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(Updated May 14, 2013 2:30 AM PDT)

David Katzmaier

Senior editor

The first kind of flat-panel TV to hit the market more than 10 years ago, plasma displays have come a long way since then. They're much more durable now, and the burn-in bugaboo is pretty much a thing of the past. Plasma TVs are not generally available in sizes less than 42 inches, and their picture quality in the best models still outperforms the best LCD picture quality--although the gap is closing. However, plasmas are much less efficient than LCD TVs. Check out plasma versus LCD for more information.

Panasonic TC-PST60 series

The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever.

Price: $1,249.00 - $1,799.00 (check prices)

4 stars Spectacular

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Samsung PNE6500 series

The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price.

Price: $1,231.45 - $1,999.99 (check prices)

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Panasonic TC-PVT60 series

The Panasonic VT60 has one of the best pictures of any TV we've ever reviewed, but it's soon to face some tough competition.

Price: $2,195.00 - $2,999.99 (check prices)

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Panasonic TC-PS60 series

The Panasonic TC-PS60 plasma TV's low price, high-end picture quality, and bare-bones Smarts make it one of the best values we've ever seen.

Price: $695.00 - $967.16 (check prices)

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Samsung PNF8500 series

Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms.

Price: $2,249.00 - $2,997.99 (check prices)

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Samsung PNE450 series

The Samsung E450 series plasma may not be perfect, but you won't find another TV that performs this well for this low a price.

Price: $525.00 - $529.88 (check prices)

4 stars Very good Read full review

LG PM9700 series

The LG PM9700 series improves on the company's 2011 plasmas, but it's unable to compete with similarly priced TVs.

Price: $1,099.00 - $1,199.99 (check prices)

4 stars Good Read full review

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