of features, and great value, making a strong bid for your big-screen buck.
Price: $1,595.00 - $1,999.95 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 17, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung PN58B650
Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative.
Price: $1,469.95 - $2,599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 12, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung UN55B7000
Although its picture quality can't quite live up to the high price, the Samsung UNB7000 series is a technological and design tour de force.
Price: $2,159.95 - $3,499.00 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 10, 2009
Excellent
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Vizio VF551XVT
Sure, it has a few flaws, but nothing fatal prevents the local dimming, LED-backlit Vizio VF551XVT from exhibiting excellent LCD picture quality for the buck.
Price: $2,049.00 - $2,249.00 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 23, 2009
Very good
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Samsung UN55B6000
Although it delivers fine picture quality, except for a few flaws, the ultrathin Samsung UNB6000 series will appeal mainly to style seekers who don't mind spending more money.
Price: $2,099.00 - $2,969.00 (check prices)
Review date: May 1, 2009
Very good
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Toshiba 55SV670U
Albeit slightly less impressive than other LED-based LCDs with local dimming, the Toshiba SV670U also costs less and still gives great blacks.
Price: $1,899.00 - $3,199.99 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 27, 2009
Very good
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LG 60PS80
Despite image quality a notch or two below competing plasmas, the LG PS80 series will win over shoppers who prioritize built-in video streaming.
Price: $2,049.98 - $2,249.00 (check prices)
Review date: Nov 2, 2009
Very good
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LG 55LH55
Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.
Price: $1,779.99 - $2,399.95 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 3, 2009
Good
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Toshiba REGZA 55ZV650U
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.
Price: $1,599.99 - $2,399.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 19, 2009
Good
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Mitsubishi WD-65737
The rear-projection Mitsubishi WD-737 series offers the most screen for the least money, and decent picture quality to boot.
Price: $1,295.08 - $1,599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 7, 2009
Good
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