Maxent Flat-panel TVs

The Bottom Line: Although it has enough features for most folks, the less-expensive Maxent MX-5020HPM can't keep up with the picture quality of the competition.

Specs: Plasma panel, 50 in, 1200 cd/m2, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

The Bottom Line: The 50-inch Maxent MX-50X3 plasma is an excellent value by virtue of its impressive picture quality, but don't expect high style or numerous features.

Specs: Plasma panel, 50 in, 900 cd/m2, 3000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Silver

Editors' Take: While CNET did not review the Maxent MX-42XM11, it is similar to another model that we did review.

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 700 cd/m2, 1000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9, Silver

The Bottom Line: In its MX-42X3, Maxent has assembled a bargain 42-inch plasma that performs quite well compared to the higher-priced competition.

Specs: Plasma panel, 42 in, 1000 cd/m2, 3000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9

The Bottom Line: If you're looking to save cash and don't mind a TV that doesn't perform that well in the dark, this flat-panel LCD is a solid value.

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 500, 800:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 1200 cd/m2, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

Specs: LCD TV, 26 in, 500, 800:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

Specs: Plasma panel, 50 in, 1200 cd/m2, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9